Your Meat Footprint
Meat production has a significant environmental footprint. Beef and lamb lead in CO2, water, and land use. Chicken and fish have lower impacts. See your grade and what you could save by going plant-based.
✨ The Fun Behind This
Why It's Fun
Livestock accounts for ~14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions—more than all transport combined. Producing one hamburger uses about 2,400 liters of water.
How It Works
We sum each meat type's weekly servings × serving size × 52 weeks × emission factors (CO2/kg, water/kg, land/kg). Grades: A (<500 kg), B (500-1200), C (1200-2500), D (2500-4000), F (>4000).
Key Insights
- ●Beef ~27 kg CO2e/kg — highest footprint.
- ●Chicken & fish ~6–7 kg CO2e/kg — lowest.
- ●Water: Beef ~15,400 L/kg vs chicken ~4,325 L/kg.
- ●Plant-based diets can cut footprint by 50–70%.
Your Meat Footprint
The more red you see, the higher your impact. Compare to plant-based and see your grade!
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CO2 by Meat Type
Footprint Breakdown
Annual vs Plant-Based Savings
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🎲 Fun Facts
Livestock accounts for ~14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions—more than all transport combined.
— FAO
Producing one hamburger uses about 2,400 liters of water—enough for 2 months of showers.
— Water Footprint Network
Switching one meal per week from beef to beans saves ~300 kg CO2e per year.
— Our World in Data
Meat production has a significant environmental footprint. Beef and lamb lead in CO2, water, and land use. Chicken and fish have lower impacts. Small changes—like Meatless Monday—add up.
📋 Key Takeaways
- • Beef ~27 kg CO2e/kg — highest footprint
- • Chicken & fish ~6–7 kg CO2e/kg — lowest
- • Water: Beef ~15,400 L/kg vs chicken ~4,325 L/kg
- • Plant-based diets can cut footprint by 50–70%
🌍 Fun Eco Facts
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