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What a Meat-Free Week Saves: 130L Water, 76km Drive Emissions, 770g Meat

What a Meat-Free Week Saves: 130L Water, 76km Drive Emissions, 770g Meat

Meatless Week kicks off today. As environmental experts highlight, skipping meat for seven days delivers real benefits for the planet.

The environment is a growing priority. We've seen shifts like cutting single-use plastics, where small changes yield big impacts by reducing waste.

This week, join the Week Without Meat. Thousands of Dutch participants are backed by supermarkets and restaurants offering deals on meat alternatives and vegetarian menus.

Every Action Counts

It may sound familiar, but small steps like these add up to meaningful environmental progress, backed by data on resource use and emissions.

Skipping Meat This Week Saves:

130 Liters of Water

This accounts for irrigation in animal feed production, livestock farming, and processing your usual daily meat portion.

Emissions Equivalent to Driving 76 Kilometers

These stem from producing animal feed, raising livestock, packaging, and preparing a week's meat supply.

770 Grams of Meat

The average Dutch meat eater consumes 110 grams daily; a meat-free week eliminates 770 grams.

Ready to Join Meatless Week?

Visit the official site for details. At Sante.nl, we'll share a new vegetarian recipe daily.