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Ep117. The importance of diversity within mainstream veganism

Ep117. The importance of diversity within mainstream veganism

FromThe Simply Vegan Podcast


Ep117. The importance of diversity within mainstream veganism

FromThe Simply Vegan Podcast

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Aug 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today we kick off the episode by discussing the revelations that some of Tesco's fruit isn't actually vegan-friendly, along with the incredible news that Italy is banning the killing of male chicks in the egg industry. We also chat about Molly's upcoming trip to eco-friendly festival Shambala, and review new launches from Squeaky Bean, Pimp My Salad and H!p oat milk chocolate. The interview This week we also chat to Kate Fowler from Generation Vegan about how we can all do more to encourage and represent diversity within the vegan movement. We discuss Gen V's previous work under the name Million Dollar Vegan, which included asking the Pope and Donald Trump to go vegan, along with their new campaigns working with social justice activist Christopher Eubanks and mother and daughter drag act The Vegan Queens. Kate also recommends reading the work of disability and vegan activist Sunaura Taylor, including her book Beasts of Burden.Kate explains how using the 'right language' isn't enough and shares tips on how we can educate ourselves on social justice issues to enable us to move veganism forwards in an inclusive way. This episode is sponsored by Beer52 - head to beer52.com/veganfood to claim your free vegan craft beers (all you need to do is cover postage!). Music by Purple Planet. 
Released:
Aug 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Bought to you by the team at Vegan Food & Living – the UK's best-selling vegan magazine – the Simply Vegan Podcast is here to inspire, educate and amuse. Whether you're vegan for the animals, for your health or for the planet, you'll love listening to this weekly blend of friendly chat, food reviews, recipes, nutrition advice and interviews with some of the leading names in veganism.