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Nuts
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 handful per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of nuts is contributing 1.1 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 4 km (3 miles).
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Peas
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 80 g per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of peas is contributing 1.4 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 6 km (4 miles).
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Citrus fruits
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 citrus fruit per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of citrus fruit is contributing 2 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 10 km (6 miles).
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3 / 31 Fotos
Apples
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 apple per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of apples is contributing 2 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 11 km (7 miles).
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4 / 31 Fotos
Tea
- Drank 1-2 times a week: 1 cup per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of tea is contributing 3 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 13 km (8 miles).
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5 / 31 Fotos
Potatoes
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 2 small potatoes per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of potatoes is contributing 3 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 15 km (9 miles).
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6 / 31 Fotos
Bread
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 slice per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of bread is contributing 4 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 19 km (12 miles).
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7 / 31 Fotos
Bananas
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 banana per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of bananas is contributing 5 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 22 km (14 miles).
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8 / 31 Fotos
Beans
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 150 g, or just over a third of a can per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of beans is contributing 7 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 32 km (20 miles).
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9 / 31 Fotos
Oatmeal
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 3 tablespoons of uncooked oatmeal per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of oatmeal is contributing 8 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 34 km (21 miles).
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10 / 31 Fotos
Berries and grapes
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 handful per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of berries and grapes is contributing 9 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 39 km (24 miles).
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11 / 31 Fotos
Pasta
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 75g of uncooked pasta per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of pasta is contributing 9 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 39 km (24 miles).
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12 / 31 Fotos
Tofu
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 100 g per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of tofu is contributing 12 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 51 km (32 miles).
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13 / 31 Fotos
Tomatoes
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 tomato per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of tomatoes is contributing 13 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 54 km (33 miles).
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14 / 31 Fotos
Avocados
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: half an avocado per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of avocados is contributing 15 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 64 km (39 miles).
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15 / 31 Fotos
Wine
- Drank 1-2 times a week: 1 medium glass per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of wine is contributing 24 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 100 km (62 miles).
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16 / 31 Fotos
Rice
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 3 tablespoons of uncooked rice per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of rice is contributing 26 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 107 km (66 miles).
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17 / 31 Fotos
Coffee
- Drank 1-2 times a week: 1 cup per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of coffee is contributing 33 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 137 km (85 miles).
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18 / 31 Fotos
Eggs
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 2 eggs per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of eggs is contributing 43 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 179 km (111 miles).
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19 / 31 Fotos
Milk (dairy)
- Drank 1-2 times a week: 1 glass (200 ml) per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of dairy milk is contributing 49 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent of driving a regular petrol car 202 km (125 miles).
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20 / 31 Fotos
Beer
- Drank 1-2 times a week: 1 pint per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of beer is contributing 52 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 215 km (133 miles).
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21 / 31 Fotos
Cheese
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 30 g, enough to cover two crackers, per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of cheese is contributing 75 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 310 km (193 miles).
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22 / 31 Fotos
Chocolate (milk)
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 chocolate bar per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of milk chocolate is contributing 80 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 330 km (205 miles).
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23 / 31 Fotos
Chicken
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 75 g, or one small chicken breast per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of chicken is contributing 106 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 438 km (272 miles).
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24 / 31 Fotos
Chocolate (dark)
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 chocolate bar per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of dark chocolate is contributing 116 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 476 km (296 miles).
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25 / 31 Fotos
Pork
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 75 g, equivalent to three slices of bacon, per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of pork is contributing 140 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 577 km (359 miles).
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26 / 31 Fotos
Fish (farmed)
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 140 g, equivalent to one cod fillet, per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of farmed fish is contributing 146 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 601 km (373 miles).
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27 / 31 Fotos
Prawns (farmed)
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 5 king prawns per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of farmed prawns is contributing 269 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 1,106 km (687 miles).
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28 / 31 Fotos
Lamb
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 75 g, equivalent to two lamb chops, per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of lamb is contributing 339 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 1,392 km (865 miles).
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29 / 31 Fotos
Beef
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 75 g, equivalent to one typical fast food hamburger, per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of beef is contributing 604 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 2,482 km (1,542 miles).
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Nuts
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 handful per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of nuts is contributing 1.1 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 4 km (3 miles).
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1 / 31 Fotos
Peas
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 80 g per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of peas is contributing 1.4 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 6 km (4 miles).
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2 / 31 Fotos
Citrus fruits
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 citrus fruit per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of citrus fruit is contributing 2 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 10 km (6 miles).
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3 / 31 Fotos
Apples
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 apple per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of apples is contributing 2 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 11 km (7 miles).
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4 / 31 Fotos
Tea
- Drank 1-2 times a week: 1 cup per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of tea is contributing 3 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 13 km (8 miles).
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5 / 31 Fotos
Potatoes
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 2 small potatoes per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of potatoes is contributing 3 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 15 km (9 miles).
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6 / 31 Fotos
Bread
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 slice per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of bread is contributing 4 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 19 km (12 miles).
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7 / 31 Fotos
Bananas
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 banana per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of bananas is contributing 5 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 22 km (14 miles).
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8 / 31 Fotos
Beans
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 150 g, or just over a third of a can per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of beans is contributing 7 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 32 km (20 miles).
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9 / 31 Fotos
Oatmeal
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 3 tablespoons of uncooked oatmeal per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of oatmeal is contributing 8 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 34 km (21 miles).
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10 / 31 Fotos
Berries and grapes
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 handful per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of berries and grapes is contributing 9 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 39 km (24 miles).
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11 / 31 Fotos
Pasta
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 75g of uncooked pasta per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of pasta is contributing 9 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 39 km (24 miles).
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12 / 31 Fotos
Tofu
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 100 g per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of tofu is contributing 12 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 51 km (32 miles).
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13 / 31 Fotos
Tomatoes
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 tomato per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of tomatoes is contributing 13 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 54 km (33 miles).
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14 / 31 Fotos
Avocados
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: half an avocado per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of avocados is contributing 15 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 64 km (39 miles).
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15 / 31 Fotos
Wine
- Drank 1-2 times a week: 1 medium glass per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of wine is contributing 24 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 100 km (62 miles).
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16 / 31 Fotos
Rice
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 3 tablespoons of uncooked rice per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of rice is contributing 26 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 107 km (66 miles).
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17 / 31 Fotos
Coffee
- Drank 1-2 times a week: 1 cup per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of coffee is contributing 33 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 137 km (85 miles).
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18 / 31 Fotos
Eggs
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 2 eggs per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of eggs is contributing 43 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 179 km (111 miles).
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19 / 31 Fotos
Milk (dairy)
- Drank 1-2 times a week: 1 glass (200 ml) per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of dairy milk is contributing 49 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent of driving a regular petrol car 202 km (125 miles).
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20 / 31 Fotos
Beer
- Drank 1-2 times a week: 1 pint per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of beer is contributing 52 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 215 km (133 miles).
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21 / 31 Fotos
Cheese
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 30 g, enough to cover two crackers, per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of cheese is contributing 75 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 310 km (193 miles).
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22 / 31 Fotos
Chocolate (milk)
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 chocolate bar per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of milk chocolate is contributing 80 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 330 km (205 miles).
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23 / 31 Fotos
Chicken
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 75 g, or one small chicken breast per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of chicken is contributing 106 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 438 km (272 miles).
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24 / 31 Fotos
Chocolate (dark)
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 1 chocolate bar per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of dark chocolate is contributing 116 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 476 km (296 miles).
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25 / 31 Fotos
Pork
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 75 g, equivalent to three slices of bacon, per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of pork is contributing 140 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 577 km (359 miles).
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26 / 31 Fotos
Fish (farmed)
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 140 g, equivalent to one cod fillet, per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of farmed fish is contributing 146 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 601 km (373 miles).
© iStock
27 / 31 Fotos
Prawns (farmed)
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 5 king prawns per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of farmed prawns is contributing 269 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 1,106 km (687 miles).
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28 / 31 Fotos
Lamb
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 75 g, equivalent to two lamb chops, per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of lamb is contributing 339 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 1,392 km (865 miles).
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29 / 31 Fotos
Beef
- Eaten 1-2 times a week: 75 g, equivalent to one typical fast food hamburger, per serving. Over a 12-month period your consumption of beef is contributing 604 kg to your annual greenhouse gas emissions—equivalent to driving a regular petrol car 2,482 km (1,542 miles).
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30 / 31 Fotos
What is your food's climate footprint?
How does what we eat affect the environment?
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According to a University of Oxford study reported on by the BBC, food production is responsible for a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions. But what are the foods that contribute most to global warming? Referencing the BBC's handy food calculator, here's a a brief summary of the study's findings.
Browse the gallery and find out how your food choices impact on the environment.
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