Roughly 80% of all US grain production goes to feeding livestock, along with all of the fossil fuel, pesticides, and land use that it entails. Since the animal spends about 90% of that energy just staying alive, it leaves only 10% for human consumption. In general, eating lower on the food-chain greatly decreases the ecological impact of your diet. Forget vegetarianism for a minute. It.s great if you can do it, but let.s face it we all like a steak every now and then. The trick is to just cut down on how much meat you do eat. Next time you.re at the Hop, try going for the meatless wrap or maybe get the veggie option at Homeplate a couple times per week. Even opting for a smaller animal like chicken will increase the efficiency of your diet. Aside from the green benefits, it.s healthier for you anyway.