You know that veganism is making serious waves when the dairy industry starts running scared. In recent years they’ve started to hit back at the movement by policing the word ‘milk’, claiming that using it to describe plant-based milk alternatives is misleading to consumers. However, as we delve into the fascinating history behind plant milk on page 46, we discover that the first mention of almond milk in English literature was in 1390. This shows that calling these products milk is by no means a modern trend that will leave consumers scratching their heads in confusion.
The latest series of Blue Planet made many of us think about the amount of plastic we’re using (even my Dad has made a pledge to cut out plastic from his life entirely), so we explore the devastating impact our over-consumption of plastic is having on the environment on page 115. As part of our Eco Special, we also look at seven simple eco swaps you can make today to live a greener life (p119), chat to small companies with big plans to make a difference with their eco credentials (p118), and find out what happens to your waste after it’s been collected (p110).