The Vegetarian Society - World Water Day Press Release 2009

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	March 2009 World Water Day - 22 March 2009 International World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of fresh water and advocating the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Food manufacture is one of the most water intensive activities in the world and it takes far less water to produce plant foods than meat. A vegetarian diet helps to decrease water consumption and pollution. Some quick facts and figures for World Water Day · Over 1 billion people worldwide do not have access to clean water and more than double that number do not have proper sanitation. · Livestock production accounts for over 8% of global human water consumption. · It is estimated that by 2050 food demand will roughly double and therefore demand on water allocations for agriculture will rise. · Estimates of the water required to produce a kilo of beef vary, from 13,000 litres right up to 100,000 litres. The water required to produce a kilo of wheat is somewhere between 1,000-2,000 litres. If you would like to find out more about water use and food production then call 0161 925 2000 to receive a free copy of Why it’s green to go vegetarian or visit www.vegsoc.org/environment Notes for editors · For press information please contact Su on 0161 925 2012 or su@vegsoc.org, or out of office hours call mobiles 07973 108 165/7, visit www.vegsoc.org/press Press Officer press@vegsoc.org For the latest Vegetarian Society press releases visit www.vegsoc.org The Vegetarian Society Direct line - 0161 925 2012 Fax 0161 926 9182 Registered Charity: 259358

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