https://ecotrends.org/ Tracking the future of a sustainable planet en Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:15:21 GMT https://ecotrends.org/fast-food-carbon-footprint-state-by-state-breakdown/ https://ecotrends.org/fast-food-carbon-footprint-state-by-state-breakdown/ From beef-heavy supply chains to single-use packaging mountains, the fast-food industry is one of America's most underexamined sources of greenhouse gas emissions. A closer look at how major chains perform across different states reveals a patchwork of progress, negligence, and surprising reform — and shows consumers exactly where their next meal stands on the climate ledger. EcoTrends Food Systems & Sustainability Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:15:21 GMT