Veganism is the fastest-growing lifestyle movement in history
'Game Over' for the animal industry is closer than most people can imagine
Bad news for the animal abuse industry:
Many consumers are no longer turning a blind eye to the ethical implications of their choices. Animal welfare concerns, coupled with the environmental impact of industrial farming and corporate scandals, are driving a wave of conscientious consumption:
Different sources agree that veganism “is gaining traction faster than any other movement around the world.” Study results even indicate that the plant-based, ethically-motivated way of living is the “fastest-growing lifestyle movement ever”.
And of course, this isn’t only about lifestyle. Veganism has also been recognized as “one of the fastest-growing social justice movements in the world”.
Further underscoring this message, the vegan diet market is experiencing “unparalleled growth” and expected to be the world’s fastest-growing industry by 2032.
Here are some figures for illustration:
In the US, the number of vegans has increased 500% since 2014.
In the UK, the number of vegans has increased 370% in the past five years.
In Germany, where around 500 people go vegan every day, a major retailer is about to open their first 100% vegan supermarket.
In current times, where most industries can’t even begin to dream of double-digit growth or are even facing decline, these figures are astronomical.
Predictions point towards a vegan world
The demand for plant-based products is skyrocketing, while US dairy consumption is at an all-time low and Germany has announced a record low in meat consumption (to be clear: per capita consumption rates of both countries are still among the highest worldwide).
Driven by developments in other parts of the world, especially in China, the global consumption of animal products is still rising. However, given our globalized economy, the trends I have summarized in my article “The Animal Industry Has No Chance to Survive” will inevitably impact these markets as well — potentially with a small delay.
Experts and AI systems have predicted that animal flesh will completely vanish from super market shelves by 2040, that the US will be completely vegan by 2050, and that most of the world will be vegan by 2075.
A growing number of organizations, vegan celebrities and award-winning documentaries collectively raise awareness about the horrors of the animal industry.
They inform people about the industry’s devastating impact on animals, exploited workers, public health, rainforest destruction, water and air pollution, climate change, species extinction, land grabbing, ocean dead zones, and world hunger.
Even the United Nations (UN) have urged a global shift towards a vegan diet to save the world from hunger, fuel poverty, and the worst impacts of climate change.
This awareness is slowly but surely making its way into the mainstream.
“Avoiding meat and dairy is ‘single biggest way’ to reduce your impact on Earth”
I didn’t make that up. That’s the exact title of a Guardian article.
According to Joseph Poore, an Environmental Science researcher at the University of Oxford cited in the article, this impact on Earth includes “not just greenhouse gases, but global acidification, eutrophication, land use and water use.”
We are running out of excuses to keep the incredibly destructive animal industry alive through mindless consumption and excessive subsidies. If you aren’t already, help stop the madness and go vegan today.
What you can do
Inform yourself and others on the negative impacts of the animal industry, honestly reflect your own consumption choices, and — if you have the capacities — become an advocate for veganism.
Share this post with family and friends to help them understand that veganism is not some random, temporary hype. It the fastest-growing lifestyle movement in history! We are here to stay. And we will make sure this trend continues.
This post is an extended excerpt from my article “The Animal Industry Has No Chance to Survive — Multiple economic time bombs are ticking”. Check out the original piece for another six powerful reasons why the animal industry will inevitably die:
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