One litre of Fonterra milk is reported to have a carbon footprint of 940g. 85% is generated on the farm, 10% in processing and manufacturing, then the final 5% in distribution. 59% is methane, 24% nitrous oxide and 17% carbon dioxide.
Apparently, UK-produced milk has 34% higher emissions because British farmers rely more heavily on concentrated feed.
One day we’ll be comparing carbon footprints on-pack, just like calories.
Source: BevBlog
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