I recently used a climate change food calculator that taught me how my consumption of food was effecting global warming. My carbon footprint did not measure as high as I expected.
The first item I decided to test was my consumptions of eggs. After inputting the selected food, I learned eggs contributed 115 kilograms to my annual greenhouse gas emissions, which is less than most dairy foods. The second item I tested was almond milk. These results were exactly what I expected before inputting the information needed. Compared to other milks, almond milk contributes to the least amount of greenhouse gas emissions. My results with bread were also less than what I expected. My consumption of bread contributes 12 kilograms to my annual greenhouse gas emissions, extremely less compared to other starches.The fourth item I tested was chicken, which was extremely low compared to other protein items. I expected this, but when I tested beef, I did not think it would be as high. I inputted my consumption of beef to at most twice a week, making the annual greenhouse gas emissions 604 kilograms. This consumption is equivalent to 1,735 meters squared of land; 6 tennis courts.
Even though most of my items do not create as much as an impact as expected, beef is definitely an item I will reconsider when thinking about what to eat for dinner. Knowing my carbon footprint is extremely important to me, especially learning the different impact all foods have.