With many consumers becoming increasingly environmentally conscious as fear over global warming grows, part time vegetarianism is on the rise, with a third of Irish people now considering themselves 'flexitarian'.

Founder of vegan based food company “Thanks Plants”, Aisling Cullen joined Sean to discuss the benefits of following a 'flexitarian' diet.

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