Subsidies are most effective way to encourage sustainable food choices: Study
Published 17 Mar,2021 via Daily News Egypt - Subsidising low carbon emission meals could encourage more people to choose them, according to new research.
The study, led by Queen Mary University of London, investigated the impact of different interventions on encouraging people to select low carbon emission menu options in a simulated lunchtime canteen environment.
This included the use of carbon taxes and subsidies, traffic light labelling (TLL), and social norms, where more sustainable options were highlighted as the most popular menu items.
Continue reading
Free, in under 30 seconds
Join thousands of professionals reading Salaam Gateway — the Global Islamic Economy Gateway.
Joined by 12,000+ Islamic economy professionals
Create a free account
Already a member? Sign in
- 5 free articles every month
- Weekly Islamic-economy newsletter
- Save articles to read later
Daily News Egypt