Make the most of Bristol’s incredible local food scene by buying seasonal produce, eating more vegetables and avoiding needless waste.
What can Youdoo?
Click on an action below to find out more. If you think its doable for you add the pledge to your cart and then sign up to commit to doing it for as long as you can manage.
Say no to food waste
Food waste costs the average person in the UK £200 per year. Stop throwing money in the bin by:
- Planning your meals
- Only buying what you need
- Measuring out portions correctly
- Freezing leftovers or food that’s about to go out of date.
Food-sharing apps like Too Good to Go let businesses flag when they have food that’s about to go to waste – letting you go and pick it up for cheap!
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Sign up to Meat Free Monday
Diversify your diet by going meat free for one day a week (or more!) and relish the amazing British veg we have available.
The Meat Free Monday website has plenty of ideas for delicious recipes to get you started.
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Eat with the seasons
Seasonal food tastes better, reduces your impact on the planet and supports our local farmers. What’s not to like!
- Ask your greengrocer what’s in season
- Opt for one of Bristol’s many local veg boxes
- Visit a farmers’ market.
BBC Food also has a handy guide for seasonal recipes if you’re stuck for inspiration.
Buy local wherever possible
One study found that £1 spent with a local supplier is worth £1.76 to the local economy.
Supporting Bristol’s farmers and businesses is a great way to help our local economy thrive – as well as choose food that’s travelled fewer miles.
Find the options closest to you.
More plants, less meat
Removing meat and dairy from your diet can reduce your food footprint by 73%.
Go further than meat-free Monday and make meat a treat. You’ll be enjoying a healthier diet that uses less water, reduces deforestation and cuts carbon.
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Grow your own
It doesn’t get much more local than growing food in your garden.
From window boxes for herbs and salad leaves to veg planters filled carrots and onions, there are options for all garden sizes (even flats).
All you need is some seeds, time and a willingness to learn!
Find out more
Get involved with community growing
Join one of Bristol’s local growing groups, reaping the rewards of exercise, socialising and the harvest!
There’s a range of projects across the city to suit all tastes, whether you fancy harvesting apples at an orchard or rolling up your sleeves at a city farm.
Find out more
Apply for an allotment
Outgrown your garden? Join the waiting list for one of Bristol’s allotments.
It’s a commitment but you’ll have much more space for your growing endeavours – and the opportunity to make new friends too.
Find out more
Say no to food waste
Food waste costs the average person in the UK £200 per year. Stop throwing money in the bin by:
- Planning your meals
- Only buying what you need
- Measuring out portions correctly
- Freezing leftovers or food that’s about to go out of date.
Food-sharing apps like Too Good to Go let businesses flag when they have food that’s about to go to waste – letting you go and pick it up for cheap!
Find out more
Sign up to Meat Free Monday
Diversify your diet by going meat free for one day a week (or more!) and relish the amazing British veg we have available.
The Meat Free Monday website has plenty of ideas for delicious recipes to get you started.
Find out more
Eat with the seasons
Seasonal food tastes better, reduces your impact on the planet and supports our local farmers. What’s not to like!
- Ask your greengrocer what’s in season
- Opt for one of Bristol’s many local veg boxes
- Visit a farmers’ market.
BBC Food also has a handy guide for seasonal recipes if you’re stuck for inspiration.
Buy local wherever possible
One study found that £1 spent with a local supplier is worth £1.76 to the local economy.
Supporting Bristol’s farmers and businesses is a great way to help our local economy thrive – as well as choose food that’s travelled fewer miles.
Find the options closest to you.
More plants, less meat
Removing meat and dairy from your diet can reduce your food footprint by 73%.
Go further than meat-free Monday and make meat a treat. You’ll be enjoying a healthier diet that uses less water, reduces deforestation and cuts carbon.
Find out more
Grow your own
It doesn’t get much more local than growing food in your garden.
From window boxes for herbs and salad leaves to veg planters filled carrots and onions, there are options for all garden sizes (even flats).
All you need is some seeds, time and a willingness to learn!
Find out more
Get involved with community growing
Join one of Bristol’s local growing groups, reaping the rewards of exercise, socialising and the harvest!
There’s a range of projects across the city to suit all tastes, whether you fancy harvesting apples at an orchard or rolling up your sleeves at a city farm.
Find out more
Apply for an allotment
Outgrown your garden? Join the waiting list for one of Bristol’s allotments.
It’s a commitment but you’ll have much more space for your growing endeavours – and the opportunity to make new friends too.
Find out more
Whats the Benefit?
Choosing local, seasonal food and minimising waste helps you:
- Save money
- Enjoy better health
- Support our local farmers and businesses
Did you know?
Source: Oxford University
If everyone ate meat no more than
a week, we could prevent
31,000 deaths
from heart disease.