For people who do not eat burgers and steaks can be a hard pill to swallow. But what if you could have all the same great flavors without impacting the environment like traditional meat production does? That is exactly what Beyond Meat – a company leading in plant-based protein – promises.

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Beyond Meat is about creating a “better way to feed our future” [Beyond Meat Mission Statement]. They think that by switching to plant-based meat alternatives, which can greatly reduce our ecological footprints. Here’s how:

Resource Reduction: Livestock farming uses up excessive resources.  Beyond Meat claims that their burgers use 99% less water, 93% less land, and 46% less energy than beef ones [Agriculture Dive]. Which results in a heavy reduction of environmental pressure.

Climate Change Fighter: Animal agriculture contributes heavily to greenhouse gas emissions. Beyond Meat estimates its products generate almost 90% fewer greenhouse gasses than a beef patty [Beyond Meat Mission Statement]. It helps to fight climate change.

Beyond Meat is more than just the product itself; it also educates customers on the environmental benefits of plant-based diets. Through EVERFI collaboration, they initiated the Beyond Lunch Sustainability Challenge which aimed at giving life skills for students in relation to making informed food choices and options about environment [Beyond Meat Investor Relations].

Is it a Perfect Solution?

However, some experts raise concerns over certain aspects of plant-based overproduction as an alternative offered by Beyond Meats about its environmental impact Nonetheless, the company continues to innovate and develop better practices.

The Future of Food

Beyond Meats contributes largely towards these developments. With increased awareness among consumers regarding food-related pollution, there will be an increasing demand for protein alternatives made from plants such as beans or peas. Companies like this are setting us on our journey toward sustainable sustenance reflecting every tasty morsel eaten.

Therefore, next time you decide to throw some meat on the grill, try Beyond Meat. Don’t be surprised as it may taste even better if not perfect!