What is it?

Foodshed Brighton ('real food revolution') is as much about waste as it is about food. They sell locally grown organic fruit and veg, and local dairy produce and they also rent their shelves out to local, small scale producers offering an opportunity for a start-up business and encouraging a positive feedback loop for the community.

What does it do?

The shop itself was made out of found materials, including the paint used on the walls, which was saved from a skip. This shows how effective reuse and recycle can be. Foodshed also has a zero-waste ethos as everything comes loose, and you can buy as little or as much as you want. This saves money, food waste and packaging. While a small amount of the food they sell isn't completely local, they do not import anything via air to avoid excess food miles. After going in and talking to a staff member we found that Foodshed are big advocates of reusing BEFORE recycling. All of the containers in which they keep their foods were actually previously used containers from the staff. Foodshed promote local charities and groups by offering them a place to promote their activities. Additionally, Foodshed host a number of social events such as, film nights, workshops, talks and courses all with the common themes of sustainability and the environment.

How does it relate to Environmental Citizenship?

Foodshed relates to environmental citizenship as it actively promotes education in sustainability and the environment by holding community gatherings and raising awareness. Their waste policies effectively show environmental citizenship, as they show the responsibility that businesses have to dispose of their waste in a sustainable manner and a way which is harmless to the environment.