consumption Archives

UK is keen to be green according to the largest ever analysis of consumers’ carbon footprints

Press release / More than 300,000 responses to the WWF carbon footprint calculator shows an average 17% reduction in footprint.

21 April 2021 / About Behaviour and choice and Sustainable lifestyles

Citizen science and food: A review

Other publication / A rapid evidence review of citizen science methods, focusing on how they can be applied to the UK Food Standards Agency priority areas.

15 April 2021 / About Behaviour and choice, Food and agriculture, Participation, Public policy, Sustainable lifestyles and Wellbeing

Average westerner’s eating habits lead to loss of four trees every year

Media coverage / Chris West was quoted in this Guardian article on the impacts of western consumption on global deforestation.

30 March 2021 / About Ecosystems, Forests and Supply chains

Is the proportion of imports certified as being from sustainable sources an effective indicator of UK environmental impact overseas?

Other publication / Exploring the uncertainty of different approaches to assess overseas environmental impacts from commodities consumed in the UK.

25 March 2021 / About Ecosystems and Supply chains

Do footprint indicators support learning about sustainable consumption among Swedish public officials?

Journal article / This paper explores the role of sustainability and footprint indicators in policymaking and in guiding society towards sustainable consumption practices.

27 January 2021 / About Behaviour and choice, Business, Public policy and Sustainable lifestyles

Ta(l)king Action: New Year’s green resolutions

Past event / The New Year is the perfect time to start taking actions that can help achieve zero carbon living.

12 January 2021 / About Climate policy, Household energy and Sustainable lifestyles

Aerial view of cows grazing and ruminating in a green grassy field.

Just transitions in animal agriculture

Project / The world’s appetite for animal products continues to grow, with profound implications for the environment, human health and animal welfare.

2021 / About Behaviour and choice, Food and agriculture, Mitigation, Pollution, Public policy, Supply chains, Sustainable lifestyles and Wellbeing

Aerial view of cattle near body of water in Lindoeste, Pará State, Brazil

TraseH2O

Project / Exploring trade-offs between water use, deforestation, and greenhouse gas emissions linked to soy and beef production and exports from Brazil.

2021 - 2025 / About Ecosystems, Food and agriculture, Land use, Public policy, Supply chains and Water resources

Citizen science for quantifying and reducing food loss and food waste

Journal article / This paper identifies citizen science opportunities to address food waste related SDGs.

17 December 2020 / About Food and agriculture and Sustainable lifestyles