- 18 Jan 2020 02:29
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The average-sized dog consumes about 360 pounds of meat a year and its impact on the environment is double that of a typical SUV. “Owning a dog really is quite an extravagance, mainly because of the carbon footprint of meat,” says John Barrett of the Stockholm Environment Institute.
http://www.salon.com/2014/11/20/the_surprisingly_large_carbon_paw_print_of_your_beloved_pet_partner/
Cats are not much better. If you really care about the planet, do not acquire a meat-eating pet. Also, many pet food bags and toys are made of plastic, another environmental hazard.
The argument that cats and dogs mainly eat the remains of animals not consumed by humans also falls short as those remains can be recycled into other products. And, of course, if humans eat less meat to preserve the environment, there will be less remnants for pets to consume anyway.
http://www.salon.com/2014/11/20/the_surprisingly_large_carbon_paw_print_of_your_beloved_pet_partner/
Cats are not much better. If you really care about the planet, do not acquire a meat-eating pet. Also, many pet food bags and toys are made of plastic, another environmental hazard.
The argument that cats and dogs mainly eat the remains of animals not consumed by humans also falls short as those remains can be recycled into other products. And, of course, if humans eat less meat to preserve the environment, there will be less remnants for pets to consume anyway.
google robert s urbanek