Ep 35. Opening a Vegan Café & Zero Waste Shop in Dublin – Sebastian, The Carrot’s Tail
On the first day of lockdown I moved into a new house within 5km of The Carrot’s Tail. The vegan café quickly became a fortnightly highlight for me and my housemates. In this episode, I talk to Sebastian, one of the founders of the business, about his personal journey to veganism to the running of the café.
Don’t forget to give them a follow on Instagram @thecarrotstail or Facebook!
We cover:
- (02:45) Sebastian introduces himself.
- (04:55)How the switch to environmentalism and veganism came about for Sebastian.
- (09:35) How & why The Carrot’s Tail came about.
- (13:20) The relationship with other vegan businesses in Dublin.
- (15:30) Addressing the balance of supporting small businesses and vegan options in big chains.
- (18:50) The initial reception The Carrot’s Tail received when opened.
- (23:45) How they feel about the future post lockdown.
- (26:35) Tips for managing food waste at home or commercially.
- (34:10) Tips for anyone wanting to reduce their animal product intake or go vegan.
Also mentioned:
- Cowspiracy (Documentary).
- Gamechangers (Documentary).
- Happy Cow, an app for finding food outlets with vegan options near you.
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