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Environmental Impact of our food choices - Coggle Diagram
Environmental Impact of our food choices
Biodiversity Impact
Effects on wildlife and ecosystem health
Pesticides and Fertilizers
Chemicals that harm non-target species and soil health.
Habitat Destruction
Agricultural expansion into forests and wetlands.
Organic Farming
Promotes biodiversity by avoiding synthetic inputs.
Water Use
Consumption and contamination of water resources.
Meat Production
Require significant amounts of water for livestock and feed.
Crop Farming
Certain crops like rice need substantial water resources.
Sustainable Practices
Efficient irrigation and rainwater harvesting can reduce water usage.
Land use
Effects of agriculture on land requirements and deforestation.
Crop Farming
Can lead to deforestation and monoculture practices.
Livestock Farming
Requires extensive land for grazing and feed crops.
Urban Farming
Efficient use of land within cities, reducing the need for rural farmland.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Emissions generated from food production and transportation.
Food Transportation
Emissions from transporting food over long distances.
Meat Production
Livestock farming produces high greenhouse gases, especially methane.
Plant-Based Diets
Lower emissions due to less resource-intensive farming practices.
Waste Generation
Amount of waste produced and its management.
Composting
Converting organic waste into nutrient-rich compost reduces landfill impact.
Food Waste
Food that is produced but not consumed, adding to landfills.
Packaging Waste
Single-use plastics and packaging materials.