Edinburgh University students have voted against a motion calling for EUSA venues to transition to 100% plant-based catering by 2026/7. And I do not think this was the right decision. Cambridge University, Queen Marys University of London, Birmingham University, and others have all voted in favour. Plant-Based University Edinburgh campaign aims to make a sustainable […]
The motion proposing a transition to a fully plant-based catering system in all EUSA venues by 2027 has failed with only 19 per cent voting in favour. Submitted by Plant Based Edinburgh, the motion was voted on at this month’s EUSA Student Council meeting. Following a range of speeches both for and against the motion, […]
The Plant-Based Edinburgh Campaign has submitted a motion at this month’s EUSA Student Council Meeting that would see a transition towards fully plant-based catering across all EUSA venues. The proposed motion would see a gradual transition to plant-based food with an aim to see a 100 per cent switch by the 2026-2027 academic year. Citing […]
Picture this: you’ve decided to push the boat out and cook something new. You check the cupboards to see what ingredients you already have lying around and find a lone can of chickpeas. You google “chickpea recipes” and are met with hundreds of options. From Morrocan tagines, to Indian curries, to classic hummus, to homemade […]
How many times have you had to be reminded to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin C? Whether it’s “drink some orange juice” or “take your Berocca”, we are all aware of how and why we must keep our vitamin C levels high. However, the ambiguity seems to arise over Vitamin D, when “Oh, you […]
Whether you breakfast on these zesty muffins or save them for your after-dinner dessert, veganuary knows no bounds when it comes to this all-purpose recipe. As a university campus of millennials, these avocado treats are sure to hit the spot. With no added sugar, pack full of nutrients and not to mention highly on-trend, kick-start […]
Ethical veganism has become a philosophical belief, allowing it to fall under the Equality Act and potentially offering vegans better protection against discrimination in future. Veganism has always been embroiled with a damaging rhetoric that endorses stereotypes; ethical veganism avoids all products that involve animals, whereas dietary vegans focus solely upon avoiding animal food products. […]
As 2020 dawns, the world has found itself caught in the midst of an environmental crisis. With climate scientists claiming that we only have 12 years to save the planet, many of us have been forced to take a step back and examine the ways in which we live our lives. According to global data, […]