A food event this weekend (July 9) will include food tastings, demonstrations and info on how to access low-cost local food, as well as activities for kids.
The event will provide information on how to save money on food bills as well as protecting the environment.
By cutting food waste, the council says people can make the food budget go further – as well as reducing their impact on the environment.
They're joining a range of other circular economy organisations from across the city to explore ways to do this.
Residents can go along to meet local growers, organisations who help people access more affordable food and representatives from the Surplus Food Network, who redistribute excess food from farms, growers and local businesses to where it is most needed.
There will be information on:
- How to access free and low-cost food locally
- Community orchards and foraging – with tours of the Old Boat community orchard
- Growing your own food at home and in shared spaces
- Preserving and fermented goods
- Composting
- What happens to surplus food in Brighton & Hove
There will also be children's activities, food to taste, talks by food experts, live demonstrations and give-and-take tables.
People can also learn how to play their part in the circular economy, helping others to make small changes that have a big impact.
If you want to get more involved, you can become one of the council's Circular Economy Champions or sign up for an online course that will give you the knowledge and skills to work in this area.
Councillor Amy Heley, Co-chair of the Environment, Transport & Sustainability committee said:
“It’s wonderful to see so many organisations from across the city coming together in the fight against food waste. An astonishing 6,000 people in B&H are supported every week, accessing food through community emergency food providers, so it is essential that we ensure food is not thrown away.
“Sixty per cent of food waste happens in people’s homes, and this event will help residents to make the small changes in their own behaviour that will add up to much greater change and help Brighton & Hove to become a truly circular city.”
This event follows on from a two-day event aimed at keeping textiles in use for longer, held at Whitehawk Library and Community Hub in April this year.
The event on Saturday will be held at The Old Boat Corner Community Centre, Hollingbury, BN1 8GN, 11am – 5pm. Everyone is welcome.
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