Cricket Flour: Well Worth Stomaching

5. What Are the Environmental Benefits of Cricket Flour?

Cricket flour advocates appreciate the sustainability of crickets as a food source. Crickets leave a miniscule eco-footprint compared to cattle, pork, and poultry. The insects require just ten percent of the water and 16 percent of the feed to produce the same amount of protein as beef. This means the cost to the environment is significantly lower for insects than larger animals. The insects also emit at least 80 percent fewer greenhouse gases than livestock, so they contribute considerably less to climate change.