How to feed ourselves without damaging the planet is one of the big questions that humans need to solve urgently.
Although large government-scale action is undoubtedly needed, there are clear individual actions that we can take to reduce the impact of our food consumption on the environment. Buying food locally reduces our car mileage and resulting CO2 emissions. These are reduced even further if the food itself is grown locally. Supporting veg box schemes with an environmental remit is better than buying veg at the supermarket.
Excess packaging is another big problem in the food industry. Consumers can vote with their money by buying food with the least packaging, buying products in bulk, reusing plastic bags and using refill stores.
Abbots in Transition initiate and support projects to increase the amount of locally grown, locally made food eaten in Abbots Langley.
Abbots in transition food initiatives
Orchard Group
Working with Abbots Langley Parish Council , the Orchard Group designed, planted and maintain a community orchard near the allotment site in Primrose Hill, bringing local fruit to the village for the benefit of current and future residents. For more
Community Markets
Prior to the covid-19 pandemic, Abbots in Transition organised very successful community markets which were held 4 times a year in the Henderson Hub in Abbots Langley.
Tips and Tricks
Local Food Suppliers
- Aston fruit and veg – Bedmond
- Kings Langley Country Market
- Kings Langley Local Produce Market
- Sunnyside Rural Trust
- Wayside Farm– including raw milk from their own herd
Cafes using local food
Local Food Growing
Veg Box Schemes
Refill Shops
National Food Initiatives
- The real junk food project
- Sustain – an alliance of communities and organisations working together for a better system of food, farming and fishing