A while back, here at ECOutlet we made a little film called Eat Less Meat. Regular blog visitors might have spotted it before but if you’re new to our site, I’ve posted up the film once more at the end of this post so you can check it out.
It’s a funny, gentle reminder that Eating Less Meat is not only good for your health but also helps to combat your overall carbon emissions (and it won a Green Award too!).
One of my predictions for the coming year is that going meat-free at least one day a week will become a hop topic for many people. The Governments advisory committee on sustainability, the Sustainable Development Commission recently released a report which highlights a diet with less meat as one of the main ways the general public can combat climate change. And as we commence the run up to the next general election, we’ll also be hearing lots more from all the major political parties on the issue as they promote their own sustainable food policies.
If you’re looking for new ways to reduce your carbon footprint in 2010, cutting down on meat could be one of the answers. For inspiration check out your local charity shops for veggie cookbooks and websites like Meat Free Mondays offer up handy recipes and restaurant recommendations for anyone keen to dip their toes into a veggie lifestyle.
