Ethical omnivorism
Today, we will analyze Ethical omnivorism in depth and its impact on today's society. From its origins to the present, Ethical omnivorism has played a fundamental role in various aspects of daily life, from culture to economy. Over the years, Ethical omnivorism has been the subject of debate and controversy, generating conflicting opinions and diverse perspectives. In this article, we will explore the many facets of Ethical omnivorism and its influence on our modern world, with the goal of better understanding its importance and reach. No matter if you are an expert in the field or simply curious to learn more, this article will provide you with a comprehensive overview of Ethical omnivorism and its impact today.
Ethical omnivorism, omnivorism or compassionate carnivorism, (as opposed to obligatory carnivorism, the view that it is obligatory for people to eat animals) is a human diet involving the consumption of meat, eggs, dairy and produce that can be traced back to an organic farm. Ocean fish consumption is limited to sustainably farm-raised and/or ethically and wild caught, without contributing to illegal poaching.
Ethical omnivorism could be considered similar to locavorism.
Rationale
This diet tries to increase consumer support for more ethical meat production with the aim that it might be able to give incentive for more restaurants and stores to use ethical sources.
The main concerns of ethical omnivorists are related to the environmental impact of food (agricultural land use, greenhouse gases, water use and fertilizer runoff) and the welfare of farm animals. Proposed attitudes to eat more sustainably include: eating organic foods, eating local, having moderate red meat consumption, eating more plant-based proteins, and reducing food waste.[citation needed] As for animal welfare, there are product certifications in many countries (like in the US the Animal Humane Certified or the Certified Humane Raised & Handled) aimed at consumers with ethical concerns about the life conditions of the animals at the farms.
Criticism
Because there are data showing negative environmental effects of red meat consumption,[citation needed] some vegetarians and vegans[who?][citation needed] criticize ethical omnivorism for failing to eliminate animal products entirely, claiming that humans do not require animal products to be healthy. Studies are mixed on this point.
Proponents of ethical omnivorism may themselves concede that "vegetarian and vegan diets tend to be more environmentally friendly"[citation needed], while still seeing ethical omnivorism as a means to increase dietary sustainability to those unwilling or unable to give up meat.
References
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External links
- GoEO
- CSA
- ethicmeat Archived 2015-06-26 at the Wayback Machine
- Ethical Omnivore Movement
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