Frey, Rebecca J. "Veganism." The Gale Encyclopedia of Nutrition and Food Labels, edited by Gale, 1st edition, 2017. Credo Reference, https://login.proxy.lib.fsu.edu/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/galegnafl/veganism/0?institutionId=2057.
This is an informative article which gives an extensive history of veganism, ranging from references in the biblical Old Testament to the controversy of the growing present-day movement. It lists the key terms relevant to the philosophy and general knowledge held by the practitioners. It goes into the different branches of the practice, such as paleo and raw food veganism. It lists the statistics of worldwide populations in regard to how frequently it is practiced. It goes into covering some common misguidances within the community and gives a sense of the reality behind the practice, which can be hard to find on heavily-curated vegan media outlets. This source would be useful if a reader were looking for an extensive, factual history of Veganism. It doesn’t advocate for the practice or condone it, it is purely informational. It would suit a reader that simply wants to obtain some knowledge on the practice of Veganism, its early origins, statistics surrounding the community, and likewise—without any bias.
González-García, Sara, et al. “Review: Carbon Footprint and Nutritional Quality of Different Human Dietary Choices.” Science of the Total Environment, vol. 644, Dec. 2018, pp. 77–94. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2018.06.339.
This review looks into the various diets and food cultures of the world and how each relates to the carbon footprint it produces. It gives perspective on which diets offer the littlest negative environmental impact, and which create the biggest carbon footprint. Overall, the U.S. has one of the biggest carbon footprints in the world. Vegan and vegetarian diets are suggested to be a couple of the most sustainable diets, as they don’t carry the responsibility for the manufacturing, packaging, transportation, and waste associated with the meat industry. The article states that meat agriculture is one of the leading contributors of gas emissions and that individual dietary choices play a significant role in environmental sustainability. This source would be useful for a reader wanting to learn about worldwide food cultures and each culture’s impact on the environment through food consumption. If someone is looking to identify what the main contributors to climate change are in the food industry, this would be a good article to look into.
Hallström, E., et al. “Review: Environmental Impact of Dietary Change: A Systematic Review.” Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 91, Mar. 2015, pp. 1–11. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2014.12.008.
This journal consists of 49 peer-reviewed articles detailing different scenarios of dietary changes in the U.S. and how the environment would be impacted in those different scenarios. Overall, the scenarios in which less meat was produced and consumed yielded a more positive environmental outcome, and states that “global food production” poses a “great threat” to the environment. This journal looks into the elements of the meat industry that cause the most damage to the environment and gives a new perspective on how society should look to approach this situation in the years to come. Not only may a meatless diet be helpful in changing the course of the inflicting damage, but it may be the most essential. This would be a useful source to look into if someone is really interested in seeing ultimately every possible outcome of climate change as result of food production, This would be a useful read for someone who wants to be informed of how their eating practices affect the environment, that they can better understand the link between global food production and climate change. This article would help broaden a reader’s perspective on a controversial issue, and maybe inspire them toward living and eating more sustainably.
Hancox, Dan. “The Unstoppable Rise of Veganism: How a Fringe Movement Went Mainstream; Health, Climate Change, Animal Welfare... What’s Driving More People and Brands to Embrace a Plant-Based Lifestyle? We Investigate, and, below, Four Vegans Explain Their Choice.” Observer, The (London, England), 1 Apr. 2018, p. 14. EBSCOhost, login.proxy.lib.fsu.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=edsnbk&AN=16B07C63AFDF2850&site=eds-live&scope=site.
This news article gets into the excitement of the rising veganism movement, particularly in the UK. The author writes of the very sudden emergence of veganism in the area he’s researching-- in just the past few years the population of vegans in the UK tripled in size. He details how the media is playing an integral role as the movement picks up speed, though this is to be expected as more than half of the vegan population in the UK is age 35 or below. The article details what’s truly driving this generation to change the way they consume and how this movement gives hope for the future. This is truly a journalism article, and it’s a fun read with many interesting ideas. It’s long but in depth and covers much of what is happening in the environmentally-concious community of the UK. This would suit a reader who’s maybe discouraged about the state of the environment and needs a piece of good news. It’s loaded with information so it might be hard to find anything really specific a reader is looking for. The writer is truly hopeful that the younger generations will turn climate change around, and he gives some interesting information and examples to back up his point—it might interest a reader who wants to know more about what people in other parts of the world are attempting to battle climate-change through different practices.
“North Florida VegFest.” North Florida VegFest, www.northfloridavegfest.com/.
The North Florida “Vegfest” event webpage gives all the specifics for its 5th annual event. Listed on the homepage are the date and time of the festival, the location of the venue, as well as a brief description of what attendees should expect of the time they should spend there. A tab each is given to detail the various presenters, musicians, sponsors, and vendors of the event. The Tallahassee event featured an eclectic collection of people, businesses, and dogs (as the event was advertised as “dog-friendly!”) The Tallahassee Vegetarian Community put on the event for local and out-of-state veggie-eaters alike. This website would be useful for a viewer who is looking to learn more about this year’s event, maybe if they missed it this time and they want to find out what kind of businesses showed up, or who the speakers and performers were. It would also be useful for someone who attended the event and wants to get more information on what they experienced! This website has everything anyone would ever want to know about the 5th annual North Florida VegFest, but doesn’t give much other information regarding past or future events.
Schanes, Karin, et al. “Low Carbon Lifestyles: A Framework to Structure Consumption Strategies and Options to Reduce Carbon Footprints.” Journal of Cleaner Production, vol. 139, Dec. 2016, pp. 1033–1043. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.08.154.
This article proposes a “framework” for living a sustainable lifestyle, combining the individual efforts of sustainability, in areas such as “food”, “housing”, “mobility”, into a larger and more integrated practice. It claims to be the first of its kind, with its purpose in “promoting climate change mitigation” and lowering emissions through all aspects of daily life in one well-thought-out guide. Its main focus is food consumption, where the majority of the country’s environmental crisis is arising. This scientific article would be useful for a reader who wants to live more consciously and waste less but needs a place to start. It’s truly a guide to living more sustainably, and it is a good choice for someone who wants to be informed as to how they can do less damage to their environment in everyday ways. It’s educational, giving the rundown on climate change, and suggesting what can be done to lessen our individual impact.
“Sweet Pea Cafe.” Sweet Pea Cafe, www.sweetpeacafetallahassee.com/.
Sweet Pea is one of Tallahassee’s only solely Vegan restaurants and is a very popular destination for locals. Their website lists their extensive menu, featuring black bean burgers, tempeh Ruebens, hot buffalo tofu, and “cheeze” quesadillas. Sweet pea is famous for its hand-cut sweet potato fries and vegan pasteries. The website lists the address of their location, their hours of operation, and their contact information. There’s also a gallery of their delicious and beautiful creations for customers to get an idea of what the café has to offer. Their business proudly buys produce from small local farms, and they list their partnerships under the “local produce” tab. This source would be useful for anyone who wants to learn about Sweet Pea’s menu, business practices, food sources, or just general information about the shop. A reader could learn most anything about Sweet Pea from their website. Even if there is a question left unanswered, their contact information (email, phone number) is available on the page as well. Sweet Pea’s website is a good representation of their business as a whole.
“The Bark.” The Bark - 221 Photos - 68 Reviews - Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant - 507 All Saints St., Tallahassee, Florida 32301, www.facebook.com/TheBarkFL/.
The Facebook business page of Tallahassee’s “The Bark” features hundreds of photos of the local café’s delicious creations, unique employees with the “creative cuisine”, and colorful, handwritten menu specials of the day. This page is one of the central social media outlets for the local business, where old and new customers alike can read reviews and give feedback on the quality of the food, coziness of the atmosphere, and friendliness of the employees. One of Tallahassee’s hidden gems, this restaurant is tucked away but close to both FSU and FAMU campuses, in the more “artsy” part of town. This facebook page would be a useful source for anyone who wants to get to know The Bark as a business. It lists the general shop information and posts updates every so often regarding special events or likewise happening in the space. It’s not quite as organized as, say, Sweet Pea Café’s personal website, but it does the job.
"Vegetarianism." ProCon, edited by ProCon.org, 2018. Credo Reference, https://login.proxy.lib.fsu.edu/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/entry/procon/vegetarianism/0?institutionId=2057.
This article states the popular controversy over whether being vegetarian is a healthy practice or not, explaining both positions on the argument. It gives the detailed history of how vegetarianism has been practiced over the centuries, especially in religion. This article focuses mainly on the American diet, giving the history of the laws and acts passed in the U.S. pertaining to the meat agriculture industry. It gives statistics on the amount of meat purchased in the U.S. over the last half century, paying attention to the years it fluctuates. The article gives a detailed chart of the pros and cons of vegetarianism, and it would be a useful source for a reader looking at whether or not Vegetarianism is the right choice for them, or for a reader on the fence about the practice overall.