Being vegan is a political decision. Whether it's an action against animal cruelty or a way to cut your carbon footprint, there are tons of benefits to going vegan. But it can seem like a daunting task. What do vegans even eat anyways? Do they get enough protein? This guide will quell questions and dispel myths for activists eager to change their lifestyle. It includes:

What it means to be vegan
Why bother
Myth vs fact
Going the distance

What's a vegan?

Dumpster divers (also known as skippers or binners) are activists who reject the capitalist system by foraging for food and other usable items that have been trashed.

A capitalist society creates excessive waste and a constant need to consume. An estimated $12 billion worth of food is wasted in Canada, thrown away by distributors and packagers along the way to your local grocer. And once the food arrives, it doesn't stand much of a chance. 210 million kilograms of food is tossed each year by retailers in Toronto alone. Most of it is still fine to eat.

This guide will go over:

T.O.F.U. Magazine is traveling across North America to promote veganism, independent musicians, and local organizations that are making a difference. T.O.F.U. is an impressive emerging vegan magazine based out of Nova Scotia. Join us at their Edmonton stop of their cross-Canada tour to launch issue #3. Live performances by Amanda Rogers, the Coffin Ships (members of Fractal Pattern) & Bronze Leaf; tabling/displays by local environmental & small press groups; and vegan food (of course!).