Choose higher welfare to help reduce food waste
Zero Waste Week runs from 1 to 7 September 2025, and is a great reminder that waste isn’t just about packaging but also the food that goes uneaten. Every year in the UK, we throw away over 700 million eggs. Being more mindful about our food is a great way to cut down on the consumption of lower-welfare products and create a better world for farmed animals.
Support farms that are doing things differently
Unfortunately, to meet our ever-growing desire for animal products, the majority of the world’s farmed animals are reared in highly intensive farming systems. With a greater focus on fast growth and maximising profit, these farms often have lower-welfare standards.
By choosing products from British, higher-welfare farms, like RSPCA Assured member farms, you’re supporting responsible farming that prioritises slower, more natural growth. This not only ensures a better life for the animals but also reduces our reliance on cheaper imports, which can lead to locally grown produce going to waste.
How you can help create a better future
Choosing to eat only higher-welfare meat, fish, eggs and dairy is an ethical and positive step for farmed animal welfare.
When you’re shopping, always look for the RSPCA Assured label. It’s your assurance that you are supporting farms that provide a better quality of life for animals and are helping to build a less wasteful and more compassionate food system.
About the author
Jodie - Website Manager
Jodie is RSPCA Assured's Website Manager.