Federal Environment Agency is calling for new standards for sustainable nutrition!

Federal Environment Agency is calling for new standards for sustainable nutrition!

Dessau-Roßlau, Deutschland - "What's going on in the city of the cathedral"? Let's bring some light into the current discussion about the ecological footprint of our food. The Federal Environment Agency has published very fresh recommendations that are not only important for our diet, but could also have far -reaching consequences for our environment. In a report by eco-world.de Criteria should be considered: greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity and water consumption. Especially in times when more and more people are striving for climate -friendly nutrition, this could be a crucial step in the right direction.

Currently, however, it looks like this: A uniform standard for taking the environmental effects into account in the ecological footprint of food is still missing. The specialist dialogue, which was carried out last year on behalf of the Ministry of the Environment, aimed to identify central areas of action and clarify the scientific status. And indeed: the experts agree that the three factors mentioned play a central role and can be integrated into different areas such as education, politics or even product packaging.

The current Situation and its challenges

so how is it? A central problem is that the data and methods for evaluating greenhouse gas emissions and water use are good. The challenge continues to be evaluated by biodiversity, where there are still different approaches. Many participants in the specialist dialogue spoke out for not leaving this important topic outside, even if the corresponding methods have not yet been mature.

When we talk about the global relationships, the picture becomes even clearer. According to the [Global Footprint Network] (https://www.bpb.de/kurz-knapp/sumen-und-fakten/globalization/255298/biocapazitata-und-oekological-fussprpron, the worldwide demand for natural resources has been exceeding the range of regenerated resources since 1970. This has not only local, but also global implications. Studies show that, in order to achieve a standard of living like in Switzerland, we need about three earths.

The responsibility of the companies

Another urgent topic is the environmental pollution by companies. These are not only in your own company, but also in the global supply chains. The Federal Office for the Environment (BAFU) emphasizes that building, agriculture and mobility are the main drivers of environmental pollution. In fact, companies have to take on an active role here to reduce the effects of their productions. The results of a study on environmental hotspots in eight important Swiss industries show where the biggest challenges are.

The "Planetary Boundaries", ie the planetary limits, are another concept that shows where there is still room for improvement. The current reporting on environmental footprints for Europe offers valuable indications of achieving a sustainable economy that is sustainable in the sense of a "one planet economy".

summarized can be said: There is still a long way to be before we can establish a resource -friendly and sustainable lifestyle. However, the efforts that are currently undertaken are a promising beginning. So let's work to take a look at not only our food, but also our environment and take responsibility!