Yes, Queal is designed to be significantly more sustainable than traditional diets, particularly compared to meat-based meals.
Plant-based impact: All our current Queal products are vegan, making them inherently more environmentally friendly than animal-based foods. Switching from a meat-based diet to plant-based meals like Queal can save approximately 850kg of CO2 per year per person. Even replacing just a few traditional meals per week with Queal makes a meaningful difference - two meatless days saves about 130kg CO2 annually, whilst four days saves 260kg.
Local sourcing: We minimise transport emissions by sourcing ingredients from The Netherlands and neighbouring EU countries. Our oats come from the UK and Finland, soy is processed in The Netherlands, and our vitamin mix is produced locally. This regional supply chain reduces our carbon footprint whilst ensuring quality and freshness.
Zero food waste approach: Unlike traditional food that often spoils or gets discarded for aesthetic reasons, Queal has a year-long shelf life and uses 100% of the ingredients - no peels, bones, or inedible parts. Every gram of Queal becomes nutrition, not waste. Our precise portioning means you consume exactly what you need, eliminating the estimated 210kg of CO2 per year that comes from household food waste.
Efficient packaging: Three complete meals fit in one recyclable bag, drastically reducing packaging compared to traditional groceries. No need for multiple containers, wrapping, or refrigerated transport.
Track your impact: When you're logged into your Queal account, you can see your specific contribution to reduced CO2 emissions in your personal dashboard, making your positive environmental impact tangible and measurable.