Act of Green:

Eat a Vegetarian Meal This Week

Eating meat helps contribute to climate change in two ways. We all know that what goes in a cow comes out in a different form – essentially methane, a major greenhouse gas. Also, in many countries around the world, forests are being clear cut to make room for growing beef. Cutting down trees reduces the planet’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide.
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GHG Reduced:
130,870 kg

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GHG stands for Greenhouse Gases. These gases lead to climate change. They are measured in kilograms or tonnes to

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Fast Facts:

  • Did you know a beef cow produces about 5 Tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent over its life time?
  • Every cheeseburger (not including the cow’s contribution) is responsible for emitting between 1 and 3.5 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions – taking into account the energy needed to turn the beef into a burger, the transportation, etc.

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