Meat Footprint Calculator
Calculate the environmental impact of your meat consumption and discover healthier alternatives
⚙️ Calculator Settings
🥩 Your Meat Consumption
~125g per serving
~150g per serving
~120g per serving
~130g per serving
~140g per serving
🌍 Your Environmental Impact
Environmental Footprint Per Week
💓 Health Metrics
🌍 Environmental Facts
💓 Health Guidelines
• Max 500g meat per week
• Minimize processed meat
• Better cardiovascular health
• Reduced diabetes risk
🥩 Environmental Impact per kg
🌎 Global Land Use Scenarios
Understanding Meat's Environmental Impact
The Scale of the Problem
In the last 50 years, global meat consumption has quadrupled to over 320 million tonnes per year. Animal agriculture is now the second-largest source of human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for 13-18% of global emissions.
Resource Efficiency
Meat is an extremely inefficient food source. Beef production requires 22 times more land than pea production for the same amount of protein. Over 15,000 liters of water are needed to produce just 1 kg of beef.
Health Considerations
High meat intake is linked to increased risk of bowel cancer and premature death, especially for red and processed meats. The WHO recommends limiting meat consumption to 70g per day (500g per week) and minimizing processed meat.
Solution: Flexitarian Approach
You don't need to become vegan overnight. A flexitarian diet - increasing plant intake while allowing occasional meat - can significantly reduce environmental impact while maintaining dietary flexibility.