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August 22nd • Environment & Diet
World Plant Milk Day
A day to explore the global shift away from traditional dairy toward plant-based alternatives like oat, almond, and soy milk. Beyond just a dietary choice, this movement represents a major change in how we think about sustainability, animal welfare, and the future of food. Today, we debate the impact of the dairy industry, the ethics of modern farming, and whether plant milk should even be allowed to use the word milk.
Speaking Discussion
- Do you prefer traditional dairy milk or plant-based alternatives? Why?
- In some countries, it is illegal for plant-based drinks to be labelled as milk. Do you think this is a fair law to protect farmers, or just a silly restriction?
- How much does the environmental impact of a product influence your decision to buy it?
- Why has veganism and plant-based living become so trendy in the last 10 years? Is it about health, or fashion?
- Should governments provide more support to traditional dairy farmers as people switch to plant-based options?
- If you had to design a completely new super-milk from a plant that hasn't been used yet, which plant would you choose?
Activity 1: The Supermarket Shift
The Task: You are the Manager of a Large Supermarket. You have noticed that dairy sales are falling and plant-milk sales are rising.
How will you redesign your store to reflect this shift? What new products will you introduce?
Activity 2: Rapid Fire Sentences
Complete the sentence and justify it in 20 seconds.
- "I think the most important reason to go plant-based is..."
- "The future of food will be different because..."
- "In my opinion, the best way to live a sustainable life is..."