Vegans in the UK

Vegans

in the

UKChristine Houeix

LPGRH

06/11/2013

1. Who?

Food

No animal products: no meat, fish or seafood

And also no milk, cheese, honey or eggs

Between 600 000 and 1 million

Mostly young and females

Much more widespread than in France

Clothes/cosmetics

Fur

Leather

Silk

Wool

UK: world leader in animal

welfare

The UK has always been a leader regarding animal welfare: 1822: Richard

Martin's Act to Prevent the Cruel and Improper Treatment of Cattle was

passed, making this the first Parliamentary legislation for animal welfare in

the world

1824: creation of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

2. Why?

Animal welfare

750, 000, 000 animals and 650, 000 tons of fish are slaughtered each year for food in Britain.

Dairy calves are separated from the cow soon after being born

Even when eggs are “free range”, the male chicks are thrown alive into electronic mincers or instantly gassed to death.

Environmental reasons

Over 200 vegan companies in the UK

A short video

to summarize

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=hMpHF2a-IJY

Any questions?