Shopping for the Environment

Want to make a difference?

Choosing where you shop and what you buy is one of the easiest yet most important ways we can all make a difference. Sustainable choices mean:

• reducing packaging and waste,
• buying local and in season food where possible to reduce food miles
• and choosing organic food or food from an an accredited farming scheme.

Green Shopping for the Home

For some practical tips on how to 'shop green' go to the ShopSmart pages by the Waste and Recycling Team at the County Council.

Cambridge University Students Union (CUSU) produce a green shopping guide - the online version can be accessed by everyone and contains some useful ideas and a good background to green and ethical shopping.

Farmers Markets

A number of markets around the county give farmers the opportunity to sell produce directly to the public, and give you the opportunity to support local producers.

The National Association of Farmers Markets website gives general information on markets, and a list of markets around the country. Telephone: 01225 787914

Below are details of the Cambridge and Peterborough farmers markets. Visit the Tastes of Anglia website for details of the many other markets in Cambridgeshire.

Cambridge
Market square, every Sunday from 10.30am - 4.30pm
Contact: Market Development Manager, Cambridge City Council Tel: 01223 457446
Peterborough
Near the Passport Office, 1st & 3rd Saturdays monthly April - October, 8am - 2pm
Contact: Markets Manager, Peterborough City Council tel: 01733 343358 or 01733 742236

Trading Standards

Raise any concerns or queries you have about the way goods have been sold to you with the Trading Standards team at the County Council.

Council Purchasing

The Environment Strategy & Action Plan document sets out the County Council's policy for green purchasing.