Plant Based Better For Environment? Flashcards
Soy fixing nitrogen reduces need for nitrogen fertilizers which produce
Nitrous oxide
Nitrous oxide is a potent gas that
Leaks into waterways, damaging marine life/ecosystem
Another excellent source of protein
Mycoprotein
Mycoprotein made from
Fungus
Mycoprotein produced through
Fermentation
Popular brand name for Mycoprotein
Quorn
Mycoprotein has significantly less footprint than
Animal protein
Mycoprotein uses _% less land than animal protein, making it highly sustainable
90
Food industry accounts for _ percent of water use
70
Incredibly water inefficient is production of
Californian almonds
Water used per Californian almonds
1.3 gallons
Useful diet to help you eat sustainably
Planetary diet
Planetary diet can be adapted to meet a broad range of _ needs
Dietary
Planetary diet can be adapted to meet a broad range of _ preferences
Cultural
Planetary diet focused on whole produce with
Half of diet coming from veggies and fruit