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Food and Climate: 24% of all emissions

Food accounts for 24% of global greenhouse gas emissions (Project Drawdown). Livestock alone account for 14% of all global emissions, equivalent to all global transportation. In the US, our emissions from transportation are much higher than the rest of the world so our relative contribution from food is lower. 

Reducing Food Waste

Reducing Food Waste

Reducing Food Waste

One of the top 3 solutions to reduce climate change world-wide!  30% of all food produced is wasted. Most of that waste occurs in the consumer's home or apartment. Imagine feeding all of the hungry people with just the amount of food that is wasted.

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Food Choices

Reducing Food Waste

Reducing Food Waste

Eating a plant-rich diet is one of the top 4 solutions to reduce climate change world-wide! What we eat makes a big impact on the climate. Different amounts of greenhouse gases that were emitted to become the food on the plate. Beef (and lamb) have by far the highest emissions per weight. Plant based foods have the least.

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Locally Grown Food

Reducing Food Waste

Locally Grown Food

less risk of contamination or spoilage

  • Reduced carbon footprint
  • Maintain green space in our community
  • Fresher food with a  higher nutrient value
  • More flavor when in season
  • less risk of contamination or spoiledge
  • supports our local economy

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Composting

Food Packaging

Locally Grown Food

Composting produces nutrient rich-soil which is an organic fertilizer for both your gardens and your lawn. You can reduce your trash by about 30% when you compost your food and yard waste. 

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Food Packaging

Food Packaging

Food Packaging

Glass, Aluminum, Tin, Cardboard, Plastic containers, Plastic mesh, Plastic bags, Foil lined bags... 

which one is better for our planet?!

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Ecological Impacts

Green House Gas Emissions per kilograms of food product based on: 

Land Use Changes

Farming Practices

Crops

Processing

Transportation

Refridgeration

Packaging 



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