Plate Up For The Planet - Vegan Society Campaign Urges Brits To Change Diet

Many people are still reluctant to listen when it comes to the proven and positive effects veganism has on the environment.

Scientific research shows that animal agriculture and animal products are disastrous for the planet. We know that cutting out animal products from your diet is the single most effective action an individual can take to help fight climate change.

An average meat diet emitts 2,055 kg CO2 annualy, compared to a vegetarian diet - 1,391 and a vegan diet - 1,055 kg.

That’s why The Vegan Society is asking people to follow the science and Plate Up for the Planet.

More than 21,817 people have already pledged to give veganism a go as part of the campaign. They have saved 320,710Kg of CO2, the equivalent of 1.8 million washing machine cycles or 1.67Km on a long-haul flight.

Andrew Barnes, Campaigns Project Manager at The Vegan Society, said: “Time is running out – we desperately need to follow the science when it comes to the food on our plates. We’re always told to change our light bulbs, cycle to work or take shorter showers but the huge carbon footprint of animal agriculture is largely ignored. In fact, most people are surprised to hear that you can cut your carbon emissions by 50% just by updating your plate and following a vegan diet.”

“The Vegan Society wants to address this pressing issue with our Plate Up for the Planet campaign which encourages people to think differently about what they eat and how it impacts our planet. Going vegan is one of the most significant things an individual can do to help combat climate change and protect our natural world.”

The relaunch of Plate Up for the Planet comes just weeks ahead of the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow. The Vegan Society is working hard to get food and farming on the agenda as currently animal agriculture, on of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions, is omitted from the discussions. 

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