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How Easily Plant-Based Diets Benefit the Environment
Switching to a plant-based diet isn’t just a personal health choice; it’s a powerful way to help the environment. For people in the UK looking to reduce their meat and animal product consumption, the benefits are substantial. More recent research shows that the carbon footprint of a vegan diet can be as much as 60% smaller than a meat-based one, and 24% smaller than a vegetarian diet. With the UK currently not on target to meet it’s climate commitments by 2030 it’s important we all do as much as we are able to at an individual level to help reduce carbon emissions. Eating Less Meat Means Less Land Clearance One of the…
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Happy Vegan Day! – Our Favourite Vegan Recipes
Happy Vegan day! – Our Favourite Vegan Recipes It’s National Vegan day! Whether you’re thinking of going vegan for your health, for the animals or for the environment, being vegan certainly has a lot of benefits. Veganism has come a long way in the last few years, with most restaurants now offering vegan items on their menus and vegan products now available in all supermarkets. But when it comes to living an eco-friendly lifestyle, is being vegan that important? Is being vegan better for the environment? There are a few things to consider when we assess whether or nothing vegan is better for the environment. According to the UN, meat and dairy…
