Since 1955, McDonalds has been the iconic leader and pioneer of the fast food industry and it's production processes. With over 34,000 restaurants in more than 118 countries across the world, including over 900 restaurants here in Australia. McDonalds' exposure and influence on our society is immense.

But all of this cheap, easily accessible food comes at tremendous cost to the health of ourselves, our friends and family, our communities and the environment we live in.

Which is why now is the best time to convince McDonalds Australia to replace their beef products with a healthy vegan, mock-meat alternative in order to lead the way to creating a more sustainable fast food industry.

So, why only replace beef products in fast food? Why not pork, chicken and lamb also?
Well, that is the long term goal but for now I believe it is best to focus on beef products and the beef industry. This is the reason why...
The beef industry is one of the key contributors of deforestation in Australia and takes up over 50% of Australian farming land. This has resulted in the displacement of native Australian wildlife, contamination of Australia's oceans and drinking water sources and ineffective use of prime farming land.
Raising cattle for food also generates more greenhouse gas emissions than all the cars, trucks, trains, ships, and planes in the world combined.
Please checkout these links below for further information.

https://sustainabletable.org.au/Hungryforinfo/The-environmental-impacts-of-eating-meat/tabid/105/Default.aspx​

https://www.chathamhouse.org/publication/livestock-climate-change-forgotten-sector-global-public-opinion-meat-and-dairy​

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2014/jul/21/giving-up-beef-reduce-carbon-footprint-more-than-cars

Now onto the solution...
Over the last few years there has been a considerable rise in the production of great quality mock-meat foods that are indistinguishable from fast food beef products. These mock-meat foods mimic the taste, texture and aroma of beef and are lower in fats, cholesterol and have no added artificial flavours, hormones or preservatives.

Producers of these mock-meat foods include vegan companies like Impossible Foods, Beyond Meat and Quorn.
Please checkout these links below for further information.

http://www.impossiblefoods.com/​

http://beyondmeat.com/​

http://www.quorn.com.au/Home/

So please sign this petition to let McDonalds know that you truly care about your health, your friends, your families and the health of our great southern land, Australia. So future generations of people can live here and enjoy it's natural beauty.
Cheers!