This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images, it's also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Saturday, 27 November 2021
Chow For Your Chihuahua?
Pets currently consume 20% of all the world's meat and fish. It also takes a land area twice the size of the UK to keep our cats and dogs supplied with dry food. Owners appear to be becoming concerned about the perceived impact of their pet's diet on the planet. More are consequently turning to petfoods made from certified sustainable seafood (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/25/eco-friendly-pet-food-sale-soar-uk-owner-become-aware-impact-msc-certified-sustainable-seafood). There are currently almost 80 products made from such seafood certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC). These products are not, of course, without impacts on the planet (including on 'greenhouse gas' release). In the UK, more than 7 million tins, pouches and packs of MSC-certified petfoods were sold last year. This is big business but these products really doesn't deserve to be called 'eco-friendly'. 'Less eco-destructive' might be a more accurate label?
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