82% of Veganuary participants eating >50% less meat & animal products six months after taking part

A follow-up survey of Veganuary 2021 participants revealed that 82% of non-vegan participants maintained a significant reduction in their consumption of meat and animal products six months after completing the challenge. This reduction ranged from eating a fully vegan diet to consuming at least 50% less animal products than before Veganuary. The results are timely considering a recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change highlighting the environmental benefits of plant-based diets, which can reduce emissions by up to 50% compared to a typical western diet.

Furthermore, 68% of participants who continued to eat a fully vegan diet reported experiencing health improvements, such as increased energy, improved mood, better skin, and desired changes in body weight. These results demonstrate the positive impact of Veganuary in helping individuals make lasting dietary changes that benefit both the planet and personal health. Veganuary's International Head of Communications emphasized that cutting out meat and dairy is an effective way to reduce one's carbon footprint, with the added bonus of health benefits for many participants who stick with a plant-based diet.