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Resource efficiency and vertical farming: Solutions for a sustainable future?

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It uses energy efficient LED lighting, which produces very little heat and allows lights to be very close to the tops of plants - enabling tightly stacked layers. For example, soy, which is used in animal feed and many meat-alternative products, is responsible for widespread deforestation and has a high carbon footprint.

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Impossible Foods debuts plant-based pork at CES

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According to the Impossible Foods website, “Animal agriculture uses a tremendous amount of the world’s natural resources,” particularly land, water and energy. It reduces not only the deforestation associated with animal agriculture but also minimizes carbon emissions and water usage.