Bit of a rant this one, but before you point at someone else being bad, make sure you have fully considered the figures of your decisions!
Yes, Avocados are a high consumption crop, but just because something else is bad doesn’t mean you aren’t responsible for your own actions. Once again we see a lack of context and understanding of the figures lead to climate inaction.
Litres of Water per Kilo
- Avocado: 1,280
- Beef: 15,451
Carbon Emissions per Kilo
- Avocado: 2.5kg
- Beef: 60kg
- UK Beef: 22kg
Sources and Further reading:
- Is grass-fed beef good or bad for the climate?
- Interactive: What is the climate impact of eating meat and dairy?
- Environmental impacts of food production
- More or Less – COP26 Breakfast
- Claims against meat fail to consider bigger picture – Sustainable Food Trust
- How much water does it really take to produce a beef burger?
