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Dutch Vegetarian Society
The Dutch Vegetarian Society (, shortened to and abbreviated as NVB) is a public benefit organization in the Netherlands that promotes vegetarianism and veganism. Founded on 30 September 1894, the Society works to provide information, support, and advocacy for plant-based diets. It is involved in educational initiatives, publishes literature and administers the V-Label certification. The NVB also collaborates with manufacturers and aims to reduce meat consumption in the Netherlands by 50% by 2040. Throughout its history, the Society has been active in the international vegetarian movement and has contributed to discussions on issues such as animal rights, environmental sustainability, and health. History The Rotterdam doctor Aart Verschoor adopted vegetarianism after meeting his British colleague, Dr. Thomas Allinson. Allinson, who believed that white bread contributed to illness in workers, recommended wholemeal bread and advocated for a vegetarian lifestyle. After advising V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling
Since 2008 the Dutch Tax Administration can designate an institution to be a "Public Benefit Organisation" (Dutch: ''Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling'', ANBI). At least 90% of the efforts of an ANBI has to be focused on the general good. In addition, from 2012 until at least 2018, the ''culturele ANBI'' (cultural ANBI) would have profit from even more Dutch tax advantages. Conditions The ANBI does not have to be a Dutch legal personality. But often the ANBI is a Dutch foundation ('stichting'), though not every foundation qualifies. It can also be a Dutch ''vereniging'' (voluntary association). It cannot be an organisation that is for the benefit of its members or shareholders only: a sport club, association of personnel, or a commercial institution. The ANBI does not have to have registered offices in the Netherlands nor in the EU. The most important conditions are: *The ANBI can not be a company with capital divided into shares, a cooperative, a mutual insurance society or anot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniël De Clercq
Daniël "Daan" de Clercq (21 August 1854 in Heerde – 15 December 1931 in Haarlem) was a Dutch socialist and activist. Biography He was the grandson of Willem de Clercq and grew up in Haarlem where he became good friends with Frederik van Eeden at the HBS high school there. After continuing his education by studying technology in Delft and chemistry in Berlin he settled in Leiden, but in 1878 he returned to Haarlem to become the technical director of a paint factory there, where he lived the rest of his life. For this factory he introduced several labor reforms which he then tried to scale to the rest of Haarlem and later as a member of the socialist labor party, to the rest of the country. His first act was to create a room for workers to eat their meals; a "schaftlokaal" or cafeteria. He next instituted health insurance and accident insurance for his employees along the lines of Bismarck's Health Insurance Bill of 1883 and Accident Insurance Bill of 1884. He expressed the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vegetarianism In The Netherlands
Vegetarian and vegan dietary practices vary, as does the percentage of vegetarians, among countries. Differences include food standards, laws, and general cultural attitudes toward vegetarian diets. Some countries, such as India, have strong cultural or religious traditions that promote vegetarianism, while other countries have secular ethical concerns, including animal rights, environmental protection, and health concerns. In general, vegetarians are a minority, except in a small number exclusively vegetarian cities and towns. Other communities are heavily, but not exclusively, vegetarian. It may be difficult to find vegetarian food in some areas. In Europe and the United States, vegetarians eat milk and eggs. However, in India many vegetarians consider eggs to be non-vegetarian and the same as meat. Some vegetarians that choose to abstain from dairy may be labeled as vegan. However, veganism typically refers to abstaining from any act that may directly or indirectly injure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
