A diet completely free of animal products produces up to 75% fewer greenhouse gas emissions, requires 75% less land, uses 54% less water, and reduces biodiversity loss by 66%.
Source: A Plant-Based Diet: Eating for the Environment (Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine). In addition to a detailed and thoughtful article, the site includes an 8-minute video titled, “The Hidden Climate Solution on Your Plate: How Food Impacts Climate Change.” It is worth the watch!
Learn how to reduce your environmental footprint through plant-based eating by visiting the Plant-Based Eating page on Green Newton’s website or connecting with a volunteer Plant-Based Eating Coach.