Amsterdam Bans Ads For Meat And Fossil Fuels In Public Spaces
- Amsterdam has banned meat advertising in public spaces, making it the first capital city to do so, as stated by the city council's decision.
- This ban, effective May 2026, is part of Amsterdam's goals to promote plant-based diets, aiming for 60% plant-based protein by 2030, according to ProVeg Netherlands.
- The ban will also cover fossil fuel products and aims to align advertising practices with climate goals, as emphasized by Amsterdam's city council.
- Joey Cramer from ProVeg Netherlands noted that restricting meat ads supports reducing carbon emissions from food production.
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The measure, focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through consumption, also affects the advertising of fossil fuels, commercial flights, cruise ships and petrol vehicles
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