Go Veg New

It takes tons of resources to produce meat products

It takes 16,000 liters of water to produce 1kg of beef(1). And appox. 1/3 of all greenhouse gases come from methane produced by animals(2). Some countries have even asked their citizens not to eat meat at least one day a week. Its not so hard once you learn how to get the nutrients you usually get from meat elsewhere. It saves tons of water and energy. And it is obviously much healthier to eat more vegetables. Do it once and a while to start, and then go veg if you like it. Many people report feeling better and having more energy after becoming vegetarians...

Sources & Info

(1) Product Water Usage Calculator

(1) Water Usage Gallery for popular products

(2) Vegetarianism: A Key Tool Against Climate Change

Cut Down on Junk Food

Reduce garbage, lose weight

Dont use pre-packaged, processed food any more than you have to. We are all used to fast food, 7-11 and the munchies. Breaking bad eating patterns can be hard. But your gonna give up all the dorritos & big macs one day either way—by choice or by death. Best start now with a bit of moderation that will help you slowly break some of the bad habits most of us have developed, and save tons of paper, water and plastic packaging at the same time...

Unplug Unused Appliances

They use electricity even when turned off

All your plugged-in appliances seep energy from your power grid and cost you a few pennies a day, which slowly adds up to a fair savings for you and a massive savings for the environment if everyone does it—especially things like washing machines, toasters and other items you dont use every day...