On Monday night, Takoma Park Mayor Bruce Williams signed
a Proclamation officially dedicating April 23-29 as VegWeek 2012 (read the Proclamation), which
also encourages residents to “choose vegetarian foods as way to help protect the
planet, their health, and animals.” To further show the city’s support for this
effort, Mayor Williams along with 4 other councilmembers—Kay Daniels-Cohen, Seth Grimes, Terry Seamens, and Fred Schultz—are
taking a 7-Day Veg Ple
EU’s Hen Welfare Laws Prompt Retailers to Scramble for Egg Alternatives
In January 2012, the European Union’s ban on the use of barren wire
battery cages for egg-laying hens took effect – and the impact seems to
ruffling the feathers of many retailers concerned about the rising cost of eggs. In fact, egg
prices have quadrupled in some markets in EU due to a shortage in supply.
New Undercover Video Reveals Rotten Truth of PA Egg Factory Farm
“The reality of food processing can be off-putting… There is always a percentage of dead birds [and] chicken houses that will inherently contain a level of fly and rodent activity.” – Ron Kreider, President of Kreider Farms, responds to new undercover video
Our Forks: A Four-Pronged Approach to Protect the Planet
For over 40 years, Earth Day—celebrated on April 22—has been inspiring people everywhere to take steps to help the environment. Did you know that perhaps the single most important action each of us can take to protect the planet is simply to choose meat-free foods?
Animal agriculture is considered one of the leading causes of pollution and resource depletion today. According to the United Nations, raising chickens, turkeys, pigs, cows and other animals for food contributes nearly one-fifth (18%) of all global human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.
VegWeek 2012 Kicks Off on April 23 – Take the Veg Pledge!
If you’ve thought about eating more vegetarian or vegan foods but aren’t sure where to start, then mark your calendar for Monday, April 23 — that’s when the fourth annual VegWeek celebration kicks off!
Hatching Cruelty-Free Family Easter Traditions
Easter is a celebration of life –and what better way to honor this holiday than by choosing animal-friendly foods and activities that everyone can enjoy?
Instead of painting eggs, the overwhelming majority of which come from birds intensively confined inside tiny wire cages for the entire lives, look for paper-maché or wooden eggs in craft stores to paint, decorate, and hide. You can also make egg-free egg-shaped cookies that are a fun and delicious way to fill your Easter basket with joy!
World Health Day a Good Time to Examine the World Health Risks of Factory Farming
On April 7, the World Health Organization celebrates World Health Day. As such, it’s a good time to examine an issue that isn’t addressed enough—the significant public health risks of factory farming.
Food Justice: Education and Access the Key to Minority Health
Did you know that April is National Minority Health Month?
Minority populations may have higher health risks due to genetic predisposition, cultural dietary preferences, or socioeconomic or geographic factors limiting access to fairly and sustainably grown, fresh, and healthy foods. This issue is at the core of the food justice movement.
COK in Austin: Spreading Compassion at the Texas VegFest!
This past Saturday, March 31, nearly three thousand people gathered in Austin for the first-ever Texas VegFest. From food vendors and cooking demos to live music to kids’ activities, there was something for everyone, and the event was a huge success!