September: the Month Britain Goes Veggie in 2008!

During September, we intend to give millions more people a gentle shove down the wonderful road of healthier, cruelty-free, environment-saving, people-protecting veggie living! We have the inspirational materials but we need your help to get the message out there to the people who can really make a difference – meat eaters.

This year we are determined to expose the role the meat and dairy industry has in the destruction of biodiversity. You might ask: what has eating a burger got to do with killing monkeys? The answer is lots! Animal agriculture tops the list for making wildlife and plants extinct – it is also number one cause for the destruction of the rainforests and destroying the habitat wild animals need to survive. The reality is that by going veggie, you not only save the lives of 11,047 animals in a lifetime you also save a whole jungle's worth of wild animals, too! We have produced brand new materials to hammer this very important point home. You can find out more about loss of biodiversity here.

The news is good: Britain is going veggie! Vegetarianism and veganism are growing fast in the UK (with the latest survey showing that around six million people in the UK now call themselves vegetarian – and there are now 10 times as many vegans as there were even a decade ago). This means that fewer animals are facing the horrors of modern farming and the barbarity of the slaughterhouse.

However, there's still much to do – and that's why we need you to get involved in this year's Veggie Month!

Even a few hours of your time can make a world of difference. Every single person who decides to ditch meat because of your actions means you are directly helping to save the lives of thousands of animals. How’s that for good karma?!

How to get involved:

If you happen to be an adult (what are you reading this page for?!) then check out the main Viva! website here.

Door droppers unite!

Just one leaflet can save lives – thousands of them! That is why we are printing our new biodiversity leaflet, which shows that by going veggie you can save not only around farmed and sea 11,047 animals, but also many wild animals, too! The leaflets encourage people to get in touch with us for free info on going veggie.

We have the materials, but we need to reach people – and by delivering leaflets locally you are personally changing hearts and minds right on your doorstep.

Click here to order your a door dropping pack. Please note: we can only give you door-drop leaflets if you are 14 or over. If you are under 16, you must get permission of an adult and either door-drop with them or a friend.

Britain Goes Veggie Display Packs

Do you have a display board at school – or at your local library, guides, scouts (or anywhere!)? How about brightening it up with one of our vibrant display packs?  perfect to get the classroom buzzing with discussion about animal and veggie issues.

Each pack contains our fantastic leaflets: So Cute, No More Excuses, Go Veggie!, Revolting? You Should Be, Proud to Be Veggie as well as our new biodiversity leaflet and poster. Also, eye-catching and thought provoking Honey I’ve Eaten a Menagerie! & So Cute posters. Plus, a copy of our 40 page magazine, It’s Time To Go Veggie!.
 
Don’t delay order your free pack today! Please note: we are still awaiting some of our hot-off-the-press material, but you will get your order well before September.

Tempt them to go Veggie!

We know how good veggie food tastes, so why not share it with your friends? How about cooking a cheap and easy veggie meal or snack for them? It’s not as hard as it might sound: from a tempting nibble (veggie pâté on crackers, or even just veggie sausage on a stick!) to a four course banquet (ok, we’re pushing it a bit), this is an ideal way to introduce them to vegetarian and vegan food. We are constantly amazed by the people who’ve never tried any veggie food at all, but when they try it they like it! Whether they cut meat from one meal a week or become full blown veggies themselves it is all working towards ending the suffering of animals.

Check out Snappy Cooking with the Mollster online for loads of great ideas.

Raise Money for Viva!
Why not combine getting some friends together with a collection for Viva! and help us fund our life saving campaigns? Popular ideas sponsored walks, jumble sales, sponsored silences, bake sales and organising gigs for Viva!. We can help you with ideas, and we’ll send you lots of free leaflets, posters and stickers to ensure your event is a success! Email fiona@viva.org.uk if you’d like to raise money for Viva!.

Come on, let’s turn Britain veggie!