Vegan Day

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World Vegan Day Facts & Quotes

• The Vegan Society was founded in 1944 by animal rights activist Donald Watson. Watson coined the term vegan as a way to, be ethical to sentient animals.
• Appromixately 6 % of the U.S population was vegan according to a 2017 survey by Top Trends. That's about 1.9 million vegans as of 2017.
• The vegan society defines veganism as, a philosophy and way of living which seeks to exclude—as far as is possible and practicable—all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose; and by extension, promotes the development and use of animal-free alternatives for the benefit of animals, humans and the environment. In dietary terms, it denotes the practice of dispensing with all products derived wholly or partly from animals.

World Vegan Day Top Events and Things to Do

• Explore vegan food options. You might find something you like. Check out Vegan Essentials to explore everything vegan.
• Donate to reputable charities or organizations that support animal rights and work to protect the environment. Some examples include Food for Life Global, Juliana's Animal Sanctuary, and Vegan Outreach.
• Watch a movie about the environment or the treatment of animals in the food industry. They might encourage you to go vegan. Here are our suggestions:
  Forks Over Knives (2011)
  Food, Inc (2008)
  Wall-E (2008)
  
  
  

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