Our Planet · Topic 59 of 109
Food Miles
⭐ MasteredFood miles measure how far food travels from where it is grown to where it is eaten. Buying local food can reduce the fuel used to transport it.
💡 Fun fact
Some fruit and vegetables travel thousands of kilometres before they reach supermarket shelves.
All about Food Miles
Food miles measure how far food travels from where it is grown or made to where it is eaten. Some fruit and vegetables travel thousands of kilometres before reaching shop shelves. Transport uses fuel, which adds to pollution.
Buying local and seasonal food can reduce food miles. Visiting a farmers' market or growing some vegetables at home are simple ways to cut the distance food travels. Checking labels also helps you see where products come from.
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