Netherlands Archives - Page 9 of 9

Sep 7 2015 | karol orzechowski

For Retired Chimps, Negative Effects of Lab Life Last a Long Time

Captivity and laboratory testing can have serious negative psychological and physical effects on retired chimps, even after they are moved to a sanctuary. READ MORE

Jul 6 2015 | karol orzechowski

Plant-Based Diet: Healthy, More Environmentally-Friendly, And Cheaper

An optimal, healthy plant-based diet has a much lower environmental impact and cost than that of the average omnivore, a Dutch case-study finds. READ MORE

Jun 14 2015 | karol orzechowski

Fur Farming: Bad for Mink, Bad for the Environment

An independent audit of the Dutch fur industry finds mink farming to be one of the most environmentally devastating ways to produce clothing. READ MORE

Apr 28 2015 | karol orzechowski

International Survey: The Future is Animal Free

Fashion trends shift as quickly as the seasons change, but longer-term, larger trends can be mapped through research. A study of 3,600 consumers, conducted by ISPO for the Italian Fur Free Alliance, looked at the trend in buying and wearing animal-free clothing, across a number of countries in the European Union. The research finds that the options for animal-free clothing products are growing in popularity by almost all measures. In addition, they are also increasingly seen as "trendy," and preferable to animal-based alternatives. READ MORE

Apr 13 2015 | karol orzechowski

Meat and Masculinity Among Young Chinese, Turkish and Dutch Adults in the Netherlands

If we want to change the culture around meat-eating, we need to recognize that there are many ingrained traditions in play at once. Various aspects of different cultures reinforce the practice of eating meat and, as many studies show, advocating for reduced meat consumption doesn't have a "one-size fits all" solution. This study looks at the multi-cultural context of the Netherlands, and explores how different cultures in the country perceive meat-eating and masculinity. The research finds a range of diverse factors that affect how much meat a given group eats, from their own cultural traditions, to the influence of more "Western" values. READ MORE

Mar 23 2015 | karol orzechowski

Effect of Steps to Promote Higher Levels of Farm Animal Welfare across the EU: Societal versus Animal Scientists’ Perceptions.

Entrenching animal welfare standards into policy is often the result of a long legislative process. And evaluating the impact of these changes can take just as much effort. This study looks at the implementation of different animal welfare policies in the EU, and asks various stakeholders, from farmers to consumers, their opinions on how effective, efficient, and useful the different welfare measures are. The findings show that there is a delicate balance between what NGOs and consumers want, and that sometimes there is a disconnect between NGOs' priorities and what consumers see as important issues. READ MORE

Jan 26 2015 | karol orzechowski

Why Do Right-Wing Adherents Engage in More Animal Exploitation and Meat Consumption?

Even though a number of studies have established a link between right-wing ideology and meat-eating, there is a dearth of literature addressing why those with right-wing beliefs are more likely to consume animals. Recognizing the gap, this study of Dutch and Belgian adults begins to address the question of why, and finds that people with right-wing beliefs tend to staunchly oppose any movement that threatens traditions, or perceived human superiority. Though it is only an initial foray into right-wing psychology and its tendency towards animal exploitation, the authors establish a strong link between the two and encourage further inquiry. READ MORE

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