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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