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Rory O’Boyle – why veganism is more than just a diet

Rory O’Boyle is an animal rights activist and Volunteer for Go Vegan World.

GIY are proud to align our mission, vision and impact with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In response to the urgency of the climate crisis, and in line with the UN Decade of Action, our ambition at GIY is to inspire 100 million people around the world to grow some of their own food by 2030.

Episode Highlights:

In this episode

Mick Kelly AND Rory O’Boyle chat about:
  • His journey to becoming vegan and how difficult it is to speak about it to some people in his life who don’t understand his choice.
  • How it takes a change of mindset and overcoming bias to become vegan.
  • The difference between plant-based diets and veganism; and how being vegan is not a “diet”, it is a way of living and a social justice issue.
  • His work with Eden Farmed Animal Sanctuary in Meath, Go Vegan World and the work they do.

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