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Beware of “Grass-Fed” and “Free Range” Labels—Why Sustainable, Ethical Meat Doesn’t Exist
Do labels like “grass-fed” and “free range” actually mean that products are better for the animals and the planet? Or do they just help to relieve cognitive dissonance?
by Charlotte Pointing | April 16, 2024
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by Charlotte Pointing
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Celebrities
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Food Politics
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Health
Vegan Diet Lowers Food Costs by 16 Percent for Overweight Adults, Study Suggests Vegan Diet Lowers Food Costs by 16 Percent for Overweight Adults, Study Suggests
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News
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Food Politics
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by Anna Starostinetskaya
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