Essays & Analysis Archive
This is an archive of Stray Dog Institute’s blog posts published between 2021-2023. Authored by Stray Dog Institute and, at times, guest authors, these essays articulate Stray Dog Institute’s perspectives on key issues shaping food system transformation and farmed animal advocacy.
Since 2024, our research has focused on larger, movement-serving projects such as the State of the Movement. We continue to share this earlier work because it offers context, insights, and analysis that remain relevant to ongoing conversations about food systems transformation, animal advocacy, philanthropy, and more. Please note that the information in these essays is not regularly updated.
Research Report: Alt Protein for Good
Our newest research report, Alt Protein for Good: Plant-Based Alternative Protein in the United States outlines ways to build momentum for inclusive food system change and ensure the broadest and deepest benefits from alternative proteins.
Geopolitical Power Dynamics Weakened IPCC’s Diet-Change Narrative
Non-scientists in leading meat producing and consuming nations watered down IPCC’s calls for diet change away from animal consumption, showing the harm of letting power shape public narrative.
Universal Meals Make Plant-Based Eating More Inclusive
Adjusting the way meals are served in public institutions, retail locations, and even community potlucks could make the benefits of plant-based eating accessible to all.
The Impact of Consuming Animals
Consuming animals supports an industry with a range of complex negative impacts to animals, land, water, air, and human wellbeing.
Individual and Collective Pathways to Meat Reduction
Reducing meat production and consumption is a powerful tool for helping both people and animals, but it will require changes from the dinner table to the halls of government.
The Transformational Potential of Alternative Protein
Focusing the US food system around alternative protein offers simultaneous benefits for environmental health, human health, animal welfare, and the fight against food system inequality.
Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet
Plant-based diets offer an array of benefits for human health, environmental protection, and animal welfare.
Is Plant-Based Meat Healthy?
There is a growing market for plant-based meats as a healthy alternative that can appeal to omnivores as well as vegans and vegetarians.
Why It's Time for the Dairy-Free Movement
Led by Olympian Dotsie Bausch, Switch4Good advocates for plant-based diets for the health and wellbeing of all people, animals, and the planet.
Veganuary’s Successful Approach to Changing Diets
Veganuary takes a unique approach to plant-based diet advocacy by engaging both consumers and producers.