Down to Earth – Down Under, with Zac Efron
Make a Difference
Diet
Eat less meat. Globally, 56 Billion land animals are slaughtered every year. 76 Million Americans become ill from their diets annually.
Antibiotics, hormones, and other drugs are present in almost all meat. Protein is important for our diet, but did you know that one cup of chickpeas has 40 grams of protein while one cup of chicken only has 37 grams? Globally, livestock farming produces 20-50% of all man-made greenhouse gases. In the United States, this sector makes up 40% of emissions, making it the biggest contributor to climate change. Animal production facilities and farm animals cover a third of the planet’s land surface, therefore causing the most soil degradation and deforestation. The average American eats 4 ounces of meat per day. Cut down on your meat intake and watch your carbon footprint shrink! https://www.footprintcalculator.org/home/en
Buy Local. Local goods require less transportation and often less habitat loss due to the nature of smaller business. They are also more likely to be better quality goods, and you are investing in your own community. Take a visit to your local farmer’s market or participate in garden trades with your neighbors.
Local goods require less transportation and often less habitat loss due to the nature of smaller business.
Composting your food waste can help you grow a healthy garden and cut down on waste. Not only can you compost food, but also egg shells, tea bags, coffee grounds and filters, nut shells, shredded paper, and shredded cardboard. If you don’t have a garden, someone near you probably does! You can reach out to community groups on facebook and give your compost to someone in need.
Buy “Pasture Raised” Eggs. Factory farms are a major contributor to greenhouse gases like methane, and the waste from those farms can wreak havoc on the health of people around them.
