Our Diet and the Planet

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Environmental problems are one of our biggest dilemmas, including climate change, pollution and a whole host of other issues. Sometimes we fail to realise that every action we make has an effect on the planet, and these impacts can at times be very adverse and widespread. Something as simple as what we eat each day; our diet, can affect the planet in various ways. From the soil to the landfills packed with plastic and Styrofoam garbage; every step of the food production process has a consequence.
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Research has shown that raring cattle and poultry is a large contributor to environmental destruction and climate change, due to the number of trees that have to be cut down to allow animals to graze, and the greenhouse gases that cattle release. So, some people say that simply eating less meat is the answer, while others champion veganism as the 'be-all-end-all'. Many agree that sustainable agriculture and minimising waste from packaging will also benefit the planet. So, what's the solution? What is really feasible? What can help us to reduce our "Food Footprint"? Well, that's what we're here to discuss in this blog! Join in on the discussion and discovery of what the "Climate Diet" really is!

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  1. Misty Anne DormanOctober 20, 2019 at 5:58 PM

    Excellent Initiative! It’s true that we overlook how much eating (and all the auxiliary industries) can have an impact .... and we eat so much!! And waste so much too!! Looking forward to hearing more ������

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  2. DAWNOctober 22, 2019 at 6:18 PM

    Great article!! This world has become do commercialised and we need to go back yo basics. Let's make the fill circle. Support local farmers, not GMO foods. But then there is the concern with pesticides etc. So where do we find the right balance..

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