A plant-based diet can reduce an individual’s carbon footprint by up to 50%. Studies show that switching from a meat-heavy diet to a plant-based one can halve your food-related emissions.
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The Guardian

Animal agriculture consumes nearly one-third of the Earth’s freshwater resources. By choosing plant-based meals, we can drastically cut water use and help preserve this precious resource.

UNFCCC

Switching to plant-based protein for just one year saves the equivalent emissions of driving 10,000 miles. The environmental impact of meat production is so high that even small dietary changes can make a big difference.

Switching to plant-based meals could prevent up to 8 million deaths per year by 2050. Plant-based diets lower risks of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes while reducing environmental strain.

Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences

If everyone went plant-based, we could reduce global agricultural land use by over 75%. This would free up land for reforestation and carbon absorption, leading to a healthier planet.

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