Plant-based meat alternatives are all the rage now, and they can be found as vegetarian and vegan options at popular fast-food restaurants. You might wonder if these protein alternatives also are better for the environment; the Good Food Institute studied just that, and they say that, yes, these meat alternatives are more eco-friendly. Just on greenhouse gas emissions alone, popular brands like Impossible and Beyond had nearly a 90% reduction in emissions when compared to conventional meat. And plant-based meats use less water, create less air pollution and cut deforestation in half.