It takes 1740 litres of water to make a hamburger

It takes 1740 litres of water to make a hamburger

It takes 6,965 litres of water to produce under half a kilogram of beef, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. That number includes irrigation for the grains and grasses that the cattle feed on, plus water for drinking and processing. A good step toward being more environmentally friendly may be swapping out that juicy hamburger for a veggie alternative.

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Source: RD.com

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