August 22nd, 2018 It is well found that the agricultural sector, livestock in particular, produces a significant portion of global greenhouse gases emissions. Veganism, some argue, should be the preferred diet in order to bring down emissions from the farming world. Almost 80 per cent of vegans in the US Read more…
July 11th, 2018 Every animal liberation group has its own opinion on the most effective way to bring awareness to the issue of animal exploitation. Some groups favour peaceful protest or to lobby politicians for policy changes, however, others have taken a more aggressive approach. This was the case at Read more…
June 15th, 2018 World Meat Free Week is taking place this week in a bid to encourage people to try a plant-based diet. The campaign is running from 11 to 18 June and calls on people to join in by switching from meat-centric meals to vegetarian alternatives. The campaign started Read more…
January 10th, 2017 A weekend-long Vegan Foodie Festival is coming to Dublin this month to showcase the best of Irish vegan food. The first of its kind in Ireland, the festival will see a mix of completely vegan and vegan-friendly restaurants getting involved to offer discounts on delicious vegan grub. Read more…
November 9th, 2017 The advertising standards watchdog has been overwhelmed by complaints against the National Dairy Council’s (NDC) new campaign promoting Irish milk as a plant-based product. The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI) has received 58 complaints since the multimedia campaign – Irish Dairy the Complete Natural – launched earlier Read more…
September 14th, 2017 To mark the end of zero waste week in Ireland and the start of September we’ve got nine inspired ways to cut down on your consumption even if you’re a zero waste guru or a plastic fiend. 1. Become an on-the-run Zero Waste Wonder September is here and Read more…
The former President Mary Robinson has called to “eat less meat, or no meat at all, become vegetarian or vegan” during negotiations ahead the Paris Agreement on climate change.
