Environmental Impact of Plant-Based Milks

The video ranks various types of milk based on their environmental impact, from worst to best. Dairy milk is the least environmentally friendly due to high emissions and land use. Rice milk also has a significant impact due to methane emissions and water pollution. Almond milk, while popular, uses a lot of water. Coconut milk is relatively better but has ethical concerns. Soy milk is a good option if sourced responsibly. Hazelnut milk is environmentally friendly as it doesn't rely on drought-prone areas. Oat milk is the best choice with low land use, water use, and emissions. A chart is provided for comparison, and viewers are encouraged to explore more details on the YouTube channel.

Which type of milk is considered the least environmentally friendly due to its high greenhouse gas emissions and land use?

• Soy Milk

• Dairy Milk

• Oat Milk

• Coconut Milk

What is a major environmental concern associated with rice milk production?

• High water usage

• Deforestation

• Methane emissions

• Worker exploitation

Despite its popularity, what is a significant environmental drawback of almond milk?

• High land use

• Methane emissions

• High water use

• Deforestation

What ethical issue is associated with the production of coconut milk?

• Methane emissions

• High water use

• Worker exploitation

• Deforestation

Why is soy milk considered a good environmental choice when sourced from the US and Canada?

• It avoids deforestation in the Amazon

• It uses less water

• It is cheaper to produce

• It requires fewer pesticides

What makes hazelnut milk a more sustainable choice compared to other nut milks?

• It requires less land

• It doesn't rely on honeybees for pollination

• It is cheaper to produce

• It uses less water

Which milk is ranked as the most environmentally friendly due to its low resource use?

• Soy Milk

• Rice Milk

• Coconut Milk

• Oat Milk