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Food
Sweet drinks: Do you know how they affect the climate?
I understand what's at stake
The only essential drink is water!
Drinking sweetened beverages often can lead to weight gain and increase the risk of diseases such as diabetes.
In addition, most of those beverages have a fairly high carbon footprint.
Taking action
If you’re craving a sweet drink, opt for syrups. They have a much lower carbon footprint than sodas and fruit juices: about 0.01 kg CO2e per liter.
Find out about other ways to reduce your carbon footprint
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