Veganism is a philosophy and moral stance that supports living in harmony with nonhuman animals and leaving them out of our food, clothing, entertainment, products, and labor. Veganism is about harm reduction.
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In today’s world, we face high levels of animal abuse, rapidly evolving
human diseases, and increasing natural disasters due to climate change.
Veganism can offer some relief from these problems, and clues about how to
create a brighter future.
What Is Veganism?
Many people believe that veganism is just a diet and are surprised to find
out that it’s a lot more. Veganism is an ethical commitment to impose the
least possible harm on the nonhuman animals that we share Earth with. People
who live vegan follow a fully plant-based diet, omitting animal flesh and
secretions such as milk, honey, or eggs from their plates. Many vegans don’t
wear leather, fur, or anything else that came from an animal. They also
reject animal use in other forms such as the circus, rodeos, animal testing
for cosmetics, or horse-drawn carriages. Veganism is a philosophy and moral
stance that supports living in harmony with nonhuman animals and leaving
them out of our food, clothing, entertainment, products, and labor. Veganism
is about harm reduction.
Why Is Veganism Important?
Veganism encourages humans to be less destructive to animals, wildlife, and
the world around them. This is important in itself, but there are also a
host of specific reasons that veganism matters to individuals and to our
collective future.
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