Press Release
Green your diet to reduce environmental impact
National Vegetarian Week 21-27 May 2007
sponsored by Cauldron Foods.
1 May
Changing your diet could make a big difference to your environmental
impact according to a new publication from The Vegetarian Society. Almost
a fifth of climate-changing greenhouse gases come from livestock production.
Animals reared for meat are a major source of water pollution and the
majority of deforestation is carried out to clear land for livestock
pasture and the growing of their feed crops.
‘Why it’s Green to Go Vegetarian’, published to coincide
with National Vegetarian Week 2007, explains why vegetarians’ meat
and fish-free lifestyle reduces their impact on the environment. To get
a copy call 0161 925 2000 or visit www.vegsoc.org.
Annette
Pinner, Chief Executive of The Vegetarian Society, commented, “For
2007 we are focusing on the ways that vegetarianism can help reduce your
environmental impact. Vegetarianism is not only a healthy and ethically
sound diet it is a major step to help reduce greenhouse gases, conserve
water and conserve land. With climate change making headlines and many
people unsure of what they can do to help, giving up meat is positive
choice for you, for the animals and for the world we all share.“
NOTES TO EDITORS
• For
a full environmental press pack /interviews / artwork/images please
contact
Su Taylor in
the Press Office on 0161 925 2000 or email
su@vegsoc.org
• For
more information on Cauldron Foods please contact Julia Laflin at Norton
Cowan Communications
Ltd on 020 7736 3665 email: julia@nortoncowan.co.uk
• Outside
office hours The Vegetarian Society Press Office can be contacted on
07973 108 165/
7. Alternatively visit the website for
lots more information at www.vegsoc.org/nvw
• The
Vegetarian Society defines a vegetarian as a person who eats no meat,
poultry,
game, fish,
shellfish or crustacea. Vegetarians
also avoid the by-products of slaughter such as gelatine or animal rennet
in cheese. The Society only approves products containing eggs when they
are free-range.
• Season to Taste – vegetarian recipes throughout the year
- is a collection designed to minimise your diet’s impact on the
planet by eating seasonal UK produce. High resolution professional images
are available. Please contact Su on 0161 925 2000 or su@vegsoc.org.
The Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom Limited
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Tel: 0161 925 2000 Fax: 0161 926 9182 www.vegsoc.org
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Patrons: Rose Elliot MBE, Jerome Flynn, Sir Paul McCartney, Stella McCartney
and Wendy Turner Webster
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