Sir Paul McCartney Launches Meat Free Monday
Monday June 15, 2009
Mary, Sir Paul and Stella McCartney
"I think many of us feel helpless in the face of environmental challenges, and it can be hard to know how to sort through the advice about what we can do to make a meaningful contribution to a cleaner, more sustainable, healthier world," said McCartney. "Having one designated meat free day a week is actually a meaningful change that everyone can make, that goes to the heart of several important political, environmental and ethical issues all at once."
I for one endorse the campaign which includes celebrities Chris Martin, Sheryl Crow and Yoko Ono and already sees restaurateurs also embracing the concept with meat free menus on Mondays.
Good on you Paul.
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Comments
That’s interesting Elaine, and we’re definitely hearing about these meatless days for the sake of the environment more and more. I’ve heard some debate, though, that it may be better for the environment to eat locally (even if it’s meat) rather than shunning meat in its entirety. Have you heard that argument?
Is there any greater hypocracy than someone leaving a massive carbon footprint jetting around the world to tell people to reduce their carbon footprint by eating less meat? Paul McCartney has, over his life time, probably prodcued the same carbon footprint as a small town with the jet set lifestyle and powering massive concerts. Unless he walked to Dover and got to Europe by sail, then walked to Brussels this week – he is doing more damage to the environment than me having a chicken drumstick on a monday
You make a good point Steve, I hadn’t thought of that aspect. Despite it I still think MFM is a good idea and enjoy taking part each week.