MODULE FIVE

Sustainable Food Practices

Defining sustainability; Plant-based and minimally processed foods; Greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity and food packaging; Food waste; Local and seasonal food; Gardens in ECEC services and settings

The whole module

All 7 sections in one file, print-ready.

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83 pages · Version 1.0

The 7 sections

Each is a separate PDF. Related sections and further implementation resources can be found within the downloadable sections.

Setting the Scene · 13 PP

Setting the Scene for the Sustainable Food Practices Module

Putting the Sustainable Food Practices into Context

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Section 1 · 10 PP

Defining sustainability and the guiding principles used in this guide

Describes each principle, outlines its relevance to ECEC food environments, and provides links to relevant sections within this module and other modules of the Best Practice Guide where practical strategies and further guidance are provided

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Section 2 · 14 PP

Plant-Based and Minimally Processed Foods

Key areas for plant-based foods in ECEC are in menu planning, food education, engagement with children and families, and the services policy and procedure document or quality improvement plan. The acceptance of plant-based foods can also be supported through the mealtime environment and feeding practices during mealtimes.

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Section 3 · 9 PP

Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Biodiversity and Food Packaging

Defining the principles and there relevance to ECEC services along with associated strategies

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Section 4 · 17 PP

Food Waste

Defining the principles and there relevance to ECEC services along with strategies for reducing food waste as well as the environmental impact of food waste

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Section 5 · 8 PP

Local and Seasonal Food

Defining the principle and its relevance to ECEC services along with associated strategies

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Section 6 · 12 PP

Gardens in ECEC Services and Settings

Gardens in ECEC settings provide opportunities for children to learn about and engage with environmental sustainability through play, exploration, and connection with their natural environment.

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