Great Britain New “Green” Labels
In an effort to transform the British diet and to reduce the emission
of greenhouse gases, new “green” food labels will show how much carbon
was produced in the manufacture and transportation of food. Although the
government calls on companies to consider measuring the carbon footprint
of goods as well as being more honest about where meat was bred and the
standards of welfare, environmental groups said the government needs to
bring in legislation rather than a voluntary labeling scheme to really
transform food and farming.
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Food labels to show 'carbon footprint' under
government plans
It would be helpful if labels would actually reflect the truth behind
the manufacturing of a product. However, industries such as the meat and
dairy ones, would not likely choose to show in their labels the cruelty
inflicted on their animals, the devastation of the environment and the
consequences to our health. By adopting a plant-based diet we are
confident we are alleviating animal suffering, helping to restore the
environment and helping ourselves to reclaim our health.
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