April 22nd of every year is Earth Day. Many places organize activities on this day to call on people to pay attention to environmental issues and discuss environmental protection-related issues such as energy conservation and carbon reduction, changing eating habits, etc., hoping that any actions that have an impact on the earth will be taken seriously. As early as 2015, the United Nations proposed the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which include 17 important issues. Taiwan has also kept pace with the international community and continued to promote sustainable development policies. These also have the same concept as Earth Day, all for the sustainable development of the earth!
Meet 1970World Earth Day begins in 2019!
The origin of Earth Day can be traced back to April 22, 1970, when American political activist Gaylord Nelson and his supporters organized a national event to raise public awareness of environmental protection, calling on people to pay attention to environmental issues, especially air and water pollution. The event successfully attracted millions of people to participate, causing the U.S. government to pay more attention to environmental issues and promote the formulation of protective laws. Over time, Earth Day has gradually developed into a global event. Every year on April 22, people around the world will hold various activities to pay attention to climate change, energy use, pollution reduction, biodiversity protection and other issues. This day has also become a global festival for people to reflect on environmental issues and take action.
Why vegetarianism can protect the earth? Five reasons to know at once
As mentioned in the above description, the topics of World Earth Day revolve around environmental protection and sustainability, which is also positively correlated with the issue of vegetarianism. Let’s first look at what benefits vegetarianism has for the environment?
Environmental benefits of a vegetarian diet | reason |
Reduce your carbon footprint | The global livestock industry is one of the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions, and a plant-based diet can help significantly reduce carbon emissions, thereby mitigating the effects of climate change. |
Save water | Animal husbandry requires large amounts of water to feed animals and grow feed crops, while a vegetarian diet has relatively low water requirements. |
Protecting biodiversity | In order to meet the demand for meat, large tracts of forests have been cut down to expand pastures. Eating a vegetarian diet helps reduce damage to the natural environment and protect endangered species. |
Reduce land use | Animal husbandry requires a large amount of land to raise animals and grow feed, while the production of plant-based foods requires less land, effectively reducing land use pressure. |
Reducing marine pollution | Overfishing and ocean pollution pose threats to marine life, and switching to a plant-based diet can help reduce these problems. |
In addition to "World Earth Day", there are also "World Vegetarian Day" and "World Meatless Day".
In addition to the well-known Earth Day, October 1st of each year is World Vegetarian Day, and November 25th is World Meatless Day. However, these two festivals do not have a unified celebration time or activities like Earth Day. Instead, they are aimed at promotion, hoping to enhance people's environmental friendliness, care for animal welfare, and respond to green eating to reduce the burden on the earth.
If you want to do your part for the planet, you can start with a flexible vegetarian diet, try eating vegetarian food for a few days a week, or try eating vegetarian food on these three special days to celebrate the holidays. Starting with small changes may help you discover the deliciousness and charm of vegetarian food!
Lanyang Foods, a brand leading sustainable food
Lanyang Foods is committed to reducing the impact of the production process on the environment, implementing ESG policies and committing to complying with domestic and international regulations and laws. Through various operations, we promote the concept of green vegetarian food, reduce the impact of carbon emissions on the environment, achieve the goal of sustainable operation, and provide customers with safe vegetarian choices. The following plant-based meat products are recommended to you:
Mainly made from non-GMO soy protein, it is a new plant source for vegetarians. | The soft and chewy crust is filled with plant meat fillings, which is light, sweet and tender, and you can’t stop eating~ | The tender and juicy minced meat is wrapped with glutinous rice and garnished with red quinoa, which is unforgettable in taste. |
Special spices are used to create a refreshing sweet and sour Thai flavor, and the refreshing chewy taste is appetizing! | The golden ratio is used to create a chewy and tender texture, reinterpreting the delicious taste of classic braised pork. | Mapo Light Meat Sauce has been transformed into a new vegetarian dish, with a fragrant and spicy flavor that is super appetizing. |
There are different origins and activities of environmental protection festivals in different places. The main purpose is to promote environmental awareness. Through the introduction of this article, you may have a better understanding of the impact of vegetarianism on the environment. Let us use a healthier lifestyle to help the earth and our own health!
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