Plant Based Croydon is relaunching its activism to get action taken on the huge environmental impacts of the meat and dairy industries and is now following the Plant Based Treaty approach. The Plant Based Treaty is a grassroots campaign urging global governments to put food systems at the heart of combating the climate crisis as a companion to the Paris Agreement. Locally, the group will be seeking commitments for the council to use its leverage where it exists and to help make sustainable food choices easy and accessible for staff and residents of all ages.

Background: The Plant Based Croydon campaign launched in late 2024, with a simple ask of Croydon Council - to show leadership and take action on the climate by committing to serving only plant based refreshments at its own events. This would be a small step, yet the message would be significant in acknowledging the large environmental impact of the meat and dairy industries. The team of local volunteers succeeded in collecting 500 signatures on a petition which was presented at full council in July 2025. Although the responses from the administration and opposition did not dispute the facts provided, the council opted not to go plant based.

If you would like to get involved locally email: plantbasedcroydon@gmail.com

Plant Based Croydon

Next Event - Halloween Based Meet Up

The team will be opening this new phase in their campaigning with a fun and friendly Halloween Plant Based Lunch Meet-Up, Saturday 31st October from 1pm at The Clocktower Cafe, Katherine Street, Croydon CR0 1ET.

Fancy dress encouraged, because "Dairy is Scary"!

Sign up or email plantbasedcroydon@gmail.com