If a plant-based diet really reverses heart disease and helps avoid cancer why aren’t we hearing more about it in the public conversation? Keegan’s talk will present the hidden links between government, big food companies, pharmaceutical companies, and non-profit organizations focused on community health advice. An investigative look into how they are connected through legislation, budget, and the spread of disinformation. This is what happens when health care becomes a business where the players are influenced by making a profit or expanding their budget rather than robust community health. [Read more…]
Survey Results Show VegFest Oahu Influenced Attendees Towards Vegan Lifestyle
Want to know if VegFest Oahu 2017 made a difference on the attitudes and behaviors of the attendees? So did we! We asked you to fill out a post-event survey and are having a dance party over the results. We are particularly proud of these stats: more than three-quarters of you (77%) said you were inspired to continue to research about vegan issues even after VegFest Oahu. And almost 80% of you said that you would shop differently after VegFest Oahu and are more than 50% likely to purchase vegan “meats” and “cheeses” at restaurants and grocery stores. Read on for the full results of our 2017 Survey. [Read more…]
Compostable Foodware and Packaging – Where to Buy on Oahu
At VegFest Oahu events we strive to be plastic-free to minimize the pollution into our air and oceans that come from plastic waste. We have two strategies to help us achieve that. First, is requiring all our vendors to use compostable packaging for their products sold at VegFest Oahu and compostable foodware containers and utensils for all on-site dining. We have compiled a list of resources below on where to purchase compostable products and hope that all companies soon will move towards using these earth-friendly alternatives to plastic.
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The Generous Companies Who Donated Free Vegan Samples!
VegFest Oahu offers a heartfelt THANK YOU to these companies for their generous donations to our VegFest Oahu 2017 Free Vegan Samples tent. Please visit their websites and check out their amazing products. This is your chance to to be introduced to the plant-based versions of “meat” and “cheese” and discover how tasty these alternatives can be. Try some free samples at VegFest Oahu and then purchase these products for healthier, more sustainable and more compassionate ways to satisfy your cravings. [Read more…]
Blessing Tree at VegFest Oahu leafs out with visions for a sustainable world
VegFest Oahu attendees were invited to express their prayers/wishes/dreams for a healthy, sustainable and compassionate future by writing on paper leaves and attaching them to our festival Blessing Tree. Here are their visions from our September 2016 festival. [Read more…]
