Spaniards encouraged to reduce their meat consumption – the highest in EU – for sake of health and planet But to others it was as heretical as a well-done steak a lean slice of jamón or a barbecue of nothing but assorted veg This week Spain’s consumer affairs minister launched a campaign inviting people to consider reducing their meat consumption for the good of their health and the planet He also pointed out that while the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition recommends people eat between 200g and 500g of meat a week, the average Spaniard puts away more than 1kg. “This doesn’t mean that we can’t have a family barbecue from time to time, just that we do it with a bit more restraint and that we make up for the days we eat meat by having days where we eat more salad, rice, pulses and vegetables,” the minister said. “Our health and the health of our families is at stake. Eating too much meat is bad for our health and for the planet.” Garzón acknowledged that many people did not have the time or money to avoid cheap, meat-based meals. He also said meat from smaller farms was healthier and far more sustainable than that produced by huge megafarms, which he said had a detrimental effect on the environment and local economies. And although he stressed that he was merely asking people to think about the personal and environmental consequences of what they ate, and not telling them what to do, his comments were swiftly criticised by a fellow minister in the coalition government and by the livestock sector. Read moreLuis Planas, the minister for agriculture, fishing and food, told Cadena Ser radio that the farming sector was being subjected to “profoundly unfair criticisms when it deserved respect for the honest work it does for both our food and our economy” He said meat consumption had been decreasing over the past 10 years until the start of the Covid pandemic Six meat-producing associations wrote an open letter to Garzón saying they were stunned to see him and his ministry waging a campaign that “defamed” a sector that accounts for 2.5 million jobs and exports worth almost €9bn appeared to side with his agriculture minister In any case, he added, there was no need to resort to “eating kale with quinoa and chia”, thanks to Spain’s long and rich history of vegetarian dishes and others that use minimal meat. “Traditional Spanish cooking is full of dishes that contain very little or no meat: gazpachos, tortillas, rice dishes, pulses, pistos, salads, vegetables … Give those a go and you’ll be doing yourself and the planet a favour.” While some states and cities have taken steps to eliminate or tax throwaway items items like bags or straws Reuters recently asked families around the world to document the plastic they throw away in one week Do you know Bunkervan? No, it's not a German camper van specialist, but a Spanish one, which uses the 5-metre-long Fiat Ducato to offer a camper van with four sleeping places and stationary heating The Bunkervan Urban 4 is the cheapest product of the company based in Alpedrete and is perfect for families who don't mind getting around towns or picturesque villages with narrow streets The two double beds measure 1.86 metres in length and the kitchen is complete as it includes two hotplates and a sink with a glass lid along with a large 85-litre fridge and a unit with practical drawers for storing cutlery and kitchenware which means that hot water is available to the occupants which is perfect for travelling in winter (skiing for example) while maintaining a comfortable climate The large fresh water tank holds 125 litres of clean water while the grey and black water tanks hold 90 and 20 litres respectively windows with mosquito nets and sunblinds are standard equipment customers with a larger budget can supplement the Bunkervan Urban 4 with solar panels (for free electricity) a double bicycle rack and an exterior awning this converted Ducato is powered by a turbo-diesel block from the well-known Multijet family which is coupled to a six-speed manual gearbox Its main qualities are low fuel consumption and good reliability Source: Bunkervan New Fiat Cronos Lands at Dealerships Before Its Reveal 2026 Jeep Compass Unveiled: Hybrid or EV With Up to 375 HP Fiat 600 (1955-1969): The Italian Volkswagen turns 70 Lotus Emira With Yellow Exhaust Tips Pays Tribute to an F1 GOAT Panda, Pandina and Grande Panda - what a mess, Fiat! The Cadillac Celestiq Will Be as Rare as a Bugatti Base Fiat Grande Panda: No Center Screen, Just Plastic This week there will be more than sixty activities related to craft trades throughout the Community of Madrid. Buy less and buy better: this is the new slogan that promotes a more responsible and conscious consumption, focused on quality and sustainability, as opposed to fast fashion. It relates directly to a lifestyle that would not be possible without craftsmanship, which guarantees unique and long-lasting pieces. To celebrate the 13th edition of the European Crafts Days, the Community of Madrid is organizing 61 activities including exhibitions, conferences and free workshops. Both the capital and other municipalities – among them Leganés, Torrelodones, San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Coslada, Alcorcón, Majadahonda and Villarejo de Salvanés – are commemorating local artisans who have dedicated their lives to their craft. Also Marabara, an ecological handbag studio in the heart of the capital, will organize an open afternoon on Friday to show us the process of creating their accessories We will be able to learn about the tools and the different manufacturing techniques they use the studio will open a workshop to make crochet accessories (to register