Many of the foods we eat on a daily basis have a direct impact on the environment. Danish officials want to make its citizens aware of that by adding the carbon footprint of food products on their labels. The use of pesticides, transportation, and packaging will play a significant role in calculating the carbon emissions of individual foods.
Denmark wants to start labeling food based on its environmental impact
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