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Climate-friendly consumption; Ethical consumption; Food ethics; Vegan boycotts; Vegan consumerism; Veganism
Introduction
“Veganism” is most commonly associated with concern for animal welfare or animal rights. However, veganism can also be justified from an ecological perspective centered on anthropocentric considerations of justice or collective self-interest. Concerns for individual animals and for the environment converge, not least because animal husbandry has a large impact on anthropogenic global heating. This entry focusses on vegan consumerism as a means by which to minimize harm to animals, humans, and the environment. It entertains a broad understanding of vegan consumerism that also covers attempts to influence political decision-making.
The use of animals is a legally authorized and institutionalized practice, which means that one must consider both responsibility within consumer interactions, and responsibility to reform social institutions and structures....
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Beck, V., Ladwig, B. (2023). Veganism and Ethical Consumerism. In: Poff, D.C., Michalos, A.C. (eds) Encyclopedia of Business and Professional Ethics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-22767-8_1286
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