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While almond milk presents itself as a cleaner alternative to dairy, its production is vastly resource-intensive. It takes about 1.1 gallons of water to produce a single almond, raising concerns over sustainability, especially in drought-prone California. Additionally, reliance on commercial beekeeping for pollination puts further strain on vital bee populations.
Consumers looking for more environmentally sound milk alternatives may find that oat or other non-almond nut milks could be a better fit for sustainability.