LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A resolution supporting the Plant Based Treaty has been filed with Louisville Metro Council, prompting public comments from supporters and concern from at least one council member about its potential impact on meat and agriculture businesses.
The Plant Based Treaty is a worldwide campaign created in 2021 to address the environmental impact of animal agriculture, according to Ann Ferree with Plant Based Treaty Louisville. Ferree said the effort also focuses on educating people about plant-based diets and their benefits.
“Animal agriculture is so hard on our environment,” Ferree said. “So the idea was to address that by increasing plant based treaty and there are 40 suggestions.”…