
The amount of resources to make one quarter-pound burger is staggering. According to the Journal of Animal Science it takes 6 pounds of feed, fifty gallons of water for the animal to drink and for watering the feed crops, nearly 75 square feet of land for grain feed and foraging and 1000 BTUs of fossil fuel energy, enough to power a microwave for 18 minutes. And that's not to mention the methane (one of the most potent greenhouse gases) produced by the cow.
The Reducetarian Movement suggests several strategies for gradually reducing your meat consumption. In Philadelphia, the City Council joined other cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco with a resolution supporting Meatless Monday www.meatlessmonday.com. Just reducing your meat intake at least one day a week can have an impact on your overall carbon footprint. Why not be a part of the movement by eating one less meat meal per week? Eating beans is an effective way to shift to a more plant based diet, and vegetables come out great on the grill! Even your dog can enjoy meat-free treats!
The Reducetarian Movement suggests several strategies for gradually reducing your meat consumption. In Philadelphia, the City Council joined other cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco with a resolution supporting Meatless Monday www.meatlessmonday.com. Just reducing your meat intake at least one day a week can have an impact on your overall carbon footprint. Why not be a part of the movement by eating one less meat meal per week? Eating beans is an effective way to shift to a more plant based diet, and vegetables come out great on the grill! Even your dog can enjoy meat-free treats!