Citing the enormous strain animal agriculture has on its
dwindling water supply, the state of California announced it would close all
meat, dairy, and egg operations and provide assistance in transforming these
businesses into water-saving vegan food production facilities.
dwindling water supply, the state of California announced it would close all
meat, dairy, and egg operations and provide assistance in transforming these
businesses into water-saving vegan food production facilities.
“Animal agriculture wastes nearly half of California’s
available water. Turning factory farms into sustainable plant-based farms and
facilities will not only avert a major water crisis, it’ll be better for public
health and alleviate horrendous animal suffering, said the California Water
Conservation League in a press release this morning.
available water. Turning factory farms into sustainable plant-based farms and
facilities will not only avert a major water crisis, it’ll be better for public
health and alleviate horrendous animal suffering, said the California Water
Conservation League in a press release this morning.
Indeed, animal advocates and environmentalists have been
pointing this out for years. It takes a staggering 2,500 gallons of water to produce
just one pound of beef and 660 gallons of water to produce one hamburger. That’s enough water for two months worth of showers!
pointing this out for years. It takes a staggering 2,500 gallons of water to produce
just one pound of beef and 660 gallons of water to produce one hamburger. That’s enough water for two months worth of showers!
Additionally, 477 gallons are required to produce one pound
of eggs and a whopping 62 gallons of water are needed for just one glass of
milk.
of eggs and a whopping 62 gallons of water are needed for just one glass of
milk.
We’ve been told that plant-based meat companies such as
Gardein, Beyond Meat, and Field Roast are getting ready to retrain workers and
amp up production. So Delicious and Coconut Bliss, makers of dairy-free ice
cream, milk, and yogurt, have also been tapped.
Gardein, Beyond Meat, and Field Roast are getting ready to retrain workers and
amp up production. So Delicious and Coconut Bliss, makers of dairy-free ice
cream, milk, and yogurt, have also been tapped.
All animals currently exploited for meat, dairy, and eggs in
the state will be released to sanctuaries where they will live out the
remainder of their lives in peace.
the state will be released to sanctuaries where they will live out the
remainder of their lives in peace.
We’re thrilled California is taking this amazing step to
help save one of Earth’s most valuable resources.
help save one of Earth’s most valuable resources.
Don’t live in California but want to do your part? Visit ChooseVeg.com today and learn how you can
easily transition to a humane, healthy, and environmentally friendly vegan
diet.
easily transition to a humane, healthy, and environmentally friendly vegan
diet.
*April Fools… unfortunately. But in
all seriousness, the facts and figures regarding water usage in this blog post
are accurate.
all seriousness, the facts and figures regarding water usage in this blog post
are accurate.
