A presentation drawn up for a CC9 speech with the general purpose of informing the audience about the impact of eating meat and the specific purpose of persuading them to adopt a more healthy, humane diet

1. You are what you eat

2. Threat to the planet Pollution Water, grain, petrol,pesticide, drug usage http://www.chooseveg.com/environment.asp

3. Environmental impactwater usage 1 40 = 1. http://www.frysvegetarian.co.za/latest-news/meat-free-mondays-officially-launches-in-sa/ World Watch Institute

4. Environmental impactland destruction and extinction Rainforest destruction for grazing 1. http://www.chooseveg.com/extinction.asp

5. Environmental impactland destruction and extinction 20 + 1 100 = + dozens http://www.chooseveg.com/extinction.asp

7. Cow burps and flatulence

8. Fossil fuels1. http://www.chooseveg.com/global-warming.aspRearing cattle produces more greenhouse gases than driving cars. UN News Centre, 2006.

9. Animals endure enormous pain and suffering on factory farms Confined - can barely move Up to 13 hens crammed in a single cage Veal calves chained by the neck in small stalls www.chooseveg.com

10. Animals endure enormous pain and suffering on factory farms Denied veterinary care - profitability Many pigs die from untreated illnesses brought on by poor living conditions Hen with a diseased eye www.chooseveg.com

11. Animals endure enormous pain and suffering on factory farms Mutilated without painkillers Piglets are castrated, have their teeth clipped and tails cut off without anaesthesia De-beaking is very painful for chicks www.chooseveg.com

12. Animals endure enormous pain and suffering on factory farms Slaughtered Some cattle have their throats slit while fully conscious www.chooseveg.com

15. 2 million chickens

16. 10,000 pigs

17. 22,300 sheep saved WEEKLY1 1. Compassion in World Farming www.support.mtm.co.za

19. Take a stand Buy responsibly produced products Vegetarian or vegan diet