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This document is a guide to a climate-friendly diet. It discusses the impact of food choices on the environment and offers suggestions for reducing one’s carbon footprint through dietary changes. The guide emphasizes the importance of considering the entire life cycle of food, from production to disposal. It also highlights the benefits of eating local, seasonal, and whole foods, as well as reducing meat and dairy consumption. The guide provides resources for finding local farmers’ markets, sustainable seafood guides, and information on preserving food.

The target audience for this document is the general public, specifically those interested in making more sustainable food choices.

 NOTE: As always we urge anyone thinking of changing their diet to discuss this with their doctor.

CLEVELAND GUIDE TO A CLIMATE FRIENDLY DIET

Publisher:

Sustainable Cleveland

No. of pages:

2

Who is this for?

The general public

Useful Questions This Resource Can Answer

  • • What is a climate-friendly diet?
    • How do my food choices impact the environment?
    • What are the benefits of eating local and seasonal food?
    • Why is meat production a major cause of climate change?
    • How can I reduce my carbon footprint through my diet?

Additional Valuable Info & Insights

The document provides additional insights into the environmental impact of different food production methods. It highlights the benefits of organic agriculture and the negative consequences of factory farming. This information can help individuals make informed choices about the food they consume and promote community dialogue around sustainable food practices.

Keywords

Climate change, Sustainable diet, Local food, Organic agriculture, Factory farming