Last year, over 250,000 people across 190 countries committed to Veganuary’s 31-day pledge, many of whom kept their commitment throughout 2019. In fact, last year 47% of Veganuary’s survey respondents said they would strive to remain vegan beyond January.
By taking the Veganuary pledge in 2020, you’ll be contributing to more than you think, including:
Happier and longer lives for animals
Animals are capable of living rich, emotional lives—and we don’t just mean your dog and your cat. Animals traditionally raised for food—including cows, pigs, turkeys, and chickens—feel happiness, joy, love, loss, and pain. Sentient. Just like us humans.
If you agree that social cows, intelligent pigs, playful turkeys, or inquisitive chickens should be allowed to live full and happy lives, we encourage you to join us for Veganuary this upcoming year!
A healthier environment for all
According to Oxford University, going vegan is the best way you can reduce your environmental impact on a personal level. A whopping 14.5% of human-generated greenhouse gas emissions come from farmed animals, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. Removing meat and animal products from your diet can reduce air and water pollution, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and prevent deforestation, just to name a few.
Case in point: This past summer, much of the world watched in horror as our news feeds lit up with images of the Amazon rainforest being decimated by forest fires. And with cattle ranching being the number one driver of rainforest destruction, making the connection between our consumption of animals and the environmental impact is more critical than ever.
Will you commit to reducing your environmental footprint through your dietary decisions in the new year?
Better personal health and nutrition
Going vegan is bigger than just a personal choice, but that doesn’t mean your health isn’t likely to benefit from the switch. In fact, 63% of 2019’s Veganuary pledgers who responded to the survey reported their health improved in the month of January alone. It’s likely that you too will discover health benefits in more ways than you might think.
Naturally, committing to better personal health is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions. According to a survey by Inc., the number one resolution by far is to eat healthier, with 71% of survey respondents choosing this commitment. What better way to make room for nutritious fruits and vegetables on your dinner plate than by leaving off meat and all animal products?
Erin Doman
