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A scientific report by Bristol-based Refrigeration Developments and Testing Ltd. suggests that frozen food emits less CO2 emissions than chilled food, contrary to popular belief.
A scientific report by Bristol-based Refrigeration Developments and Testing Ltd. suggests that frozen food emits less CO2 emissions than chilled food, contrary to popular belief. To assess the carbon footprint of various foodstuffs, the report took into account waste, refrigerants, processing, storage, retail and domestic transport, storage and cooking.
Frozen was considered to be “less CO2 intensive”, according to Judith Evans, lead researcher on the study, “especially when considering CO2 produced from waste”. The study showed that a typical UK Sunday roast meal for a family of four produced over 3% less CO2 when frozen than when chilled.
Over 40 academic papers were referenced to ascertain emissions data from chicken, peas, carrots and roast potato cold chains. Only chicken was found to be less CO2 intensive when chilled.
Frozen was considered to be “less CO2 intensive”, according to Judith Evans, lead researcher on the study, “especially when considering CO2 produced from waste”. The study showed that a typical UK Sunday roast meal for a family of four produced over 3% less CO2 when frozen than when chilled.
Over 40 academic papers were referenced to ascertain emissions data from chicken, peas, carrots and roast potato cold chains. Only chicken was found to be less CO2 intensive when chilled.