tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post555045795452611199..comments2023-07-01T14:53:34.268+02:00Comments on A Green and Rosie Life: Why going vegan won't save the world ...A Green and Rosie Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-10543745943051072532018-10-12T16:34:41.788+02:002018-10-12T16:34:41.788+02:00I do not disagree with what you are saying but thi...I do not disagree with what you are saying but this post isn't about animal cruelty. It is about the fact that some people say that by going vegan we will sort out all the problems the earth's problems and this simply isn't true. A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-69026033857935299702018-10-12T16:13:25.771+02:002018-10-12T16:13:25.771+02:00You are missing one vital point in this post, and ...You are missing one vital point in this post, and that is veganism is actually about animals. The definition of a vegan is: "Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose." Lots of people refrain from animal products for environmental reasons too but at the end of the day the vegan movement is primarily about ending the mass breeding of animals to inevitably be exploited and/or killed for things we do not need. For me, being vegan is as simple as each time I make a consumer decision - 'has something certainly died for this?' if the answer is yes, I simply buy something else. You can't get it completely right in this world but it is so excuse for not trying. The environmental benefits, health benefits and the fact my food shopping is a lot cheaper are just an added bonus!!<br /><br />Yes, soya use for humans would likely increase if more people were to go vegan. However, there are a lot less humans on the planet than farm animals! You have also mentioned palm oil, but you will find that those who are vegan for environmental reasons also do not consume palm oil. In fact, many will not anyway because of the plight of the orangutans. Bringing up things like palm oil doesn't make sense, as it applies to the general population not just vegans, and I think you will find vegans tend to be a well-researched bunch who already know about this. <br /><br />An overhaul in the way in which we consume is needed in all areas but I think that it is important to bare in mind that for those of us who live in the western world, veganism is the one simple change you can make, right now, that can make a huge difference in your impact on the planet. As a consumer you have choices to make that may seem minor but companies only produce what you buy.<br /><br />People seem so resistant to change, I was too, but vegan food is still food and you won't be hurting anyone - that's kind of the point. Please when you think of veganism remember the animals as well as the planet, none of them asked for this and they certainly don't deserve it. Ask yourself what the difference is between a cow, dog, monkey, human, pig, and in their capacity to fear and feel pain we are all the same. <br /><br />P.S. for anybody reading this who takes offence at a vegan's position - this comment is from a place of love for all beings and the planet, not judgement. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07782858373519985125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-92152206455325636652018-09-05T18:54:59.277+02:002018-09-05T18:54:59.277+02:00This article was fascinating! I'm neither a ve...This article was fascinating! I'm neither a vegetarian or a vegan, but I know plenty of people who are, and I don't like the way they preach about veganism being the answer to everything - it feels like a bandwagon that so many people have just jumped on because celebrities are saying "it's cool to be a vegan" and uncool to eat meat, or any products that have derived from animals. As you've so expertly summarised, living an entirely vegan life might not be as great for the planet as many vegans believe xBeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04040030528874368830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-23942782631022391182018-09-02T10:33:59.143+02:002018-09-02T10:33:59.143+02:00I found this really interesting and agree with a l...I found this really interesting and agree with a lot of what you have stated. I am vegetarian and while I find veganism is a ethical way to go (it actually made a medical condition I have worst due to my iron dropping despite supplements) and I do like the guilt that surrounds it - if you want to be vegan thats great but I do think there are other ways to make a big difference to the environment. Also plastic is a huge issue and many of the tetra pak cartons soya/almond/oat milk come is are not as recyclable as glass cartons etc - there are many pros and cons to both Side Street Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02962518235373699918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-40349449048643858702018-09-01T13:14:03.633+02:002018-09-01T13:14:03.633+02:00I found this really interesting to read. I'm n...I found this really interesting to read. I'm not vegan but now a few people that are and they do believe it is the only solution but it certainly isn't. I defo need to change my mindset and think more carefully about what I'm eating etcKerry Louise Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709656289177743532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-25266872272768532822018-08-31T08:42:10.008+02:002018-08-31T08:42:10.008+02:00I enjoyed reading your post. I am not a vegan but ...I enjoyed reading your post. I am not a vegan but I try not to eat to much meat myself. Claire Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14748004050526495714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-10167248436427561992018-08-30T20:04:45.605+02:002018-08-30T20:04:45.605+02:00By nature Humans are omnivores and there is no way...By nature Humans are omnivores and there is no way that I could give up meat, I think as long as there is a healthy balance and we try to introduce a greener liftestyle that would help. I would love to put a stop to deforestationKarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913596958120846642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-87799120754801541402018-08-30T13:30:28.215+02:002018-08-30T13:30:28.215+02:00I found it very informative. Definitely food for t...I found it very informative. Definitely food for thought. I am not vegan but many people I know are and they think that is the solution. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775456309221173884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-51838495062209765352018-08-30T09:11:50.068+02:002018-08-30T09:11:50.068+02:00Really interesting read! Thanks! Really interesting read! Thanks! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478343468242398000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-5777221698979029892018-08-30T04:49:17.121+02:002018-08-30T04:49:17.121+02:00I was vegetarian as a teenager for 12 years, becau...I was vegetarian as a teenager for 12 years, because I thought it would help change everything. It didn't (it just made me anaemic!) I wish I could live without meat (I love dairy and eggs too much to consider veganism), but it's a strategic, important part of our family diet. But you are right in that the choices WILL make an impact. We only buy meat raised locally, and limit red meat to once a week.PackThePJshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00862647915745188147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-86529689645289638972018-08-29T22:49:00.177+02:002018-08-29T22:49:00.177+02:00I agree so much with you, great point here. Thanks...I agree so much with you, great point here. Thanks for sharing.Leilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10036876327361389439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-39860174926118564432018-08-29T22:30:52.911+02:002018-08-29T22:30:52.911+02:00This was a great read. Really interesting. I can c...This was a great read. Really interesting. I can considered reducing our meat intake but I don't think I can go full veganAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03177498394893224466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-27052834681352279722018-08-29T22:05:23.665+02:002018-08-29T22:05:23.665+02:00Interesting to read about the Soya impact and what...Interesting to read about the Soya impact and what that could help with. I think change is certainly afoot when it comes to the way people view food and where it comes from x Dear Mummy Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18082242006776370580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-46337644619906363102018-08-29T21:23:08.746+02:002018-08-29T21:23:08.746+02:00Wow great! Found this very interesting and well wr...Wow great! Found this very interesting and well written, well done! Lucia Romerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07162097907579451500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-48038788611027318632018-08-29T16:19:59.522+02:002018-08-29T16:19:59.522+02:00Very interesting to hear both sides of the argumen...Very interesting to hear both sides of the argument. I think like you say simple changes would help rather than go completely vegan, which most people find too daunting to even consider.lindsey brayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16130520896249046646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-32747935056671669822018-08-29T11:12:21.776+02:002018-08-29T11:12:21.776+02:00What an interesting read about a topic I certainly...What an interesting read about a topic I certainly need to learn more about. It is evident that changes need to be made soon!Treasure_E_Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567732562824036044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-68809573837309231432018-08-29T03:09:14.470+02:002018-08-29T03:09:14.470+02:00I love this! This is how my mind works. Its one th...I love this! This is how my mind works. Its one thing to embrace a greener lifestyle, it's another thing to understand the science behind it. We need more education behind why we do what we do.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387485890591815522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-72180654901011069622018-08-28T14:00:47.843+02:002018-08-28T14:00:47.843+02:00You've raised some interesting points - there ...You've raised some interesting points - there are so many factors that contribute to global warming, and all of the other issues, that just changing one thing like becoming vegan, isn't necessarily the answer. I think you're right in that we need to take a good look at how we live currently. There are so many things that could be changed for the better, plus I don't think the throwaway culture and lifestyle we have now is helping, nor is it sustainable. Ecothriftylifestyle.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978599840954318450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-81453497073964044162018-08-28T08:33:03.063+02:002018-08-28T08:33:03.063+02:00I agree with you, Sarah and our environmental prob...I agree with you, Sarah and our environmental problems are extremely complicated and the future impossible to predict. The purpose of this post is to counter the fact that some people imply that a vegan lifestyle is the one thing people should do to save the world. It isn't and everything we do has an impact on the planet. I would love to see the end to factory farming and intensive livestock production but I do not believe that turning humanity vegan is the answer to our all our problems.A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2878260668698530448.post-20732857063029950592018-08-27T20:41:58.507+02:002018-08-27T20:41:58.507+02:00I can see what you are saying, veganism wouldn'...I can see what you are saying, veganism wouldn't save the environment on it's own it is more complex than that. However, less land is needed to grow plants than raise animals and the carbon footprint of meat and dairy is generally higher than plant based food. <br />Sarahhttp://www.rhubarbandrunnerbeans.co.uknoreply@blogger.com