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CHOOSE SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD

REUSEABLE SHOPPING BAGS

INSTIGATE MEAT FREE DAYS

CHOOSE ETHICALLY FARMED MEAT & DAIRY

CHOOSE TRULY FREE RANGE CHICKEN & EGGS

BUY CHEMICAL FREE ORGANIC OR BIODYNAMIC

BUY LOCAL & SEASONAL

REDUCE WASTE & COMPOST

Around 3.9 billion plastic bags are used in Australia every year.

Australians send $7.8 billion worth of food to landfill each year. Using a compost bin can cut the garbage you send to landfill by 50%.

There are still more than 12 million battery hens in Australia and there are currently issues with free range labelling laws, so ensure you know your eggs are truly free range by purchasing them direct or checking for the right certification logo at sustainabletable.org.au.

This is one of the most powerful things you can do to reduce your impact because of the resource intensive nature of meat production.

It’s better for you and the environment because no synthetic chemicals, pesticides or GMOs are used.

Support local farmers, reduce packaging and your carbon footprint by enjoying the freshness and variety that comes with eating seasonally.

Three quarters of the world’s oceans are already officially over-exploited or fished right to their limit. To preserve fish populations for future generations, research sustainable species online via Sustainable Table’s Fishy Business section.

500 million animals are housed in factory farms in Australia each year. Source free range or organic meat and dairy when you choose to mindfully consume it.

Up to 60% of our personal eco-footprint is embodied in the food that we buy.

By following these 8 simple steps to sustainability we have the power to overcome today’s environmental challenges, one meal at a time.