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Planet Friendly Lifestyle
What’s on your plate matters way more than you’d think. New research shows vegan meals have a carbon footprint 60% lower than meat-based ones, and even 24% lower than veggie ones. Add that to lower water pollution, less land use, and less destruction of ecosystems, and honestly, it’s a no-brainer. Whether you’re full vegan or […]
FYI: 80% of Farmland Is For Animals, Not You
Here’s something wild: 80% of global farmland is used for livestock or animal feed, yet it only gives us 18% of our calories. The maths isn’t mathing. That space could grow crops to feed lots more people or restore ecosystems. By going vegan or even reducing meat, we’re helping flip that script. More space for […]
July: Seasonal Produce
July is a peak month for fresh, homegrown produce here. Juicy berries, including raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. They are at their best, great for puddings or snacking. Tomatoes ripen under the sun, bursting with flavour, while cucumbers, courgettes (you may have spotted some in our JVS Community Garden). Thriving this month are peppers. They bring […]
Greener Veganism Starts in Our Neighbourhoods
Veganism isn’t solely about what’s not on our plates, it’s also about where our food comes from. Want to level up your impact? Start with local growers, community gardens, and an allotment. By supporting local, we’re cutting transport emissions and helping build resilient, sustainable communities. Bonus: fresh AF veggies that taste 10x better than anything […]
Going Vegan? You’re Slashing Emissions by 75%
If you’ve ever wondered whether ditching meat actually helps the planet, here’s your answer: yes, a lot. An Oxford study just found that vegan diets cut greenhouse gases by around 75% compared to high‑meat diets. Less water waste, cleaner land, and a fantastic step for biodiversity. Eating plants is one of the biggest power moves […]
Our Next Community Gardening Club: Sunday 27th July at 11am
Join us on Sunday, 27th July at 11am in the JVS Garden for a relaxing time gardening, including watering and tending to our veg patch. It’s a great chance to connect with like-minded volunteers. The session is free, but places are limited. To learn more about the Gardening Club or to join the WhatsApp group, […]
European Vegan Summit 2025
The European Vegan Summit 2025 is fast approaching and I’m buzzing. It’s the first of its kind and happening (online) from 9th to 11th September. This promises to include talks from activists, policymakers, business people and scientists. All working to reshape the global food system. What’s great is that it’s easily accessed, and no need […]
Vegan NIBs: Plant-powered football
Robbie Savage, is a former Wales footballer and new manager at sustainability-first club, Forest Green Rovers. He has gone vegan and promoted plant-based living in alignment with the club’s principles (they only serve vegan food). The club’s green owner, Dale Vince, continues to promote broader environmental causes. Dale Vince is actively expanding his vision: from […]
Vegan NIBs: Iceland supermarket faces criticism
The supermarket Iceland, continues to face criticism. Pver prawn farming practices like cruel handling methods that welfare groups condemn.
Scientists Say Go for Whole Foods, Not Just Substitutes
Oxford researchers are saying it loud: beans beat burgers, even the vegan kind. Their new study says whole plant foods like lentils, chickpeas and veg are way better for the planet than processed alternatives. They’re also cheaper, healthier and use way less land and water. So if you’re trying to do right by your body […]