Individuals, families & activists

Ready to take that first step for good food in Lewisham, but don't know where to start?

 

Check out this list of ideas to get you started on your GFL journey, then make your pledge! And don't forget to sign our Charter to mark your place in the network!

1

Buy more local food and sign up to a local card scheme

2

Waste less! Food, packaging, water & energy

Check out GFIG's guide on Food Waste or visit Love Food Hate Waste

3

Buy FairTrade products

4

Buy sustainable fish & free range poultry

5

Stop buying single-use water bottles and start refilling

your own bottle instead

6

Shop at independent cafes and restaurants

Quick & Easy

7

Cook more meals from scratch

8

Re-use, recycle & compost! Separate your waste streams for kerbside collection

9

Grow your own veg or herbs and support local growing projects

Search the Capitol Growth website to find a garden near you

10

Volunteer on a food project or your local food bank

See this list of volunteer opportunities from Lewisham Council

12

Exercise more! Join a Healthy Walks group or start cycling

Lewisham Council offers bike rentals and free cycling lessons to residents

Taster Tips

13

Teach your kids to cook and try new veg!

14

Lobby local businesses and cafes for healthier options

15

Go meat-free for one day a week (or more!)

Try these recipes to get you started

16

Organise a community food event or start your own food project

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