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𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗢𝟮 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟱𝟳 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator, eliminating 294,000,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent delivers the same benefit as eliminating the CO2 emissions from the generation of electricity for 57,204,922 homes in one year. We can deliver that benefit with our Methane Tamer™ feed additive, scientifically proven to reduce enteric methane emissions from cattle by up to 90%. All it takes is for 10% of the world's cattle (150 million) to be fed Methane Tamer. Even assuming a conservative emissions reduction of 70%, the decrease would be nearly the same as eliminating the CO2 emissions from generating electricity for over 57 million homes in a year. In other words, the impact and power of reducing enteric cattle emissions NOW is an immediate win for the climate and life on this planet. https://lnkd.in/gPZHS66 https://lnkd.in/gDnVqju #cattleemissions #climatechange #climatesolutions #foodindustry #foodindustryleaders #dairy #cattle

Greenhouse gases (GHGs) trap heat and are primarily caused by human activities over the past 150 years. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) identifies six main sources of these emissions: 🚗 Transportation: Direct emissions from fossil fuels used in vehicles like gasoline and diesel. 💡 Electricity Production: Significant emissions from coal and natural gas used for generating 60% of the nation's electricity. 🏭 Industry: Emissions from fossil fuels used in manufacturing processes and energy production, exacerbated by electricity consumption. 🏢🏠 Commercial and Residential: Emissions from fossil fuel combustion for heating, cooling, and waste management, including electricity use. 🌾 Agriculture: Emissions from livestock, soil management, and rice production, with minimal indirect emissions from electricity use. 🌳 Land Use and Forestry: Acts as a carbon sink, absorbing more CO₂ than it emits, offsetting 13% of total emissions. In 2022, total US GHG emissions reached 6,343.2 million metric tons CO₂ equivalent. Ready to take action and make a difference? #Sustainability #ClimateChange #GHGEmissions #CarbonFootprint #VUPICOSDP

U.S. #porkproduction is only responsible for 0.4% of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions, according to 2019 EPA data. On-farm #sustainability reports will allow farmers to better understand their own operations, giving them the tools necessary to continuously improve. #IowaPork #environment #GHG #sustainableagriculture

FLAG (Forest, Land, Agriculture) emissions account for 22% of global GHG emissions (US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)). Retailers, especially those in textiles, food and agriculture, may significantly contribute to these emissions through their value chains. If your company is setting a science-based target with SBTi, you must also address your FLAG emissions. Compliance standards for FLAG science-based targets: 🔹 SBTi and GHG Protocol: Recent guidelines require businesses with substantial FLAG emissions to set precise science-based targets 🔹 Action: Assess and manage FLAG emissions now — set science-based targets, including no-deforestation commitments Beginning your business’s FLAG journey may seem daunting. Vaayu makes it easier to start evaluating your FLAG emissions, using automation and technology to help you stay compliant and competitive. DM us to find out more. Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol) #ghgprotocol #flagemissions #retailemissions

Food waste is a human problem, a climate problem, and a business problem. It is critical that producers take a look at their operations and supply chain to support different value chain stages in addressing food waste.

Let's think about #FoodWaste differently 🍲 Food waste– the edible and inedible remains from harvests, processing facilities, kitchens and plates– used to be perceived only as opportunities lost. It's true: The United States wastes between 30-40% of its supply annually (USDA), which if edible, represents more than 130 billion meals never eaten. Inedible food waste can be used to feed livestock, produce energy, and return to the soil as compost. What is often ignored is the #climate #footprint of wasted food. In the landfill, food waste decays anaerobically, producing 4 million metric tons of methane every year– equivalent to 75 million cars over 20 years (reFED). That number is 14% of annual U.S. methane emissions– and it's a number we can change easily. The takeaway? Curbing the amount of food that ends up in landfills– through cooking, preserving, donating, upcycling, feeding livestock, composting, and dozens of solutions– is a rapid, positive step towards a climate-forward future. #Foodwaste #methane #greenhousegasses #landfill #compost #sustainablefood

[BREAKING NEWS] A new report from ReFED—with support from Global Methane Hub—reveals the #methane hotspots for uneaten food in the U.S., and highlights corresponding #solutions that can reduce #foodwaste and slash methane emissions. The first-of-its-kind data emphasizes how wasting less food is a critical lever to mitigate #climatechange, because it is effectively a one-two punch—reducing methane both in the production of food as well as in its disposal. Learn more and find the report at: https://lnkd.in/ecGYG4qw #sdg12 #sustainability #climatesolutions

Excited to share ReFED's latest report, which quantifies the methane impacts of #foodwaste across the supply chain. It's first-of-its-kind data that really shows why food waste reduction is such an important #climatechange solution. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/efaBaFdR #sdg12 #sustainability #climateaction

Our students want to make a difference, and colleges and universities are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint as well. Through innovative menu and waste tracking programs like Leanpath, composting, or student-led initiatives such as Food Recovery Network, we’re working with campuses across the country to reduce food waste while providing opportunities for students to engage with this important work. That’s what true partners do – we develop solutions that not only address business needs for our clients, but also consider the social aspects by engaging students and employees in the process. This report from ReFED uncovers some interesting facts about ‘surplus food’ as one of the primary contributors to methane gas emissions. But more importantly, it also links to a solutions database complete with implementation costs for food waste solutions. It’s worth the read.   #WasteLESSWeek2024 #Sustainability #CampusDining #Student Engagement #GreenInitiatives #FoodWaste #HigherEd #EcoFriendly #WasteLessSaveMore

Staggering numbers! But ones that should propel action. These are the easy ones, remember? Compost, reduce and use leftovers. Create a system. Share the information. #foodwaste #methanefoodwaste #climateactionnow