{"id":3534,"date":"2026-10-05T13:43:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T12:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/?p=3534"},"modified":"2026-10-05T13:43:30","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T12:43:30","slug":"carbon-labels-introduced-across-menus-on-campus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/student-news\/2026\/10\/05\/carbon-labels-introduced-across-menus-on-campus\/","title":{"rendered":"Carbon labels introduced across menus on campus"},"content":{"rendered":"

From this term, you’ll start to see carbon labels appearing alongside food items across University of Kent catering outlets.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The labels are designed to give students, staff and visitors a clearer understanding of the carbon impact of different menu choices, helping those who want to factor sustainability into their purchasing decisions. They may also reveal some surprising facts about the food we eat. For example, while rice is often perceived as a low-impact ingredient, it can have a relatively high carbon footprint due to the way it is grown. By highlighting information like this, the labels help us make more informed choices while learning more about the environmental impact of different foods.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At the same time, we recognise that factors such as taste, value for money, convenience and health remain important considerations when choosing what to eat. The labels are intended to add information, not replace personal preference.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What do the labels mean?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Each menu item is given a rating from A to E, displayed using a simple traffic-light colour system.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n