Let’s Shift Towards A Plant-Based System

Let’s Shift Towards A Plant-Based System

Why is there not more of a shift towards a plant-based way of eating, surely this is the way of the future? There is a beautiful quote by the Dali Lama which says “It is our collective and individual responsibility to preserve and tend to the world in which we...
The Environmental Benefits of Veganism.

The Environmental Benefits of Veganism.

Exactly what are the environmental benefits of veganism?   Veganism has definitely grown in popularity since I became vegan at the beginning of this century. If you want to read my journey, go here to My Journey. Many go vegan because of ethical reasons, other for...
Ocean Pollution Breeding Killer Fish.

Ocean Pollution Breeding Killer Fish.

We all know how much pollution there is in the ocean, but because of our own actions, our beautiful ocean is now breeding killer fish that are killing us. In New Zealand, at the beginning of 2013, there was a massive wash-up of dead Snapper (popular eating fish) onto...
Why Is There A Raiding Bear?

Why Is There A Raiding Bear?

My son-in-law sent through a photo of a bear raiding their rubbish bin one night, and it got me thinking.   The first thought when I saw the images was that, thankfully, everyone (including the cat and dog) was inside. Then I started to think about why the bear raided...
Shifting Towards a Plant-based Food System

Shifting Towards a Plant-based Food System

There are ways we can be sustainable and create jobs, and one is to shift towards a plant-based food system. “It is our collective and individual responsibility … to preserve and tend to the world in which we all live.” —Dalai Lama To avoid climate catastrophe, a new...