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Take The Meat Free Monday Climate Pledge

Published on September 9, 2014 | in Meat & The Environment By theflexitarian |

On September 23rd, world leaders, from government, finance, business, and civil society will meet in New York for the UN Climate Summit. The agenda: galvanising and catalysing climate actions to reduce emissions and strengthen climate resilience. If, like me, these big action plans leave you feeling a bit useless, The Meat Free Monday Climate Pledge is your chance to take part. […]

Earth Day 2014: Go Meat-Free One Day A Week

Published on April 22, 2014 | in Meat & The Environment By theflexitarian |

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Happy Earth Day! Since 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated every year on April 22nd. Growing out of the first Earth Day, Earth Day Network (EDN) works with over 22,000 partners in 192 countries to broaden, diversify and mobilise the environmental movement. More than 1 billion people now participate in Earth Day activities each year, making it […]

On why eating meat is bad for the environment

Published on May 23, 2013 | in Meat & The Environment By theflexitarian |

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Long gone are the days of traditional farming where animals were raised in symbiosis with their surroundings; grazing the farmer’s fields and being an integral part to life on the farm. Meat production has grown to industrial scale to cater for our ever increasing craving for meat and demand for cheaper prices. Unless you buy […]