How is pet food, the meat industry and grain from Third World countries that’s used to feed livestock connected?

I’ve written a post explaining how I came across the info from The Ethical Consumer which is shown below. I have found it to be eye – opening without then feeling helpless or unworthy.

I know that we CAN make a difference! By sharing this information there will be a positive impact.

Would you want to feed your pet the the ‘normal’ meat products sold in supermarkets after reading the information below?

Meaty issues
Pet food in today’s supermarkets contains meat, poultry or fish or a combination of their ‘by- products’.

It is made from meat and cereals not required by the human food industry.

A meat by-product could apparently be “viscera and blood-soaked sawdust from the floors of a packing house where meat is being processed.”

Reducing the meat we consume is one of the most important steps we can take to reduce our environmental impact globally. It takes approximately 10lb of vegetable or grain protein to produce 1lb of animal protein, and the grain used to feed livestock often travels a long distance from Third World countries.

Green

Reviews of everything from singing teachers, tailors, plumbers, builders, electricians, removal companies and more

I know of so many people who complain that it's hard to know whether to employ someone or not. Can be trusted? Is their work good? Do they take shortcuts? Do they clear up after themselves? Will they do it in one go or will they do it in dribs and drabs? The ones we are familiar with or those who come recommended, are often in such great demand, that we can't get an appointment with them. Thus we're forced to try and find someone else. But how do we choose? Here's some tips from me.

Being proactive

Donating clothes that you no longer wear

An alternative to throwing your clothes away. Find out how to donate the odd sock which you think nobody would want. Be rewarded for your consideration and effort.

Animals

The connection between COVID-19 and farm animals

This article was written by Lewis Bollard. He is the farm animal welfare program officer at the Open Philanthropy Project. In that role, he researches opportunities to do the most good for farm animals. This article explores a number of things around COVID-19 and is really worth reading.