Sustainability
Welcome to our home of sustainability, full of tips and ideas for how to make food choices that are better for the planet. We’ve got ideas galore for cooking with more environment-friendly ingredients, from lentils and mussels to meat like venison. We know it can be overwhelming, so if you’re trying to make better choices with your food, here you’ll find hacks for how to use up oft-wasted ingredients, and information on how to make your food shop as sustainable as possible.
See our sustainable recipes collection too.
Why cheese is as seasonal as fruit and veg
Did you know that many cheeses are best at a certain time of year, while others are as seasonal as asparagus? Tomé Morrissy-Swan recommends the best.
Why chefs are getting their hands dirty: The new age of farm-to-table restaurants
Emily Gussin talks to chefs at the forefront of the new age of farm-to-table restaurants, who are embracing growing their own.
Cobnut, pumpkin & even olive: The rise of gourmet British oils
Rapeseed is in decline, so what does the future look like for British oils? Nut, pumpkin and perhaps even olive oils are on the menu.
Opinion: “Why it’s time to ditch Veganuary”
Is Veganuary over? The idea of ethical eating needs a rethink, says regenerative-farming advocate Farshad Kazemian.
What to do with cheeseboard leftovers
Wondering what to do with those cheeseboard leftovers from Christmas? We share genius use-up ideas and tips for both hard and soft cheeses.
How to organise your fridge and freezer for Christmas
Leftovers expert Elly Curshen shares how to organise your fridge and freezer at Christmas to save money, reduce waste and more.
12 delicious ways to have a greener Christmas
Have a greener, more eco-friendly Christmas with Emily Gussin's savvy ideas and recipes for a more sustainable festive season.
Righteous rice! How to buy and cook sustainable grains
Food writer and academic Anna Sulan Masing explains why we need to be paying attention to the rice we buy, and recommends good brands.
Fish skin crackling and shell curry sauce: 4 fin-to-gill cooking ideas to use every scrap of seafood
Discover how to use up the odds and ends of seafood with Emily Gussin's sustainable guide to fin-to-gill fish cookery at home.
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