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Dear U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, We know you’re busy doing important things to solve the climate crisis. However, we want to make sure that you don’t miss out on our climate idea. So sit back, relax, enjoy a bag of PeaTos and hear us out: it’s time for peas to receive more agricultural subsidy funding. In our previous article, we covered the measly amount that peas receive in agricultural subsidy spending. To refresh your memory, from 1995-2021, peas received $428,846 in U.S. federal agricultural subsidies. However, corn received a whopping $39,549,930 in US federal agricultural subsidies between 1995 and 2021. With this timeframe in mind, peas are only receiving around 1% of U.S. federal agricultural subsidies. (Sorry for being ~pea-Madonnas~, but we care deeply about our beloved peas). To show you why peas deserve more funding, we are going to show you the three ways that peas have a ~“pea”sitive~ climate impact. 1. Peas create their own fertilizer Through a process called nitrogen fixation, peas create their own fertilizer. This is good for the environment because this process enriches the soil. It’s worth noting that there are very few plants in the world that are able to create their own fertilizer, and peas are one of them. We also want to point out that fertilizer use in of itself isn’t a bad thing, but we know that too much fertilizer can lead to harmful environmental consequences. For instance, corn fields throughout the United States use fertilizer, and all this runoff from these fields, among other factors, is contributing to a growing deadzone in the Gulf of Mexico. Also, while you’re reading this, Mr. Secretary, despite causing aquatic chaos via nutrient-loaded runoff from corn cultivation, tasteless Cheetos still won't transition to pea-based production for some semblance of flavor and environmental responsibility! 2. Peas use less water In a world with frequent and prolonged droughts and irregular rainfall patterns are now the “new normal”, we should all be doing our best to conserve water. Peas play a part in water conservation because they require less water to grow. It takes 1,314 liters of water to produce 1 kilo of hulled corn, while it takes just 595 liters of water to produce 1 kilo of green peas, which is an almost 66% reduction in water consumption. While some crops are water-intensive, such as almonds, or have a moderate level of water usage, such as corn (which is an ingredient of Cheetos🤢), it's undeniable that water can be spent more efficiently on supporting crops like peas. Additionally, you may not even have to water peas yourself since they typically grow during a wetter and cooler period of the year. 3. Peas are a source of sustainable protein In order to meet the Paris Climate Agreement goals, the world needs to urgently shift away from animal-based protein. One cup of peas amounts to nearly 8 grams of protein, and it has lower environmental burdens than beef protein. And today, with roughly 9 kilograms of beef being consumed every day, resulting in 0.8 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents, a significant portion of our individual consumer emissions are coming from meat-heavy diets. In fact, “if Europeans and North Americans were to forgo eating beef, they would cut 1.2 tons and 3.3 tons of carbon dioxide equivalents, respectively.” Livestock farming also worsens soil erosion, produces greenhouse gasses such as methane, and livestock waste pollutes waterways. Peas can contribute to the sustainable protein transition by providing a reliable source of protein to the world without worsening the climate crisis, while also improving soil health and preserving water. Mr. Secretary, we want you to ~peas~ take this climate idea seriously. We believe that peas deserve more funding since not only are they a delicious choice in tasty snacks like PeaTos, but they offer a host of environmental benefits. When it comes to snacks like Cheetos, we're not trying to play the blame game, but let's be real – their overreliance on corn doesn't quite measure up to the eco-friendly awesomeness that peas bring to the table (and let's face it, corn-based snacks can be a snooze for adventurous taste buds). It’s time to give peas the agricultural subsidy funding they deserve! If you would like to learn more about the emission impact differences for products like ours, check out this timely NY Times article on the subject below! https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/climate/diet-vegan-meat-emissions.html
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If you've been keeping up with our posts, you're probably aware that peas are the cool kids of the crop world when it comes to sustainability. Despite peas’ awesome ability to be a cover crop, improve soil health, have a low water footprint, and be a source of protein, they aren’t receiving the same amount of crop subsidies when compared to corn. US federal crop subsidies for dry peas only make up barely over 1% when compared to the subsidies for corn. From an environmental perspective, this is a massive misuse of federal resources. Let’s break down why: Between 1995 and 2021, a little over 35% of U.S. agricultural subsidies went to corn. This translates to a whopping $39,549,930! When compared to the next highest subsidized crop, soybeans, they only get around $23.5 million. So now, what about dry peas? Brace yourself: the subsidies for peas in comparison to corn farming nationally are like finding loose change in your couch cushions. Peas receive a measly $428,846 in US federal agricultural subsidies. We're talking about a measly 1% — barely a blip on the subsidy radar! It's like peas got invited to the subsidy party, but corn showed up with a full marching band and fireworks. Talk about an unbalanced crop budget extravaganza! At PeaTos, we want you to be a part of the peas-olution! Together, we can make peas the eco-friendly rockstars of our plates.US government, there’s no need to keep raining on the pea-rade. It’s time to give peas the crop subsidies they deserve! While Uncle Sam does their thing, why not enjoy the snacktastic goodness of PeaTos? Indulge in the crunch while democracy does its slow dance! And for those who like to get creative in the kitchen, why not experiment with PeaTos-infused recipes that will make your taste buds sing? How about this vegan PeaTos Queso, or if you need a complete dinner, try out this sweet bean casserole! You can find more vegan PeaTos recipe ideas on our website.
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Let peas improve the climate
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We should subsidise products with a positive climate impact and peas are one of them!
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Less than 1% of U.S. federal agricultural subsidy funding goes to peas? That is shockingly low, especially since peas do so much for the environment.
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Cheetos, you’re in a bit of a pickle (or should we say, pea-kle) for using GMOs (genetically-modified-organisms), and we are going to give you a climate warning! So, why should people care that Cheetos uses GMOs? Reason #1 – GMOs may not be healthy for you to eat. The Non-GMO Project, which verifies products and brands in North America for being GMO-free, has indicated that while a small amount of GMOs make it to human consumption, some GMOs eaten in our diet are the unhealthy processed ingredients like oils and sugars. Overeating processed oil and sugar is like playing a game of Jenga with your health - it might not collapse right away, but the more you add, the more likely it is to topple over. Reason #2 — Using GMOs in the environment can have harmful effects. The research behind GMOs’ environmental impacts has been abundantly clear with rising herbicide usage rates. And not to disturb your ~inner-peas~, but the surge in herbicides has led to the creation of pesticide-resistant “super-bugs” and “superweeds”. On top of that, GMOs’ have a gloomy impact on biodiversity and the ecosystem. This sounds like a reci-pea for disaster! Reason #3 — Scientific knowledge around GMOs is still being debated. We’ve read that the science behind whether GMOs are healthy for you is still up in the air since credible, independent, long-term feeding studies are absent. A reason why these long-term studies are absent is that some scientists say that it’s difficult even to do research on GMOs since some products have intellectual property, and scientists who don’t let developers give excessive control over the research publication are being denied access to GMO information. Cheetos, could you please kick GMOs to the curb? Let's make the future of snacks healthier for our bodies and the planet! (Just to be clear, we're not saying that Cheetos using GMOs will lead to the end of the world. We just think that Cheetos choosing GMOs over non-GMOs isn't doing the planet any favors. Apologies for being a pea-Madonna, but we think this is a big issue). And if you’re not convinced by our three-tiered climate warning, we'll personally come to your house and serenade you with pea-themed songs until you change your mind. Did you miss our previous climate warning to Chester the Cheetah? We’ll repeat it so everyone will know: Cheetos’ cheese usage (6000 tons a year) amounts to a carbon footprint of 388,793 kg of CO2. And, if you can’t imagine what 6000 tons of cheese looks like, try imagining 4.5 giant sequoias or 132 Boeing airplanes! Do you have ideas for our next We Don’t Have Time article or climate review? Let us know in the comments!
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Good job exposing this absurdness. No to GMO's
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Cheetos must change. Perfect thoughts.
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brilliant
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New Year, new you? Are you already struggling to keep up with your New Year's resolution? Ditch the boring old resolution cause Veganuary’s got your back. If you’re unaware, Veganuary is a massive movement of consumers seeking plant-based options in January and looking to reduce, or eliminate, their consumption of meat and other animal products throughout the rest of the year. We support Veganuary for all the benefits it offers to the planet, but it doesn’t have to end Jan. 31! We should all try adopting a more environmentally conscious plant-based diet beyond January! This year, think beyond trying to hit the gym every day or giving up your morning cup of coffee for your new year's resolution. Veganuary is a great time to take the first step toward a plant-based diet. And what better way to do that than by chomping down on a bag of PeaTos? All PeaTos snack products have the tastiness of “junk food” without the junk, are plant-based, and are better for you than Cheetos and Funyuns. Per Veganuary’s 2022 stats, more than 2 million people went vegan for January and saved the same amount of CO2 emissions from flying from NYC to DC 1.8 million times! And that's not all. They also saved 3.2 million gallons of water, spared more than 2 million animals, and prevented the equivalent of 3,290 tonnes of sewage from entering our waterways. This was all done in a month! Just imagine what can be done for the planet if everyone stuck to their New Year pea-solutions! So, be the superhero the earth needs in this new year. Say goodbye to the same old, same old. Because let's be real, no one wants to be the person who talks about saving the planet but still reaches for a bag of chips made from dairy. Yes, we’re looking at you, Cheetos. This year, it's time to step up your snack game and go for something a little more... pea-tacular. You'll be joining a trend that is hotter than the fiery hot Peatos curls. That’s right, 52% of U.S. consumers are eating more vegan, and 62% of 79 million U.S. households buy plant-based products. And the global vegan food market is projected to reach 43.8 billion USD by 2028. Being a part of the #Veganuary movement makes you a trendsetter, a trailblazer, and a vegan warrior. You're not just part of a resolution. You are a part of a movement. So, don't wait any longer. Make the switch to Peatos and join the #Veganuary movement every year. Trust us; you won't regret it. Be the change you wish to see in the world, one bag of PeaTos at a time. Your taste buds (and the planet) will thank you. Stay cool, stay vegan, and stay crunchy with PeaTos.
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Dear PeaTos Thank you for getting your climate love to level 2! We have reached out to Veganuary and requested a response. I will keep you updated on any progress! /Adam We Don't Have Time
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nice one, hope this culture will be carried even after January
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Going vegan past Veganuary would have great climate benefits!
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Did you know that the United Nations declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses? The United Nations declared the International Year of Pulses to promote the use of pulse-based proteins, further global production of pulses, better utilize crop rotations and address the challenges in the trade of pulses. So what are pulses? Let’s break this down. According to the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health, a pulse is the seed inside a legume plant. The different types of pulses include beans, lentils – and of course, peas! And PeaTos are made from a pulse flour blend that includes pea flour, lentil flour, fava bean protein, and pea fiber. At PeaTos, we are hap-pea with our pea heritage and identity. It gives us an edge over our competitors like Cheetos and Funyuns, whose main ingredient – corn 🤢 – has yet to be a part of its own United Nations International Year. We are glad that the United Nations shined a light on peas, and chose to dedicate an entire year to pulses. But, here at PeaTos, we know the party doesn’t have to stop there. We need to keep the momentum going, and we hope the United Nations embraces another international year dedicated to pulses soon! Check out our website to learn more about PeaTos! https://peatos.com/
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Dear PeaTos Thank you for getting your climate love to level 2! We have reached out to United Nations and requested a response. I will keep you updated on any progress! /Adam We Don't Have Time
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I like peas and would like to try PeaTos. Is it available in Germany?
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Not just feeding but healthy feeding
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Ok, we will say what everyone else has been thinking but no one has said — Chester, the Cheetah from Cheetos, deserves a climate warning! Well, maybe not everyone was thinking about this, but they should be! Every product has its environmental impact, but we want to shine the climate warning spotlight on Cheetos. As part of our climate warning against Chester, we are focusing on the environmental consequences of using cheese to make Cheetos. But first, we must understand how much cheese is used in Cheetos. Fact: Cheetos uses 6000 tons (or 5,443,108 kg) of cheddar cheese every YEAR! It’s hard even to imagine what 6000 tons of cheddar cheese looks like, but we are going to put it into perspective for you: The total weight of the Eiffel Tower is 10,100 tons — and this makes Cheetos’ yearly cheese consumption more than half of the weight of the Eiffel Tower! A single giant Sequoia tree weighs 1300 tons – and the same weight of nearly 4.5 giant Sequoia trees is what Cheetos uses in cheese for one year! A Boeing 737-800 airplane weighs 45.355 tons – which means a year of Cheetos cheese usage amounts to 132 Boeing airplanes! Now that we’ve broken down what Cheetos’ 6000 tons of cheese looks like, we want to share that just a single kilogram of cheese has a carbon footprint of 14 kilograms of CO2. That by itself should be expected, but this is the part where your eyes should widen. The 6000 tons of cheddar cheese made in Cheetos has a carbon footprint of 388,793.46 kg CO2. To get rid of the yearly carbon footprint of Cheetos’ cheese, you would need to: Switch 14,736 incandescent lamps to LEDs Recycle 135 tons of waste from a landfill Have 6,429 tree seedlings growing for ten years It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that the cheese in Cheetos has a monumental environmental impact. And we don’t think Cheetos should get a free pass for what their product does to the environment. We all need to do better, but Cheetos can learn a thing or two from us at PeaTos. Our products are 100% plant-based, have more fiber and protein, and taste better than Cheetos. Interested in learning more? Go to our website - https://peatos.com/pages/nutrition-facts What should we talk about next?
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This is such a good idea since any minor offence is a major hazard to the environment.
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Thanks for shedding light on the magnitude of Cheetos environmental impact.There's no doubt they deserved a climate warning ⚠️ and hoping this alarm will ensure change.
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These are terrible statistics, it's time for Cheetos to go vegan! For the planet and everyone's health
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PeaTos’ journey to reinvent the way Americans snack began by fundamentally looking at the mighty pea and how peas could topple the other large corn-based snack monopolies like PepsiCo’s Frito Lays. To dethrone Frito Lays and offer consumers a healthier snacking experience, PeaTos Founder and CEO Nick Desai revolutionized the salty snack category with a salty and delicious pea-based snack that rivals famous snacks like Cheetos® and Funyuns®. Since PeaTos’ launch in 2019, American households positively responded to the amazing tasty snack, and PeaTos is now available in 4,700 retailers in the USA and growing! A look into the peas used in PeaTos would reveal that peas are rich in fiber, magnesium, and protein. However, people may not realize just how environmentally friendly peas are. So, how do peas positively impact our environment? 🤔👇 (Sources in the comments 😁) 🔬☑️ Peas have a low water footprint, which means peas take relatively little water to grow. With the global temperature rising, climate change will strain water resources, and water conservation will be increasingly important in the near future. Corn, which is a common ingredient in other salty snacks, has a higher water footprint than peas 😬🌽🚰 🔬☑️Peas are a plant-based protein with a lower carbon footprint. Humanity needs to lessen its carbon footprint and balance its need for protein. Communities can begin to address the climate challenges of consuming meat-based protein by eating peas as a healthy and environmentally sustainable source of protein in their diet. Peas’ carbon footprint is 0.20 kg CO2e per 1/2 cup of split peas. In plain English, that means that the greenhouse gas emissions of peas are 48.7 times lower than a beef burger 🤯🤯🤯 🔬☑️ Peas are cover crops, which is a huge benefit to farmers. Cover crops reduce erosion, increase biodiversity, help to control pests, and improve soil health. Peas pack a positive climate-friendly punch above their weight. 👊✅ Besides prioritizing peas as its main ingredient, PeaTos is also revamping the long overdue and stagnant salty snack product line to transform the junk food industry. PeaTos products have zero artificial additives, are non-GMO, and are 100% plant-based. That's why we have partnered with We Don't Have Time. We want PeaTos to be a driver of change within the snack food industry that has been long dominated by corn. Over the past two decades alone, American corn has received a massive $116 billion in subsidies, and corn represents the largest use of American land as an agricultural product. To ensure the mass production of corn, farming practices have resorted to using more groundwater and fertilizers. This fertilizer runoff from corn-producing regions of the USA has contributed to a threateningly sizable dead zone in ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico. Peas have been helping American farmers cut costs with their ability to improve farming yields over time, jumpstart the ecosystem's biodiversity, and require less water and fertilizer to be grown. Over the last two decades, peas have also received fewer subsidies than corn, with peas receiving $128 million in subsidies. The benefits peas provide for the environment should make people think twice about what they consume as snacks and put in their pantries. We look forward to sharing what we do to make the snack industry healthier and more climate-friendly without compromising the “junk food” taste! What should we talk about in our next post? Tell us your suggestions in the comments section. To read more about how PeaTos’ planted-based and non-GMO product holds up against other Big Snack competitors like Frito-Lays’ Cheetos or Funyuns, go to https://peatos.com/pages/nutrition-facts
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So cool. It's have more to choice. https://cookieclicker-2.com/
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Cool! I really like peas based products, I think legumes are the future! Are you only available in the US?
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Very important, let's put our money into commodities that have a positive impact on health and the planet
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The government seems to think, more subsidies for oil and less for food
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Peas and other sustainable crops should be embraced by governments to ensure food security