Places to eat in County Durham have signed up to an innovative new scheme which will see carbon ratings included on their menus.
Durham County Council has launched its second Food for the Planet campaign which is aimed at encouraging both eating establishments and their customers to think more about the carbon emissions associated with their meals and snacks.
The council has already received a glowing national endorsement for its new initiative, from The Vegetarian Society.
The campaigning charity chose County Durham as the place to launch its annual National Vegetarian Week campaign, which kicked off this week, in appreciation of the local authority’s desire to promote environmentally friendly food choices.
