Recently, it seems like every other environmental podcast, Instagram post, or campaign is encouraging its audience to “switch to a plant-based diet!” It’s true, switching to a plant-based diet is one of the most impactful actions an individual can do to lower their carbon footprint, but is going plant-based always the most sustainable choice for you and the planet?
Author: Tara Kaufmann
Tara Kaufmann is a California native studying Cultural Anthropology at Leiden University in the Netherlands. She is passionate and optimistic about a sustainable and regenerative future. Tara wants to help create a more loving and environmentally friendly society on Earth through spreading climate positivity and optimism, and educating consumers about sustainable solutions and initiatives.
Climate Change: Do My Choices Actually Matter?
Throughout the years, I’ve tried, in various ways, to live the most “sustainable” lifestyle I can. I’ve dabbled in “zero-waste” and “plastic free” commitments, engaged in political activism, composted my food waste, and stayed consistent with a vegan diet. However, in spite of (what I consider to be) all my hard work, it’s hard to escape the overarching feeling of: “does any of this really matter?” In a world poisoned with massive CO2 emissions on a global scale,