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NYC marks international meatless day with Green Hands Movement
The Green Hands Movement, backed by medical professionals, activists, and influencers, aims to inspire widespread adoption of sustainable eating practices.
Green Hands Movement in NYC / Image- Neha Lohia
The Sadhu Vaswani Center for World Peace, a non profit spiritual organization, led a large-scale campaign across New York City to observe International Meatless Day, marked globally on Nov. 25.
Known as the Green Hands Movement, the initiative urged residents to “Take the Veg Pledge” and go meatless for a day.
The campaign unfolded at prominent locations, including Chelsea Market, the Meatpacking District, Little Island, and Times Square. Advocates dressed as farm animals distributed green foam hands as symbols of peace and vegetarian advocacy.
A key moment of the campaign was a billboard in Times Square displaying an image of Sadhu Vaswani, the spiritual leader behind the initiative’s vision, alongside the message: “Celebrate Meatless Day: Take the Veg Pledge.” The display emphasized compassion, spotlighting the ethical and environmental benefits of reducing meat consumption.
“New York City is the perfect place to inspire global change,” said Dr. Sudhir Parikh, a medical professional and advocate for sustainable living. “One day of conscious eating can create a ripple effect, benefiting the planet, health, and humanity.”
The event saw participation from public figures, including actress Justin Adorno, author Victoria Moran, and filmmaker Neha Lohia. Local businesses lent their support, with Zillions Pizza offering discounted vegetarian meals for pledge participants and Lolo’s Seafood Restaurant introducing vegetarian options for the day.
Organizations such as UnChained TV and GenV promoted the campaign, while food drives organized by Sadhu Vaswani Center volunteers, including NYU students, extended its outreach.
“This is just the beginning,” said Ashok Lalwani, president of the Sadhu Vaswani Center for World Peace. “One day without meat can lead to a journey of compassion and sustainability.”
Advocates highlighted the environmental impact of reducing meat consumption. “People underestimate the power of small actions,” said Victoria Moran, a vegan activist. “One meal, one day can lead to significant change.”
“Start with one day,” urged Dr. Eva Selhub, a campaign supporter. “It’s not just about saving animals—it’s about improving health and preserving the planet.”
The campaign also announced plans to establish a peace garden and a center dedicated to Sadhu Vaswani’s teachings, furthering a vision of harmony and coexistence.
The Green Hands Movement, backed by medical professionals, activists, and influencers, aims to inspire widespread adoption of sustainable eating practices.
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