The Pros And Cons Of Vegetarianism

A problem that I have solved, on a singular level, is my impact on the earth. Caring about the earth and its occupants is something I deeply identify with. And as I have gotten older I have been trying harder to create the smallest carbon foot print possible. Towards the end of eighth grade my science teacher explained the current and future ecological status of the world, this being the first I ever received this information. Though the facts I observed left a feeling of uneasiness, I didn't compose any changes. Although, a year later the animal lover within finally came out, I went vegetarian. A narrow step on a path to a healthier planet. I remember in this time I felt terribly guilty and wrong for contributing to such terrible things: death, disease, torture, and devastation.
Another year passed and I went vegan, cutting off all forms of exploiting animals equally for ethical and environmental reasons. The difference between veganism and vegetarianism is vast. Vegetarianism only cuts out the consumption of meat, ignoring the damage of all animal agriculture in total. And avoiding animal products of every sort, as I have found, leads to a more peaceful and cleaner earth. Initially, vegans avoid a leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, wasting countless amounts of clean drinking water able to produce healthy foods, and aiding horrendous accounts of deforestation. A further gentle impact on earth calls for other things than just being vegan. Since being vegan, I've realized and acted on the importance of recycling and using reusable water bottles and containers. Also, recently I have stopped shopping at large brand name companies simply in that they aren't fair