United Kingdom: The carbon footprint of a full English breakfast, and how to reduce it

Published 2021년 9월 14일

Tridge summary

The article highlights the carbon footprint of a full English breakfast, contributing 11% of the UK's emissions. It identifies cooking at home as a significant contributor, especially for meat products. The breakfast's carbon footprint is primarily from meat, especially beef, and tomatoes. Switching to a vegetarian breakfast with plant-based substitutes and local, seasonal ingredients can reduce its carbon footprint by 51%. Additionally, opting for low-carbon breakfast foods like cereal or porridge, and avoiding dairy milk, can further decrease the carbon footprint. The article emphasizes the need for dietary changes supported by food producers and supermarkets, and points out that consumers have a crucial role in reducing the environmental impact of their diet.

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Original content

Over four-fifths of the English population say they enjoy a full English breakfast. But when food production accounts for a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions, and 11% of UK emissions come from agriculture, it's time to think critically about how we can reduce the impact of our breakfasts—without compromising on quality or taste. Our research, originally conducted for a BBC Radio 5 Live investigation, takes a look at how to make your first meal of the day lower carbon. Cooking at home can account for up to 27% of total emissions for meat products and up to 61% for vegetables. The good news is that a full English breakfast is fairly quick to make compared to, for example, a roast dinner, reducing emissions associated with cooking processes. The carbon ...

Source: Phys