Meat Free Monday – Wouldn’t Miss It For The World

Paul, Mary and Stella McCartney launched Meat Free Monday 15 years ago with the aim of creating a simple way for people to begin a journey to greener and healthier eating.

According to The Darwin Challenge free mobile app, each individual taking part in Meat Free Monday for one year saves around 789 bathtubs of water, 54 fish, 4 chickens, 609m2 of marine reserve, 3 tennis courts of forest plus the same amount of greenhouse gases as emitted by driving 434 miles.

With participation growing, Meat Free Monday has become a weekly moment which thousands of nurseries, schools, universities, businesses and individuals make their own. Wouldn’t miss it for the world!

Music
‘Messed Up’
Written by Paul McCartney and Chenayder
Published by MPL Communications Ltd., administered by MPL Communications Inc (ASCAP) and Alamo Records. Contains elements of “Coming Up” (McCartney) – Published by MPL Communications Ltd., administered by MPL Communications Inc (ASCAP).

Production
Lucky Cat Post Production

Photography
Flower meadow © 1990 Paul McCartney under exclusive licence to MPL Archive LLP. Photographer: Linda McCartney
Paul McCartney © 2014 MPL Communications Ltd/Photographer: MJ Kim
Paul, Mary and Stella McCartney 1 © Mary McCartney
Paul, Mary and Stella McCartney 2 © 2017 MPL Communications Ltd
Paul, Mary and Stella McCartney 3 © 2021 MPL Communications Ltd / Photographer: Lily Bertrand-Webb
Mary McCartney 1 and 2 © Orlando Stuart

Video recipes
Ultimate Veggie Chilli; Courgette Pasta with Lemon, Chilli and Garlic; and Sticky Tomato Tofu Curry created for Meat Free Monday by Alexis Tymon
Banana Blossom F*sh created for Meat Free Monday by Millie Barker

Recipe photography
With thanks to Kyle Books, Ryland Peters & Small, Phaidon, and all the publishers, chefs, content creators, supporters, restaurants and brands who have shared recipes with Meat Free Monday over the years – recipe images, instructions and full credits at https://meatfreemondays.com.