01 July 2021 
Ashley Shelbrooke, HEPA and Project Specialist
SOS-UK has just published a Sustainable Food Guide highlighting how universities and colleges can lead the way on the climate and nature crisis through food.
The guide has been written with Sustain, the alliance for better food & farming, and includes ambitious actions for institutions and students.
The 8 actions for institutions are:
1. Commit to phasing out industrially produced meat and dairy
2. Commit to only serving and selling demonstrably sustainable fish
3. Eliminate all avoidable food waste and compost the remainder
4. Make seasonal, local, ethically produced,plant-based food the default option
5. Provide professional training for chefs and catering students on the links between climate, nature & health and the food they purchase, prepare and serve
6. Provide opportunities for all students to grow food and to learn how to cook in fun and accessible settings
7. Explore ways to make sustainable food the more affordable option
8. Contribute to creating a better food system in the UK
