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Reducing Food System Emissions, One Bite At A Time

Energy Innovation

Additional emissions result from tilling soils and applying fertilizers for agricultural production. Sequestration approaches such as agroforestry and low- or no-till agriculture also have significant co-benefits such as soil and water conservation. Several combinations of mitigation strategies even increased animal production.

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Investigation: How the Meat Industry is Climate-Washing its Polluting Business Model

DeSmogBlog

While the industry promotes meat as a solution to world hunger, it has simultaneously sought to undermine the concept that significantly reducing meat in diets, or replacing animal products with non-meat alternatives, is an effective emissions reduction strategy.

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Sustainable Catering: Small Business Guide

Green Business Bureau

Food waste is a huge emitter of methane, a planet-warming greenhouse gas, and takes up a large portion of municipal landfills. Adding a compost system to your kitchen is a great way to turn foods unfit for donation and spoiled leftovers into nutrient-rich soil. Use Eco-Friendly Tableware. Reduce Water Waste. Reduce Food Waste.