Partially replacing meat and dairy is good for people and the environment

maandag 21 september 2015 12:00

Of the foods we eat and drink, the production of meat and dairy products (milk and cheese) is associated with the largest food-related environmental impact. For a reduction in environmental impact, it would be favorable to reduce the consumption of meat and dairy foods and consume more plant-based alternatives instead, such as legumes, vegetables and grains. Research by the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) shows that a partial replacement of meat and dairy by plant-based alternatives is beneficial for health and the environment.