" I think very often people think that leather is not so bad because they think it's just a byproduct of the meat industry. The fact is that leather is actually a co-product of the meat industry. The cattle industry could not be profitable without the leather industry, they're tied together. It's a co-product." - Ashley Byrne, Director of Outreach PETA
Episode 3 of Series 9: Unveiling Vegan Culture Transcript
Can your wardrobe choices spark a revolution? It's a provocative thought, and with PETA's Director of Outreach, Ashley Byrne, we tackle this head-on. Our latest episode peels back the layers of the fashion industry's dynamic with veganism. It's not just about what we wear, but the statement we make to the world about our values.
Yet, the imprint of vegan fashion extends far beyond the wardrobe. We delve into the emotional and environmental toll of industries reliant on animal exploitation, empathizing with the workers who bear unseen scars.
Guest: Ashley Byrne, Director of Outreach for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has been on the front lines of many provocative and highly effective animal rights campaigns.
She has overseen several successful PETA campaigns—including some of the most provocative— https://www.instagram.com/ashlovesmongo/?hl=en
Book Recommendation: Free the Animals: The Amazing, True Story of the Animal Liberation Front in North America (30th Anniversary Edition) by Ingrid Newkirk
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E12: The Possum Predicament with Researcher Emily Major (PhD)
E15:The History of the Conservation Movement with Author and Journalist, Michelle Nijhuis
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