Having at least one plant-based day a week is a fun and easy way to do something good for the planet and our future.

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It can take 30 bathtubs of water to produce just one beefburger

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An area of rainforest the size of a hundred football pitches is cut down every hour to create room for grazing cattle

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Almost a third of all land on Earth is used for livestock production

Jeff Beck

Why are they cutting down the rainforest?

In 1994, Jeff Beck got together with Paul McCartney in the studio to record an environmental message. It opened with the words, “Why are they cutting down the rainforest?”.
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“We know that this is THE most important thing we can do to save our earth, and it’s also the best thing we can do for our health. Plus it’s so yummy! Join me on this adventure of plant-based living and please be meat-free Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and if you can only do Monday we’ll be OK with that too. The more the merrier, thank you!”

— Alicia Silverstone

“Try it, you might like it … and the planet definitely will appreciate it.”

— Woody Harrelson

“I grew up in the ‘meat and two veg’ era but there’s so much more choice now in terms of plant-based food – it’s far more exciting on the plate! I’m consciously reducing how much meat I eat, and that’s no bad thing for the planet and all of us living on it.”

— Ainsley Harriott

“Meat Free Monday is a simple idea which makes so much sense! By not eating meat at least one day a week we help the environment, save animals and improve our health. Try it, get your friends and family to try it and why not encourage your school to try it too?”

— Fearne Cotton

“Meat Free Mondays is a great idea though I live meat free every day. Being vegetarian is good for your body, good for the planet and a peace and loving thing to do.”

— Ringo Starr

“Thank you for inspiring the way I live my life now. Even if you’re not veggie, vegan or plant-based, reducing our meat and dairy consumption, even for just one day a week, has a positive impact on our planet, the animals we share it with and our own personal health.”

— Gabrielle Aplin

“It’s a great initiative and an opportunity for us to really reduce meat consumption that not only saves our lives but saves our planet. Let’s continue to move towards a Meat Free Monday!”

— Eric Adams

A win-win situation

Good for you, good for the planet

With enough of us taking this small step, we can significantly reduce our impact on the earth - and boost our health at the same time.
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Good for your taste buds

Meat free is mainstream! And the result is flavourful, imaginative and exciting plant-based food. Why not give it a try?
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One Day a Week

Featuring the McCartney family, Woody Harrelson and Emma Stone, this documentary short highlights the environmental impact of animal agriculture.
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Layers of crispy, juicy aubergines and rich tomato sauce make this #plantbased Aubergine Parmigiana the perfect comfort treat! #MeatFreeMonday 🍅🍆

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Rich in vitamins, courgette – also known as zucchini – is a summer squash of the same family as cucumber and melon. Delicious in casseroles and stews, this versatile vegetable can also be whizzed up into soups, sliced raw into salads, grated into fritters, barbecued in strips and transformed into ‘courgetti’!

What’s your favourite way to enjoy courgette? 🥒🍴
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“Ditching meat makes me feel more focused and less lethargic throughout the day. I would never have tried veggie days if not for MFM and their fantastic recipes!” – Scott

Thank you to Scott for this lovely testimonial! Are you thinking of trying out some #meatfree days? Why not take a look at our website for yummy meal ideas and inspiration!
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Fresh and tasty, this Rice Noodle Salad makes the perfect lunch or dinner on a hot day. Filled with crunchy broccoli and protein-filled edamame beans, this is such a satisfying dish! 🥗 #MeatFreeMonday
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“Meat Free Monday has been a great way for my family to start reducing our animal consumption and to be more creative in the kitchen!” – Judy

Thank you, Judy for your lovely testimonial!

Have you found #MeatFreeMonday helpful as a way to start cutting down on animal products? Tell us more in the comments!
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Cow

People support Meat Free Monday for many reasons, including reducing carbon emissions and eating more healthily. But let’s not forget the animals. Andrea Arnold’s 2021 documentary ‘Cow’ provides a unique opportunity to look at life through the eyes of a dairy cow called Luma.
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