tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2465655591839114986.post292931027595064885..comments2008-10-09T10:00:13.818-07:00Comments on Everything under the sun!: 101 reasons to go veggie!!TZ..to the rescuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03197237475392324252noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2465655591839114986.post-32918168009366370332008-09-29T13:20:00.000-07:002008-09-29T13:20:00.000-07:00Facts like # 31: CFCs are released into the air fr...Facts like # 31: CFCs are released into the air from refrigeration units used to store decomposing flesh (meat), milk & butter - CFCs are destroy the ozone layer, continue to stun me because I rarely remember to account for all the seemingly insignificant processes that go into meat production, among other consumer goods, which usually have tremendous adverse environmental impacts...I wish there was some sort of labeling system for everything we use so we can know a product's carbon footprint before we buy it, hopefully moving towards an eco-friendly consumer society. <BR/><BR/>In the meantime though, for those of you who find it difficult to go completely vegetarian, try cutting back on meat only one day a week at first. Not only will this lower your carbon footprint, but you will also be cutting back your saturated fat intake significantly as to reduce your risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and stroke. Check out www.meatlessmonday.com/about for more info on this and some great meatless recipe ideas.MondayCampaignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13405744127855212289noreply@blogger.com