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**I WILL EAT VEGETARIAN** Vegetarians are responsible for 2.5 times less carbon emissions than meat eaters. Annually, a vegetarian diet is the energy equivalent of taking a car off the road for six months. Alternatively, replacing beef, lamb, and pig consumption with meat alternatives leads to an annual carbon footprint reduction of 882 pounds of CO₂. If a full blown vegan or vegetarian diet is not for you, consider trying a day or two a week.

**I WILL EAT LOCAL** Eating local produce is much more sustainable, reduces transportation emissions, protects land and wildlife, and supports the local workforce. Just think about the emissions involved in flying food around the world. Support your local farmer’s market for fresh ingredients or eat out at farm-to-table restaurants as often as possible.

**I WILL EAT ORGANIC** Organic farming uses 30-50% fewer fossil fuels to produce the same amount of food as conventional systems. Conventional agriculture uses vast quantities of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. It takes significant amounts of energy to manufacture these chemicals and nitrogen fertilizers release gases with 300 times the impact of CO₂ on our climate. Organic food is healthier for you too!

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