What’s it about? 🤔  

The UN uses this day to link your plate to the planet. “Gastronomy” = food + culture + know-how. Every family recipe counts 📜

Why it matters 📊  

Food causes ∼26% of global greenhouse gases 😳  

1kg beef = 60kg CO₂ 💨  

1kg lentils = 0.9kg CO₂ 🌿  

Plant-forward meals are already climate-friendly 👏

3 Simple Moves:

1. Eat seasonal, local 🧺🚚  

Shorter travel = less fuel. In-season produce tastes better and cuts “food miles”.

2. Waste nothing 🍛♻️  

1/3 of all food gets trashed. Use it all:  

Peels → crispy chips 🥔 Stale bread → croutons 🍞 Citrus rind → zest 🍋

3. Protect food heritage 👵📖  

Recipes are culture. Ancient grains like millet use 70% less water than rice 🌾💧 Cooking them keeps history alive.

Fun bites:  

Ugly produce rocks 🥕 Wonky veggies taste identical. Some countries banned stores from tossing them

Ferment for the win 🫙 Pickles & yogurt = low-energy, good for your gut, zero-waste  

Ancient = future 💪 Traditional grains and preservation methods are drought-proof and energy-smart

Vibe: Know your food. Waste less. Ask for that family recipe 👨‍🍳📞