There will be carbon footprint labeling on most products soon.
Walmart, McDonalds, Taco Bell and others notified their suppliers more than a year ago to prepare for it. Their customers are wanting to make choices that are helathy for themselves and for the planet, so retailers are going to give them the info...
Lots of food processors have signed on to DOE and EPA's energy leadership program to reduce energy use by 25% in 10 years, and by 50% in 20 years. Energy reduction is largely carbong reduction, but carbon also includes tillage (low till or multiple passes over the ground), fertilizer (pesticide and herbicide) use, packaging, transporation, and recyclability. Basically all inputs, cradle to grave.
