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Join the VeggieChallenge
Meat production takes up a huge amount of space. Half of the habitable land is used for agriculture, primarily for meat and dairy. Less meat really helps.
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What we find interesting:
Not only is eating meat bad for the climate, but its production also takes up a lot of space. Half of the world's habitable land is used for agriculture, most of which is used for raising livestock for dairy and meat. And this is only increasing: since 1961, global meat production has quadrupled while the world population has grown 2.5 times.
3 more reasons to join the Veggie Challenge:
3 more reasons to join the Veggie Challenge:
- Replacing one kilogram of beef with a plant-based option saves an average of 15,000 liters of water. This is the amount of water a person drinks in 16.5 years.
- If the entire world switched to a plant-based diet, land use for agriculture would decrease by 75%. This means that space will be created for forests, savannas, and other ecosystems that are crucial for biodiversity.
- The demand for animal feed, such as soy, is a major driver of deforestation in areas like the Amazon. By choosing plant-based alternatives, you help reduce deforestation and preserve carbon storage in forests.
Steps
- 1Go to VeggieChallenge: Register for free and receive recipes, tips and inspiration to eat less meat
- 2Set your goals: Choose how many days per week you want to eat less meat
- 3Cook plant-based: Use the VeggieChallenge recipes to make delicious plant-based meals
- 4Track your impact: Follow how much water, CO₂ and animal lives you save by eating less meat.
- 5Increase your impact and invite your friends or family for a vegetarian or vegan dinner
