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Impact on Environment (continued)
To produce 1 lb. of Meat, an average of 40 lbs. of vegetation is used. • This calculation takes into consideration, the land clearing, as
well as food for the live-stock until slaughter – Food cattle are generally slaughtered prior to 2-years-old Dairy
cattle may live 4 years before being turned into burgers. • To produce 1 lb. of Meat, an average of 2500 gallons of water is used. • 1 lb. of wheat requires 108 gallons of water
1 lb. of rice needs 229 gallons of water
1 lb. of potatoes require just 60 gallons of water *Source: USDA 2001.
