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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
11
Sign up to an "Easy, Quick & Tasty" Lewisham Cookery Club
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
Full Foodie
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