Showing posts with label Vegetarian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vegetarian. Show all posts
Sunday, 9 December 2012
Meat Free Mondays
Did you know that if you go one day a week without meat then you could significantly reduce your carbon footprint over your lifespan?
The reason for this is that meat production consumes a higher percentage of the global water supply than any other commercial activity. Agriculture also uses 38% of the world's habitable land as well as 19% of the world's emissions of greenhouse gases.
We all know that by 2050 we will be struggling to feed a population of 9 billion which shows us that sustainable eating will be a hot topic in years to come.
Eating a diet that is lower in animal products means saving money and preserving our health with the added bonus of preserving the earth for years to come.
There are many delicious veggie recipes online so why not give it a go and have a Meat Free Monday? You may never look back...
Find out more about Meat Free Mondays at:
http://www.meatfreemondays.co.uk/ and http://www.meatfreemondays.com/
Sunday, 2 December 2012
The Simple Life
I don't know about you but we've certainly become overwhelmed by consumer choices, constant bombardment by the advertising industry means that it is difficult to know what we it is that we want.
Shopping can be stressful especially at this time of year when some consumers become drones who over indulge in the carbon heavy sport of buying unnecessary items for family and friends as well as themselves.
Not surprisingly the backlash has begun with a growing number of people engaging in retro activities by using typewriters, traditional sewing machines, making homemade jam, milk delivery, home births and matchmaking are all back in vogue. Not only our these activities considerably greener than their modern counterparts, they also make our lives simpler and therefore less stressful.
In these times when depression is on the rise and work hours are getting longer, sharing an allotment with friends or making our own jam could be exactly the antidote we need to modern life.
Find out more about retro activities that have gained in popularity at:
http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/responsible-living/photos/10-green-retro-activities-making-a-comeback/back-to-basics
Shopping can be stressful especially at this time of year when some consumers become drones who over indulge in the carbon heavy sport of buying unnecessary items for family and friends as well as themselves.
Not surprisingly the backlash has begun with a growing number of people engaging in retro activities by using typewriters, traditional sewing machines, making homemade jam, milk delivery, home births and matchmaking are all back in vogue. Not only our these activities considerably greener than their modern counterparts, they also make our lives simpler and therefore less stressful.
In these times when depression is on the rise and work hours are getting longer, sharing an allotment with friends or making our own jam could be exactly the antidote we need to modern life.
Find out more about retro activities that have gained in popularity at:
http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/responsible-living/photos/10-green-retro-activities-making-a-comeback/back-to-basics
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