In terms of carbon emissions, I’ve estimated that the Quarter Pounder accounts for 2.99 kg of CO 2 equivalents compared with the McPlant Burger at 0.29 kg. Indeed, they cost same with both burgers coming in at £3.49 but for some reason the Meal options is £4.79 for the McPlant, a full pound cheaper than the Quarter Pounder Meal option at £5.79 They look very similar with the McPlant in the foreground. I ordered our meal, which is one McPlant Meal and a traditional beef equivalent burger, the Quarter Pounder with Cheese for comparison.įinally, here are the two burgers side-by-side. So, we are here to see and taste the McPlant Burger for ourselves. Indeed, animal farming accounts for nearly a fifth of all Greenhouse Gas emissions, more than all global transport combined.įor McDonalds to bring out a non-meat alternative burger in the form of the McPlant Burger shows that the world’s largest restaurant company is keen on making a change for the good. Beef is one of the most carbon emission intensive animal protein foods, mainly due to the methane released during the cow’s digestion. Non- or low-meat diets can help the environment too. Restaurants, supermarkets and, even fast-food outlets like McDonalds are making non-meat meals available. There is a growing interest in non- or low-meat diets including Vegetarianism, Veganism and Flexitarian options. This article looks at the introduction in the UK of the McPlant Burger and the options that it brings for combating climate change. When McDonald’s bring out a Vegan alternative burger meal, the McPlant, they have got to know that non-meat diets are becoming a mainstream thing.
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