Tag Archives: honey

Using bees for honey; it’s not vegan and it’s not ‘conservation’.

Posted on June 10, 2021 by There's an Elephant in the Room

Using and consuming honey taken from bees is not vegan. All the latest research suggests that bees are sentient individuals whose lives matter to them. In keeping with the many other species whose lives and bodies are ‘farmed’ by humans, … Continue reading →

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Actions and consequences. A ‘meal deal’ with a side of honesty .

Posted on November 29, 2019 by There's an Elephant in the Room

At some time in our lives we have all tried to shrug off personal responsibility for our behaviour, and sadly I speak from experience. It’s very difficult to acknowledge failings as our own, but if we are sincerely trying to … Continue reading →

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In a nutshell: the victims of vegetarianism

Posted on July 10, 2016 by There's an Elephant in the Room

The ‘In a nutshell’ series will attempt to summarise key issues and concepts about which I have previously written at length. As a former vegetarian, I know from personal experience that a reluctance to eat ‘meat’ is the main motive … Continue reading →

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