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The average American ate more than 68 pounds of beef in 2001. That's well over a pound a week. Maybe you're not the average eater, but chances are you're still chowing down a lot of beef. The problem is, every quarter-pounder has a lot more to it than just the meat you're eating. Cutting back on beef can make a big difference to the health of our environment.
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"Cows give off methane. When they eat lots of grass, it leads to erosion and you lose soil." (Kenny, 17, Washington, DC) |
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 | 23828 PCW Paper Products Bought
251,240 gallons of water saved
587.00 trees saved
51,328 pounds of CO2 prevented
21101 Beef Meals Skipped
16,486,779 gallons of water saved
121,753 pounds of CO2 prevented
7292 Light Bulbs Replaced
1,910,504 pounds of CO2 prevented
2968 Showerheads Replaced
12,664,456 gallons of water saved
744,968 pounds of CO2 prevented |  | 
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