Eat Like a Giraffe
Sometimes it’s hard to know how we can help wild animals — especially ones that live far away, like in Tanzania or South Africa. But the good news? Small changes we make at home can have a global impact!
Reducing our carbon footprint helps animals everywhere, including giraffes, who are facing growing threats from disease and food scarcity caused by climate change. Choosing plant-based meals is a powerful act of kindness — one that protects wild animals and their habitats as well as sparing farm animals from suffering.
One easy way to make a difference is eating less red meat. Swapping just one meat-based meal a week for a plant-based option can reduce your carbon emissions by 400 kg — that’s like skipping a 2,000 mile flight! For a family of four, that adds up to over 1.5 tons of CO2 saved each year!
It can be as simple as choosing tofu, lentils, beans, or your favorite meat substitute instead of beef or lamb. Every meatless meal helps fight climate change and protect habitats — including deserts, where many species (like giraffes) are already feeling the effects.
Livestock farming is a major driver of deforestation and habitat destruction. But when we opt for plant-based meals, we reduce the demand for agricultural land and shrink our overall carbon footprint.
At The Living Desert, our team took on the challenge and in just one month, we collectively saved 8545 kg of CO2 by eating more climate-friendly meals!
Reducing our meat consumption is one of the most immediate and impactful actions that we can take — and one of the most compassionate. Start eating like a giraffe today!
Bite-Sized Reasons to Eat Less Meat:
- Skipping beef trims your carbon footprint more than giving up your car!
- Beef production is a leading cause of deforestation
- Fields used for animal feed could feed an extra 3.5 billion people if repurposed