2/3 Fell running is the ultimate example: no fancy tech, just respect for the land. 🌲

By refusing the cycle of consumption, we use #HowWeSpeakOut to challenge the industry.

When we align this with #HowWeMove and #HowWeFuel, we become a force for change. ♻️

2/3 By normalise conversations on #HowWeMove (Travel), #HowWeKitUp (Gear) & #HowWeFuel (Food) & engaging with brands, organisations & policymakers, we encourage decision makers to adopt greener practices. 🏔️✨

‘Humanity’s favourite food’: how to end the livestock industry but keep eating meat Bruce Friedrich argues the only way to tackle the world’s insatiable but damaging craving for meat is like-for-like replacements like cultivated and plant-based meat

A thought provoking article on what might need to change to bring around a significant reduction in meat consumption.

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www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Running, without the footprint - The Green Runners CIC We are The Green Runners - a community making changes for a fitter planet. Help us win the race against the climate emergency.

3/3 Join TGR for £2.20 a month. 🤝

You don't need to be perfect at #HowWeFuel to be an advocate.

You'll just need to be willing to use your voice.

Grab your badge at thegreenrunners.com and share your stories using #badgebimbles.

Every voice counts! 🎖️

2/3 We know the reality: trains can be pricey and long journeys take time.

We're looking for progress, not perfection, across all our pillars, from #HowWeFuel to #HowWeKitUp.

Every conscious choice gives us more integrity when we use #HowWeSpeakOut to demand systemic change. 🚂✨

That is definitely worth a look.

Reducing waste is better for the planet. Reducing plastic waste even more so.

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Climate change increasing the cost of food items, many of which are significant contributors to climate change 🤔

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This is why we encourage people to take action aligned to our #HowWeFuel pillar.

Love the idea of a planetary health diet.

Don’t make it a fad. Make it an action that lasts.

Meat is a leading emissions source – but few outlets report on it, analysis finds Sentient Media reveals less than 4% of climate news stories mention animal agriculture as source of carbon emissions

1/2 - We need to talk about what we eat.

One of our four pillars is #HowWeFuel

We recognise that what we eat has a big part to play in our impact on the environment & climate.

This article highlights the need to keep that conversation alive.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cup Energy Bites Sometimes, "real" food sounds exhausting and you just want something quick and easy to throw into your purse and call "lunch" without

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Paola sent us this link to her favourite long run homemade snack - Peanut Butter Bites

They look fab. Definitely worth giving a go on your next long run.

minimalistbaker.com/5-ingredient...

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Plant Based Fuelling! These books also contain lots of helpful information on fuelling your running on a plant based diet. 📖 We can’t run away from this Damian Hall Eat & Run Scott Jurek No Meat Athlete: Run on Plants and Discover Your Fittest, Fastest, Happiest Self Matt Frazier The Plant Based Runner - A Personal Guide To Running, Healthy Eating, And Discovering A New You Jonathan Cairns The Plant Based Athlete - A Game Changing Approach To Peak Performance Matt Frazier & Robert Cheeke The Planted Runner: Plant Based Nutrition For Running At Your Best Claire Bartholic

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If you are looking for books to inspire your plant-based fuelling then look no further.📖

These books are great whatever your dietary choices.

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Greenwashing and denial won’t solve beef’s enormous climate problems I’ll admit it: I like beef. Like many Americans, I was brought up to believe that beef was a central part of a traditional family meal. My mom made it. My kids ate it. Marketing campaigns told me it w...

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If you want to delve further into beef then we recommend this article 👇🏻

drawdown.org/insights/gre...

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Top tips to reduce the environmental impacts of your diet - The Green Runners CIC To mark World Vegan Day we’ve collected some top tips to reduce the environmental impacts of your diet. One of the key pillars of The Green Runners is “How YOU Eat”.

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While you don’t need to be a vegan or vegetarian to be a Green Runner, we advocate trying to reduce your consumption of meat & focusing on high quality, locally-sourced produce where possible.

thegreenrunners.com/top-tips-to-...

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Running snacks - which are the best for the planet-friendly runner? - The Green Runners CIC Runners love a good snack, but they are often full of artificial flavours and single-use packaging. Try one of these planet-friendly snacks!

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We love to run and we love to snack as we run. But which snacks are best for the planet friendly runner?

Ross Brannigan chews through the facts.

thegreenrunners.com/running-snac...

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Our Pillars - The Green Runners CIC We think every runner can be a Green Runner! You don’t need to be perfect, just keep improving by putting the planet first when

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Got a favourite recipe or post-run snack? Tag us or share it in the comments
Let’s fill the feed with planet-friendly fuel 💚

#HowWeFuel

👉 thegreenrunners.com/our-pillars

Let’s build a movement that moves with care—for the planet, for each other 💚

#HowWeFuel

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Next up: food! 🍲

Because #HowWeFuel impacts the planet too. Things to consider include:

🌱 Eating more plants
🌍 Choosing seasonal ingredients
🛍️ Reducing plastic packaging
🧁 Making your own snacks for race day

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David talks about the actions that individuals can take - investments, banking, diet, travel etc. - and the importance of using our voices.

All of which speaks to our pillars

#HowWeFuel
#HowWeMove
#HowWeSpeakOut

Opinion: Food, farming and our future – why Europe must lead the way Opinion: Food, farming and our future – why Europe must lead the way

Great opinion piece published by @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social

“Plant-based foods…. could drastically benefit our environment and help Europe achieve its Paris Agreement climate goals, which will be a lost cause if we don’t act.”

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www.birdlife.org/news/2025/02...

We’ve shared this before but the blog is worth resharing.

When it comes to taking climate action reducing or removing beef from your diet is up there on the list of things to consider.

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#HowWeSpeakOut

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#HowWeFuel Mostly plant-based, minimal dairy & supporting wild venison. Experimenting with dehydrating food for hill overnights.

#HowWeKitUp Prioritising repairs, second-hand gear
& reducing new purchases.