When I was in elementary school, the cafeteria switched to disposable plastic trays because the paper ones hurt trees. Stupid, I know… but are today’s initiatives any better?

  • @kenbw2
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    101 year ago

    And if not vegan then at least not beef

    Beef is 10x more carbon intensive than pork

    • Norgur
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      31 year ago

      Yet pigs are way more intelligent than cows and are usually kept in even worse conditions. So be aware that you sacrifice the little wellbeing of some animals for that.

      • @kenbw2
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        61 year ago

        Agreed, but I’m talking within the context of climate change

        • Norgur
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          11 year ago

          I get that and it may be that someone decides that this is a worthy trade-off. I’m not gonna judge, we all have to do moral loopedy loops all the time to exist in the world we exist in, just wanted to point out that there is a loopedy loop to be found in this ;)

      • Bojimbo
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        41 year ago

        Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. Most people simply arent going to go vegan, and many need to take baby steps toward it. Cutting out beef is a great first step.

        • NotAPenguin
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          -221 year ago

          But let’s also not make it seem more difficult than it is, it’s very easy to avoid animal products.

          Shouting “BUT YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO IT ALL THE WAY” every time veganism is brought up is a bit silly.

      • @[email protected]
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        It’s really not these days, but it is much easier if people start at least reducing. It is also much more approachable to people still used to animal products. It is a natural transition and still helps.