Micro-sustainability Monday: Water Footprint

Did you know that producing 4 ounces of …

  • Beef requires 463 gallons of water
  • Almonds require 483 gallons of water
  • Chocolate requires 516 gallons of water

This is what’s called a water footprint. A water footprint is the amount of water it takes to create a food product for human consumption. To make a difference, try swapping in foods with smaller water footprints. Check out the water footprint of different food items, and your overall water footprint. 

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