About EarthSave

• EarthSave leads a global movement of people from all walks of life who are taking concrete steps to promote healthy and life-sustaining food choices.
• EarthSave supplies information, support and practical programs to those who have learned that their food choices impact environmental and human health.
• We support individuals in making food choices that promote health, reduce health care costs, and provide greater independence from the medical system.
• We raise awareness of the ecological destruction linked to the production of "food animals."
• We advocate and promote a delicious, planet-friendly diet.

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• Who founded EarthSave?
• What does EarthSave do?
• How does EarthSave receive funding?
• Why might someone become an EarthSave member?
• Do I need to eat a vegetarian diet to join?
• How do I join EarthSave?
• What kind of educational materials do you have?
• What are local EarthSave chapters?
• Where is the local chapter closest to me?
• What's the difference between vegetarian and vegan diets?

Who founded EarthSave?

EarthSave International was founded in 1988 by celebrated author John Robbins. EarthSave International was the direct result of the overwhelming reader response to the 1987 publication Diet for a New America. John continues to support the ongoing educational activities of EarthSave International as Chairman Emeritus of its Board of Directors. His latest bestseller is Healthy At 100. Visit John's site http://www.healthyat100.org

EarthSave continues the educational work that Diet for a New Americabegan. EarthSave educates, inspires and empowers people to shift toward a plant based diet centered on fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes - foods that are healthy for people and the planet.

Funding is received through memberships, contributions from foundations, corporations and private individuals.

The animal foods industry spends billions of dollars per year trying to convince people that meat and dairy foods are part of a well-balanced diet. Each EarthSave membership sends a strong message to those industries that factual food information is more powerful than advertisement fallacies. As our membership increases through our local EarthSave chapters, networks form that support others who also demand healthier food choices.

Definitely not. EarthSave accepts you wherever you are on the food-choice continuum. In fact, we prefer to talk about eating a more plant-based diet and not to label anyone "a vegetarian." We provide education, support and encouragement to move TOWARD a plant-based diet. Remember, if everyone reduced their animal-food consumption by just 10 percent, the grain we saved could be used to feed the hungry of the world.

EarthSave understands and respects that individuals make daily food choices due to a number of factors. These factors include social and cultural expectations, convenience, choices prepared in the home or school, mass advertising, peer pressure, and family demands. EarthSave's mission is to provide cutting edge, factual information and allow you to decide what is best for you in your unique circumstance. If you need help as you transition to healthier, plant-based foods, EarthSave is there to provide support and encouragement.

Our educational series includes pamphlets about eating for optimal nutrition, making the transition to healthy food choices, and children and a vegetarian diet.

Local EarthSave chapters take the organization's message to the local community. There are almost 40 volunteer-run chapters throughout the United States. They support local people interested in changing their diets by providing educational materials, holding activities such as monthly pot lucks, video showings and special events.