This might be the first time TreeHugger has written about competitive eating, and thatβs no surprise really. The idea of stuffing down as much food as possible in as small amount of time as possible is about as un-TreeHugger as you can get in these days of food crisis and tortilla riots. But what if this most gluttonous of pastimes were used to promote a more planet-friendly diet? That seems to be the thinking behind Austinβs Veggie Dog Contest, where competitors will line up to help eat 1500 veggie dogs and 14 gallons of vegan ice cream.
So, how long will it be before thereβs a veggie dog competition alongside the hot dog eating contests that are a centerpiece of so many Independence Day celebrations I wonder.
