Skipping meat just one day a week can cut a person’s food-related carbon footprint by around 8 percent over a year.
Start with one familiar meatless dish you already like, since a comfortable recipe is easier to repeat than a whole new cuisine.
Lean on beans, lentils, and tofu, which are cheap, filling, and carry a far smaller footprint than beef.
Grow the habit slowly from one day to two, and the reduction adds up without ever feeling like a sacrifice.
One day a week is an easy entry point that quickly becomes a lasting habit.