Commenting on a new report on sustainable food consumption published today (Monday 29 July 2013) by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Friends of the Earth Food Campaigner Kirtana Chandrasekaran said:

“This report highlights a clear link between a healthy diet and a healthy environment – Ministers must now get on with the important task of improving the nation’s eating habits.

“Moderating UK meat consumption must be top of the menu. This would be much better for people’s well-being and reduce the livestock industry’s huge impact on climate change and the wider environment.”

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Notes to editors:

1. Sustainable Consumption Report – DEFRA.