Luca Di Salvo
3/10/2025 5:41 PM
After spending 30 minutes researching, I learned that my diet is playing a huge role in deforestation. I often consume products containing beef, soy, and palm oil, which is the primary reason for this. The production process of beef contributes the most to deforestation, representing approximately 41% globally. This is because cattle ranching requires large amounts of cleared land, particularly in the Amazon. Soybean cultivation provides 12% of tropical deforestation and is used mainly as a feed for poultry and pigs. Lastly, palm oil, found in many products, is responsible for around 6% of deforestation. This is especially true in Southeast Asia where rainforests are cut down to create plantations. All three of these result in habitat destruction, carbon emissions, and the loss of biodiversity.
In order to decrease my negative impact and increase my positive one, I must make my diet more plant-based by eating less beef and animal products. I can also consume sustainably sourced soy and palm oil products, which can help contain demand for agriculture that drives deforestation. Less food waste is another possible solution. Reducing food waste implies less demand for extensive agricultural growth. In conclusion, by making intelligent choices about what I consume, I can help keep deforestation away and promote a healthier environment.
In order to decrease my negative impact and increase my positive one, I must make my diet more plant-based by eating less beef and animal products. I can also consume sustainably sourced soy and palm oil products, which can help contain demand for agriculture that drives deforestation. Less food waste is another possible solution. Reducing food waste implies less demand for extensive agricultural growth. In conclusion, by making intelligent choices about what I consume, I can help keep deforestation away and promote a healthier environment.