In my last post I said I felt like 2008 was going to be a pivotal year and it certainly seems to be going that way. So far we’ve had a major announcement about increased European activity for renewable energy and China banning plastic bags. Nearer to home I was successful in getting a £3000 grant from the New Forest National Park Authority’s Sustainable Development Fund. This will allow me and other residents of the village where I live (Ashurst, New Forest) to really make inroads into plastic bag use. More about that as the Bags for the Future project progresses but if anyone wants to have some details of what we’re doing now just email me at bagsforthefuture@veggiebarn.net

This is only a short post but I wanted to end by pointing you in the direction of a couple of really interesting things from the Web. First is a great little review of vegan activity throughout 2007. Second is a site that an American visitor to The Barn told me about. The Vegan Culinary Experience is a terrific resource for those who want to extend their range of dishes and techniques. Enjoy!