Internet Aesthetic

Veganism

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A cursory overview of veganism—vegan vs. plant-based, where we are on our journey with eating plant-based, and our qualms with veganism.

Notes/Fact-Checking:

  • Honey: We only scratched the surface with honey—check out 99% Invisible's "On Beeing" for a more researched perspective on supporting bee populations.
  • Agave: It’s not that agave is water-intensive (Isa was thinking about almonds!), but that agave crops are usually poorly managed and cause strain on local wildlife populations.
  • Vegan leather: There are actually vegan leathers that are not derived from plastic/synthetic materials. For example, pineapple leather!
  • White veganism: Isa's gripes with white veganism mostly stem from the racism she has witnessed in some vegan communities—for example, shaming and spreading misinformation about Chinese cuisine (assuming that all Chinese people participate in the Yulin dog meat festival or consume bats). White veganism touts the superiority of quinoa, avocados, and coconuts while disregarding the severe environmental and social damage caused by mass-producing these crops (oftentimes harming POC the most).
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