{"id":58641,"date":"2019-06-18T07:27:27","date_gmt":"2019-06-18T07:27:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=58641"},"modified":"2020-07-01T14:11:21","modified_gmt":"2020-07-01T14:11:21","slug":"pledge-support-worldmeatfreeweek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/pledge-support-worldmeatfreeweek\/","title":{"rendered":"Pledge your Support for #WorldMeatFreeWeek 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldmeatfreeweek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58723\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/WMFW_1000x200-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/WMFW_1000x200-02.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/WMFW_1000x200-02-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/WMFW_1000x200-02-940x188.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a>If you\u2019ve ever given any thought to how much meat consumption affects the environment and your contribution to that, then come a little closer. We\u2019re discussing exactly that ahead of #WorldMeatFreeWeek and you\u2019ll probably be surprised by the statistics that have led to the creation of this initiative.<\/p>\n<h4>#WorldMeatFreeWeek 17-23 June 2019<\/h4>\n<p>#WorldMeatFreeWeek is back this June for its fifth year. From the 17th June, the world\u2019s population is urged to swap at least one meal to meat-free for the sake of our planet, in a global effort to highlight the crucial need for a more sustainable approach to meat consumption.<\/p>\n<p>The global initiative will build on the success of last year\u2019s World Meat Free Day, which saw a reach of 200 million people globally with support from Greenpeace Worldwide, Quorn Foods, Chris Darwin, John Bishop and Joanna Lumley<\/p>\n<h4>Why is #WorldMeatFreeWeek So Important?<\/h4>\n<p>Recent research has revealed that meat production alone is the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the world \u2013 more than all emissions from global transport combined. We simply cannot continue to eat meat at our current rate in either a sustainable or ethical way. The whole world needs to come together to make a change and that is where <strong>#WorldMeatFreeWeek<\/strong> is looking to help!<\/p>\n<p>World Meat Free Week\u2019s aim is to show just how easy it is to make a small change that has a big impact. If the entire planet tried just one meat free recipe, we\u2019d save:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over 685 billion calories \u2013 that\u2019s over 1.2 billion Big Macs!<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduce our carbon footprints by up to 50%\u00a01<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The carbon equivalent of boiling a kettle more than 1 trillion times \u2013 that\u2019s a lot of tea and coffee!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Calling all meat eaters!<\/h4>\n<p>So what can you do to make a contribution? Well, the ultimate goal would be to go vegan but this may not be possible for everyone, so start by pledging to swap one meal for the health of our planet during World Meat Free Week: 17th \u2013 23rd June 2018. Perhaps you may even be inspired to switch up one meal a week for a meat-free one.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><i>Did you know? The water used to produce just one hamburger is the equivalent to the water used in two months\u2019 worth of showers! <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4>The Scary Facts<\/h4>\n<p>Research estimates that the global population will reach 9.1 billion by 2050 and, with a rise in meat consumption, this larger public will require an extra 200 million tonnes of meat annually if we continue at our present rate of consumption<sup>2.<\/sup> Meat production is already responsible for 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than all emissions from global transport combined<sup>3.<\/sup><\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s more, the livestock sector uses 30% of the earth\u2019s entire land surface4 while 69% of global fresh water is attributed to the food system. 80% of the deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest is attributed to beef production <sup>5.<\/sup> It is now widely accepted that to increase our output to meet the rising demand is neither sustainably nor ethically feasible<sup>6.<\/sup><\/p>\n<h4>The great news?<\/h4>\n<p>Making just a simple swap to one meat-free meal during #WorldMeatFreeWeek can have a huge impact and act as a catalyst to further behaviour change to a \u201cless and better approach to meat\u201d for the sake of a healthier planet.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>More people than ever are now looking to reduce their meat intake, with over 3.5 million UK residents identifying as vegan, and a whopping 7 million switching to vegetarianism to help decrease their carbon footprint <sup>7.<\/sup><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to take part in this year\u2019s #WorldMeatFreeWeek, simply pledge your support at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldmeatfreeweek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">worldmeatfreeweek.com<\/a> <\/strong>and swap just one or more meals to meat-free w\/c 11th June.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Need some inspiration? <a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/round-up-favourite-vegetarian-recipes\/\">Check out this amazing vegetarian recipe round up to get you started.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quorn.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">quorn.co.za<\/a>\u00a0|<i>#WorldMeatFreeWeek<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n<h6>1. Dietary greenhouse gas emissions of meat eaters, fish eaters, vegetarians and vegans in the UK <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/s10584-014-1169-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><br \/>\n2. How to feed the world in 2050: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fao.org\/fileadmin\/templates\/wsfs\/docs\/expert_paper\/How_to_Feed_the_World_in_2050.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fao.org\/fileadmin\/templates\/wsfs\/docs\/expert_paper\/How_to_Feed_the_World_in_2050.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a>3. Livestock \u2013 Climate Change\u2019s Forgotten Sector <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chathamhouse.org\/publication\/livestock-climate-change-forgotten-sector-global-public-opinion-meat-and-dairy?dm_i=1TY5%2C30JL0%2CBHZILT%2CAUGSP%2C1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 8.93333px;\">4.\u00a0<\/span>Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fao.org\/newsroom\/en\/News\/2006\/1000448\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><br \/>\n5. One Green Planet <a href=\"http:\/\/www.onegreenplanet.org\/animalsandnature\/eat-for-the-planet-meat-and-the-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><br \/>\n6. How To Feed the World 2050: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fao.org\/fileadmin\/templates\/wsfs\/docs\/expert_paper\/How_to_Feed_the_World_in_2050.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><sup><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fao.org\/fileadmin\/templates\/wsfs\/docs\/expert_paper\/How_to_Feed_the_World_in_2050.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/sup>7.\u00a0New Research by Compare the Market: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparethemarket.com\/car-insurance\/content\/cars-against-humanity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldmeatfreeweek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-58725\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/WMFW_1000x200_01.jpg\" alt=\"Quorn #WorldMeatFreeWeek 2018 \" width=\"1000\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/WMFW_1000x200_01.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/WMFW_1000x200_01-300x60.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/WMFW_1000x200_01-940x188.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever given any thought to how much meat consumption affects the environment and your contribution to that, then come a little closer. We\u2019re discussing exactly that ahead of #WorldMeatFreeWeek and you\u2019ll probably be surprised by the statistics that have led to the creation of this initiative. #WorldMeatFreeWeek 17-23 June 2019 #WorldMeatFreeWeek is back this June for its fifth year. 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