Statistics show that in 2021 over 20% of Europeans are actively reducing their meat intake.This is GREAT news
Reason 1:
As more people look for plant-based options more investors looks for plant-based alternative products. It is estimated that by 2025 the plant-based protein market will reach over $8.5B.
Whether you’re pescetarian, vegetarian, or flexitarian, every time you’re consciously refusing meat, the plant-based industry gains in popularity.
Reason 2:
Livestock is the largest source of anthropogenic methane emissions—a GHG. Overfishing is killing our oceans. Decreasing demand worldwide lowers emissions and alleviates fishstocks.
Reason 3:
The improper disposal of nutrient-rich animal waste is the leading cause for ocean dead zones. For example the US livestock industry produces as well as excess fertilizer run-off from the production of animal feeds such as corn and soy. These end up in the gulf of Mexico causing eutrophication and the world’s largest dead zone.
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