CARING FOR OUR COMMON HOME: WATER SAVING TIPS — Eat Less Meat

Consider reducing your meat consumption during the summer grilling season. The production and processing of meat products requires a large quantity of water.

Amount of water needed:

• One quarter pound hamburger = 30 average US showers.
• A serving of pork is equal = 20 showers
• A serving of chicken = 10 showers

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Servings of fruits and vegetables require approximately 5 to 10 times less water to produce than mea
ts.