World Vegan Day

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.
• Approximately 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.

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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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