Our Campus Action Now (CAN) students work on a variety of exciting projects that have real-world applications. One option is developing delicious recipes that have a low environmental impact, while still being accessible for college students with limited time and kitchen resources. This Stuffed Sweet Potato recipe developed by a team at University of California Berkeley was a huge hit!
To truly understand how our food choices affect the planet, it’s important to look at their environmental impact. Here’s a comparison of the estimated greenhouse gas emissions from their plant-based meals and their meat-based versions.
Carbon Footprint
One serving of Stuffed Sweet Potatoes is associated with 335 g CO2e.
- Carbon Rating: A (classified as “Very Low Carbon Footprint”)
Land Usage
One serving of Stuffed Sweet Potatoes uses an estimated 0.31 m2 land.
Water Usage
One serving of Stuffed Sweet Potatoes has a water footprint of ~116.1 liters.
- In comparison, a breakfast of bacon and eggs has a water footprint of ~526 liters!
