avanderland
05-10-2008, 08:51 AM
Every once in a while, people ask how much we are doing for the environment. This was recently shared on another community, and I thought everyone here would appreciate it!
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/05/meat-emissions.php
Even more surprising, the study noted that U.S. consumers can do more to reduce greenhouse gases by eating one-seventh of a week’s calories from chicken, fish or vegetables instead of red meat or dairy than buying all local foods.
And we do WAY more than just 1/7th. We rock!!
I know I really enjoyed reading it because, while I try to buy a lot of local stuff and support the local farming community, there is some stuff I love that I just cannot get in NYC. It's good to know that I am doing MORE than my share --- and can still splurge on bananas and coconuts :D
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/05/meat-emissions.php
Even more surprising, the study noted that U.S. consumers can do more to reduce greenhouse gases by eating one-seventh of a week’s calories from chicken, fish or vegetables instead of red meat or dairy than buying all local foods.
And we do WAY more than just 1/7th. We rock!!
I know I really enjoyed reading it because, while I try to buy a lot of local stuff and support the local farming community, there is some stuff I love that I just cannot get in NYC. It's good to know that I am doing MORE than my share --- and can still splurge on bananas and coconuts :D