Keep remembering, every veggie meal is a step toward helping the environment! Emissions by Protein Source Beef: Produces roughly 60 kg of CO2 equivalent per kilogram of product. Pork and Poultry: Produce significantly less than beef, typically ranging from 6 to 12 kg per kilogram. Plant Proteins (Lentils, Beans, Tofu): Produce less than 1 to 2 kg of CO2 equivalent per kilogram. Vegan Diet: Cuts diet-related greenhouse gases by roughly 46%–50%, saving up to 2.1 tons yearly per person. Vegetarian Diet: Cuts carbon emissions by about 35%. Flexitarian Diet: Partial swaps (such as replacing beef with plant options a few days a week) scale savings proportionally without requiring a strict lifestyle.