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The Hidden Water Footprint of Your Favorite Foods — And Why It Matters

Babatunde Olufemi4 weeks ago4 weeks ago010 mins

If you’re committed to a life of sustainability, the water footprint of food coming to your plate becomes a natural concern. Are you aware that it takes approximately 15,000 litres of water to produce one kilogram of beef? This metric qualifies bovine meat as the food item with the highest water footprint.  This so-called water…

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