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07: is Plant Faced Clothing the way forward to ethical & stylish attire?

Ethical & Stylish Street Wear - what's not to love? From the get go, there is a lot to like about the Plant Faced Clothing brand . That's even before you discover that they plant trees for every item purchased, and that they are queer owned and operated (Plant Faced, 2021). Vegan garments, non-toxic dyes, attractive designs, recyclable packaging...the list goes on... (Plant Faced, 2022) If the website doesn't draw you in, the good on you rating should.  Plant Faced Good On You rating details linked here With a new year's resolution to completely cut out fast fashion from my clothing diet, Plant Faced was top of my Christmas list. As Santa granted my sustainable garment wish, I am excited to share my thoughts on this brand and my experience so far. Eat Plants Gothic Roses Tee  I was initially attracted to the rose design and bright red text which overlap, and I like the subtle slogan too. Many of their items promote sustainable lifestyle with cleverly written text, s...
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04 meat: to eat or not to eat?



Happy COP26 week! To kick off, I want to recommend a really informative TV programme - Shop Well For The Planet. It explores topics I have discussed in this blog including the benefits of shopping second hand, and in greater detail than my 300-word limit allows! It highlights some really innovative ideas and wee ways you can be more sustainable. I'd highly recommend it!

This brings me to my next topic: meat. 'Meat Free Monday' is a trend, but in terms of sustainability, what are some key facts?

  • Becoming a vegetarian can save 0.5 tonnes of CO2 yearly (BBC News, 2021).
  • Switching to a completely plant based diet saves around 0.9 tonnes of CO2 a year (BBC News, 2021).
  • Industrial meat is the biggest contributor to deforestation (Stuart-Leach, 2020).
  • Nearly 60% of all food emissions come from animal products (BBC News, 2021).
So, the underlying theme is clear; the less meat we consume, the fewer the C02 emissions and an increased environmental benefit. To implement this though, we need help. As highlighted by Stuart-Leach (2020), supermarkets and food retailers need to make this lifestyle more accessible so everyone can implement a plant based diet. 
Delighted with my Vegan Paesano :)
Who knew pizza was so nice without cheese?

Chickpea & tomato curry

If you aren't ready to completely give up meat for good but still want to enjoy aspects of a plant based diet in your life, I am with you. Recently, I have fallen in love with chickpeas which are a great protein based substitute. I've enjoyed curry and pasta dishes without subconsciously searching for non-existent meat. I have made progress! It's a journey and every little meat free meal helps!

                         Chickpea & Coconut Curry                    Vegetable Pasta

References

BBC News. (2021). Climate change quiz: Test your knowledge of how to reduce emissions. [online] Available at: <https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-58996348> (Accessed 25 October 2021).

Stuart-Leach, F., (2020). [online] Greenpeace.org.uk. Available at: <https://www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/how-much-meat-should-i-be-eating/> (Accessed 25 October 2021).




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