• A New Year's resolution that does you, the animals and the earth good

    Every year in January, hundreds of thousands of people around the world try the vegan lifestyle, which consists in avoiding - as much as possible - the exploitation of animals and violence towards them. Veganuary in Iceland collaborates with Veganuary.com.

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    For Animals

    With a vegan lifestyle, you can save hundreds of animals from suffering every year!
    You save lives with every meal and product you consume that doesn't contain animal products.

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    For Health

    Research has shown that animal products, such as processed meat and dairy products, can increase the risk of cancer and can have a negative effect on health.

    A plant-based diet can dramatically improve your health.

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    For Earth

    Animal products, such as red meat and dairy products, have a large impact on the emission of greenhouse gases. By avoiding the consumption of animal products, you will significantly reduce your carbon footprint.

  • Veganuary 2026 Sponsors

    Krónan

    Krónan is an Icelandic grocery store that is committed to offering quality products at affordable prices. They are the first Swan-certified grocery store and they are always looking for ways to improve their work to lessen their environmental impact. One of their ways is Green Mondays. Every week, they share a new green recipe that's easy to follow to encourage Krónan customers to start the week in a positive and sustainable way, choosing a green option at least once a week - both for our health and the planet. Click the image to open their website.

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  • Veganúar in the media

    Media coverage of all things Veganúar

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    Um hvað snýst Veganúar?

    Hildur Ómars tekur saman og deilir hér sinni túlkun og hugleiðingum um Veganúar og veganisma.

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    Lífið á Vísir.is

    „Veganismi er hvergi skil­greindur sem full­komnun eða ekkert“

    Formaður SGÍ, Aldís Amah, ræddi við Vísi um Veganúar, Veganisma og lífið almennt.

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    Veganúar er hafin!

    Aldís Amah, nýr formaður SGÍ, ræddi um Veganúar 2025 í viðtali við MBL.

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    Samfélagsmál á RÚV

    Aldís Amah Hamilton ræddi um Veganúar og hugmyndafræði veganisma í viðtali við RÚV.

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    Innlent á Vísir.is

    Sunna Sæmundsdóttir ræddi við Valgerði, formann Samtaka Grænkera á Íslandi um áramótaheiti og áhrif Veganúar.

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    Hvers vegan ekki?

    Pistill á Vísi frá Valgerði Árnadóttur, formanni Samtaka grænkera, í tilefni af upphafi Veganúar.