Leading Up to Earth Day, Celebrities are Speaking Out for VegWeek

Animal Outlook is once again spearheading its annual VegWeek campaign, marking its 15th edition in conjunction with the upcoming Earth Day on April 22. This week-long initiative aims to inspire individuals to embrace a vegan lifestyle by taking the VegPledge, advocating the manifold benefits of reducing animal product consumption for both personal health and the environment. Currently, the campaign boasts over 70,000 participants who have committed to the VegPledge.

Numerous local governments across the United States, including Washington, DC, and Hawaii, have lent their Support to this cause by issuing proclamations acknowledging the significant link between animal agriculture and Climate change. Furthermore, cities such as Annapolis, MD; Worcester, MA; and Pompano Beach, FL, have recently joined the movement, signaling a growing awareness of the importance of sustainable dietary choices.

Jenny Canham, Director of Outreach and Engagement at Animal Outlook, emphasizes the profound impact even a week of vegan eating can have on animal welfare, environmental Conservation, and personal well-being. Highlighting the environmental savings associated with veganism, the campaign underscores that each day of plant-based eating can spare an animal’s life, conserve 1,100 gallons of water, and preserve 30 square feet of forest.

Celebrity endorsements from figures like Alicia Silverstone, Mya, and Tig Notaro have provided substantial visibility and credibility to the VegWeek initiative. Notaro, known for her Netflix special “Hello Again,” shares her heartfelt reasons for embracing veganism, urging others to join the cause in combating the cruelty inherent in the food system.

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