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Yi Li, Senior Lecturer in Marketing, Macquarie University

Want a side of CO₂ with that? Better food labels help us choose more climate-friendly foods

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When you’re deciding what to eat for lunch or dinner, do you consider the meal’s greenhouse gas emissions? How do you compare the carbon footprint of a beef sandwich with that of a falafel wrap?

Most people can’t tell what’s better for the climate. Even those who care deeply about making sustainable food choices can struggle.

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