Battle of the white stuff: Where to begin with plant-based milk?

It’s no secret that cow’s milk is increasingly out of fashion, with a rise in veganism, accessible alternative options, and serious questions over its environmental credentials.

Though a good source of calcium and protein, an extensive by researchers at the University of Oxford showed that producing a glass of dairy milk results in almost three times more greenhouse gas emissions than any plant-based milk and requires nine times more land.On top of this, there are ethical concerns when it comes to the treatment of some cattle during dairy farming. 

It is standard dairy farming practice to separate calves from their mothers within 24 hours of birth, as this allows farmers to sell the milk that the calves would otherwise drink.