Author: McKinley Corbley / Source: Good News Network
The government of Denmark may soon require grocery stores and packaging manufacturers to grade foods based on their environmental impact.
The ambitious initiative would calculate the grade based on the amount of transportation the product required to reach the shelves, as well as how much water was used to make the product, which pesticides were used on its exterior, the environmental impact of the packaging, and the amount of greenhouse gas emissions that were created as a byproduct of the food.
Legislators admit that the task will be difficult based on the challenge of grading the products in contrast with their nutritious content as well.
Ideally, the labels would encourage consumers to shop more responsibly and urge food companies to use more sustainable practices for their products.
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