Climate Change

Buy Local and Seasonal Foods

Hospitals can reduce long-distance and energy intensive transport of foods by procuring locally produced foods, developing seasonal menus, and considering transport mode in their procurement choices. Food miles measure the distance a food travels from field to plate. They also take into account the form of transport, as food transport by air has a much higher energy and climate change burden than other forms of transport such as train, ship or truck.

For more information on how to get started sourcing locally and seasonally, click here.