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Environmental labels on fast food could change the way we eat for the better [1]
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Date: 2022-12-30
Researchers found nearly a quarter of consumers were more likely to reach for a more environmentally friendly meal like a chicken sandwich instead of a burger when presented with environmental labeling.
What we eat can make a difference in fighting climate change, as can the information presented about our food options, according to a paper published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers looked at whether fast-food ordering changes when consumers are presented with the type of labeling for environmental concerns usually reserved for health considerations. It turns out that climate menu impact labels make a difference—even more so when they’re presented in a more negative light.
More than 5,000 adults participated in a randomized clinical trial with such labels for fast food. Nearly a quarter more of participants who saw labels showing which option was the more environmentally damaging went for a more sustainable option, typically an alternative to red meat of some sort. For those who were presented with labels that provided the more sustainable option on a menu, just 10% more participants opted for that option.
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