Sustainable food - it's all about education, education, and education
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In this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, we explore the role of education in making the food industry more sustainable. Although it is a priority for many people, studies show sustainability is often misunderstood when it comes to food. An NFS Youth Engagement Report found that the young people they spoke to mostly had a basic understanding of ‘sustainability’ and some preferred not to think about the effects of their food choices. And it is not just young people. A Food Standards Agency poll found only 48% of consumers believe they know what a sustainable diet consists of. So, as concerns around the food industry's impact on climate change deepen, how is this lack of understanding affecting sustainability? What role does education have to play in creating the next generation of sustainability advocates? And how much does better understanding equal sustainable choices? Guests: Carl Edwards, Director of Education & Public Engagement, LEAF Verity Jones, Associate Professor of Education, the University of the West of England Rosalind Rathouse, Founder of the Cookery School at Little Portland Street
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