Soy vs. dairy

Which milk is more eco?

By Culinate staff

July 21, 2010

If you’re trying to save the planet, which milk is more eco: soy milk or cow's milk? The Portland Tribune recently put the two beverages side by side and tackled questions of pollution, local sustainability (here in Oregon, that is), and health. The upshot? The paper plumped for cow’s milk, especially the local, organic, preferably humanely produced variety. But for the lactose-intolerant, of course, soy milk is the way to go.