It takes 14 times as much biologically productive land to produce 1 ton, or 907 kilograms, of beef as it takes to produce 1 ton of grain. Pork? 1.9 times as much.
Furthermore, global livestock is responsible for 9% of all anthropogenic carbon emissions. To put it bluntly, reducing meat consumption is a great way to reduce our Ecological Footprint.
Look at your diet. How often can you choose a vegetarian alternative to that steak, burger or roast?
Expanding your vegetarian repertoire in the kitchen will help, so we invite you to explore these videos of delicious and easy recipes. Pick one that inspires you, go grocery shopping, and start chopping! We can’t wait to see what you create.
I pledge to try a new vegetarian recipe as my contribution to #movethedate, and I will post a photo of my dish on social media.
Fulfill your pledge by posting a photo of your dish on social media. Don’t forget to tag your post with #movethedate so your pledge entry can be counted!
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