8 Tips for Sustainable and Ethical Food Choices

Sustainability at Salt & Company

 

A note from Reanne
Sustainability is built into how we run the kitchen — not because it’s trendy, but because it’s the way we believe things should be done. We’ve never bought a roll of plastic wrap, and we don’t plan to. We try to source thoughtfully, waste less, and cook with care. It’s not about perfection — just paying attention, asking good questions, and doing things properly. And if people leave our classes thinking a little differently about how they cook at home, that’s a win too.

Since opening in 2015, we’ve run Salt & Company with a focus on simplicity, quality, and care — not just in how we teach cookery, but in how we source, use, and waste ingredients. We believe that everyday kitchen choices — the small things — are where real change starts.

 


A Few Things That Matter to Us (and Might Help You Too)

 

1. Shop local and independent.
We try to support growers, grocers, and producers who care about their work. You’ll usually find better-quality ingredients and get to speak with someone who actually knows what they’re selling. It’s also a way of keeping money, knowledge, and skills in your community — which adds up.

2. Buy produce from a good greengrocer.
Markets and independent fruit and veg shops often work more closely with farms and wholesale markets. The quality tends to be better, and you’re more likely to find seasonal or less-common varieties. It also lets you skip the plastic-heavy supermarket chains.

3. Only buy what you need.
Especially with pantry items — grains, flours, nuts, dried fruits. If you can, buy by weight so you can get just the amount you’ll use. It helps reduce waste and keeps things fresh.

4. Know where your meat comes from.
We try to use smaller portions of better-quality meat, and know the story behind it. We source all of ours from Torre Butchers in Northbridge — a third-generation family business that values traceability and quality. If beef’s a treat and chicken’s the base — that’s a good rule of thumb.

5. Make good choices with seafood.
The oceans are under pressure, and seafood supply chains are messy. A good fishmonger should be able to tell you how and where something was caught. Asking those questions is a small but powerful habit.

6. Mix up your dairy.
Dairy has a heavy environmental load. We’re not anti-dairy, but we do recommend mixing it up — non-cow milk, nut milk, or just using a little less where it makes sense. Not every alternative is perfect either, so it’s worth being curious.

7. Use proper eggs.
We use pasture-raised eggs in all our classes — it’s the highest animal welfare standard in Australia and makes a difference to both the animal and the final recipe. You’ll taste the difference.

8. Keep learning.
We’re always trying to do better — sourcing smarter, wasting less, learning more. If you’ve got tips, questions, or suppliers you think we should know about, we’d genuinely love to hear from you.

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