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November 1st • Ethics & Future Food

World Vegan Day

World Vegan Day is an annual event celebrated by vegans around the world to highlight the benefits of veganism for humans, animals, and the natural environment. Today, we debate the ethical implications of our dietary choices, the environmental impact of animal agriculture, and whether the future of food will be entirely plant-based. Is veganism a sustainable way of life for everyone, or is it a luxury of the developed world?

A vibrant and colorful plant-based salad

Speaking Discussion

  • Do you think that the way we produce and consume meat today is ethically justifiable? Why or why not?
  • How much does the environmental impact of your food choices influence what you decide to eat on a daily basis?
  • In your opinion, what are the biggest challenges people face when trying to transition to a more plant-based diet?
  • Do you believe that laboratory-grown meat could be the solution to the ethical and environmental problems of traditional farming?
  • Should governments do more to encourage plant-based diets, such as increasing taxes on meat or subsidising vegetables?
  • If you had to choose one food item that you could never give up, what would it be? Why does it have such a strong hold on you?

Activity 1: The future food Menu

The Task: You are the Head Chef at a restaurant in the year 2075. You need to create a 3-course future food menu that is entirely sustainable.

What are the dishes, and what innovative ingredients do you use?

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Sentences

Complete the sentence and justify it in 20 seconds.

  • "The biggest benefit of a plant-based diet is..."
  • "I think animal welfare is..."
  • "In my opinion, the future of food will be..."