date:Sep 05, 2012
Based on research carried out by Refrigeration Developments and Testing, based in Bristol, the Carbon Emissions from Chilled and Frozen Cold Chains report calculated the carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) from a Sunday roast meal for four people comprising of chicken, peas, carrots and roast potatoes.
Having calculated all emissions, from slaughter to consumption, the study found that the chilled meal was equivalent to 6.546kg CO2e compared to 6.329kg CO2e for the frozen meal.
Author Judith Evan