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Veganism around the world is growing more rapidly than ever before. In the United States over the past 3 years alone, the\u00a0number of vegans has grown<\/a>\u00a0from 0.5 percent to 6 percent of the population, and it shows no signs of slowing down!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In this article, we\u2019ll explore what\u00a0veganism<\/a>\u00a0is and how it can help you and the environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is Veganism?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

According to the\u00a0Vegan Society,<\/a>\u00a0\u201cveganism is a 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Put simply, veganism is the rejection of the consumption and use of animals and animal-based products. To be a vegan means that you don\u2019t eat animal meat or consume animal-derived products, such as eggs or dairy, but it also means that you don\u2019t purchase or wear leather, wool, or fur.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Veganism is becoming increasingly more prevalent. You\u2019ll find vegan restaurants all over the world, especially in major cities. Big restaurant chains are also adding options. Papa Johns, Gregg\u2019s, KFC, McDonalds, and Burger King have all added, or are in the process of adding, a vegan option that\u2019s not salad, to their menus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

That\u2019s not to say that being vegan in today\u2019s world is the easiest lifestyle to follow, but it\u2019s definitely worth it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How Veganism Helps the Environment<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Veganism around the world is growing more rapidly than ever before. In the United States over the past 3 years alone, the\u00a0number of vegans has grown<\/a>\u00a0from 0.5 percent to 6 percent of the population, and it shows no signs of slowing down!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

In this article, we\u2019ll explore what\u00a0veganism<\/a>\u00a0is and how it can help you and the environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

What is Veganism?<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

According to the\u00a0Vegan Society,<\/a>\u00a0\u201cveganism is a 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.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Put simply, veganism is the rejection of the consumption and use of animals and animal-based products. To be a vegan means that you don\u2019t eat animal meat or consume animal-derived products, such as eggs or dairy, but it also means that you don\u2019t purchase or wear leather, wool, or fur.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Veganism is becoming increasingly more prevalent. You\u2019ll find vegan restaurants all over the world, especially in major cities. Big restaurant chains are also adding options. Papa Johns, Gregg\u2019s, KFC, McDonalds, and Burger King have all added, or are in the process of adding, a vegan option that\u2019s not salad, to their menus.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

That\u2019s not to say that being vegan in today\u2019s world is the easiest lifestyle to follow, but it\u2019s definitely worth it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How Veganism Helps the Environment<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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With fires rapidly burning in Australia and the capital of Indonesia sinking under flash flood waters, you might feel like the only way to help the world and combat climate change is through monetary donations.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

However, you can also make a difference with a simple lifestyle change.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

You\u2019ve probably heard a lot about your carbon footprint lately. People are protesting flights and making the transition to alternative energy, but yet to be discussed is how a diet change can help the environment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The\u00a0Smithsonian Magazine<\/a>, using the United Nation\u2019s extensive report, gathered some astonishing facts about the environmental impact of animal agriculture, which is powered and supported by those who consume animal products (even vegetarians who still eat dairy and cheese). Here are some of the most jaw-dropping facts:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n