Comments on: Kangaroo – The Sustainable Red Meat http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/ An Australian family choosing to go green Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:11:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-85255 Darren Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:39:57 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-85255 <p>@Jing: Sorry mate, I just eat what's inside the skins! No idea where you could source them.</p> @Jing: Sorry mate, I just eat what’s inside the skins! No idea where you could source them.

]]> By: jing http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-85251 jing Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:29:38 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-85251 <p>hi `We are looking for kangaroo skin with fur(no tannin), could you tell me who can supply kangaroo skin with fur?? please send email to me: jiajing88@yahoo.cn thanks</p> hi `We are looking for kangaroo skin with fur(no tannin), could you tell me who can supply kangaroo skin with fur?? please send email to me: jiajing88@yahoo.cn thanks

]]> By: New Scientist Asks: Is Kangaroo The Kindest Meat? | Green-Change.com http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-23085 New Scientist Asks: Is Kangaroo The Kindest Meat? | Green-Change.com Thu, 14 Oct 2010 06:23:05 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-23085 <p>[...] wrote about the sustainability of kangaroo meat a while ago, and this article backs up my [...]</p> [...] wrote about the sustainability of kangaroo meat a while ago, and this article backs up my [...]

]]> By: Skelly http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-19063 Skelly Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:18:09 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-19063 <p>Hi I have enjoyed Roo meat/steaks for years, it is tender and tasty having lived in Belgium for years where it is readily available on supermarket shelves. I also travel over in the car to stock up every few months. I would also recommend horse & ostrich meat-steaks, very tasty and much more delicate than beef and alot lot cheaper.</p> Hi I have enjoyed Roo meat/steaks for years, it is tender and tasty having lived in Belgium for years where it is readily available on supermarket shelves. I also travel over in the car to stock up every few months. I would also recommend horse & ostrich meat-steaks, very tasty and much more delicate than beef and alot lot cheaper.

]]> By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-15801 Darren Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:58:15 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-15801 <p>@Daniel: I'm totally with you. Roos are no cuter than lambs, pigs, cows, deer, chickens, and all the various other animals we eat. I think those people just haven't thought about what they eat. They're used to buying meat in sterile plastic trays from the supermarket, totally disconnected from where it comes from. Roo is just a 'new' meat choice that they haven't yet been desensitised to.</p> @Daniel: I’m totally with you. Roos are no cuter than lambs, pigs, cows, deer, chickens, and all the various other animals we eat. I think those people just haven’t thought about what they eat. They’re used to buying meat in sterile plastic trays from the supermarket, totally disconnected from where it comes from. Roo is just a ‘new’ meat choice that they haven’t yet been desensitised to.

]]> By: Daniel http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-15794 Daniel Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:11:41 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-15794 <p>I don't really understand the "Skippy" argument against eating roo meat, when the many of the same people who say "I couldn't eat it 'coz they're so cute and how can we eat our national symbol" have no problem guzzling down on totally adorable, once frolicking little lambs. I like eating 'roo meat because it's healthy, easy to cook, and it's guaranteed free range produce with no fudging possible on the definition of "free range".</p> I don’t really understand the “Skippy” argument against eating roo meat, when the many of the same people who say “I couldn’t eat it ‘coz they’re so cute and how can we eat our national symbol” have no problem guzzling down on totally adorable, once frolicking little lambs. I like eating ‘roo meat because it’s healthy, easy to cook, and it’s guaranteed free range produce with no fudging possible on the definition of “free range”.

]]> By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-9094 Darren Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:39:34 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-9094 <p>@Isobel: Thanks for the info and link on GM food. I'll have to do a post on that issue sometime soon.</p> @Isobel: Thanks for the info and link on GM food. I’ll have to do a post on that issue sometime soon.

]]> By: Isobel L http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-8732 Isobel L Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:09:14 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-8732 <p>Yeah we couldn't agree more regarding labelling of genetically engineered foods. Greenpeace has a petition on those labelling laws at the moment that you can sign at: http://www.truefood.org.au/OurRightToKnow/ You might also like the True Food Guide. It rates food brands on their GE policies and covers the areas that our labelling laws fail to. Very useful if you want to keep genetically engineered food out of your cupboards! We have hard copies and available or you can run a search on food brands on-line at: http://www.truefood.org.au/truefoodguide</p> Yeah we couldn’t agree more regarding labelling of genetically engineered foods. Greenpeace has a petition on those labelling laws at the moment that you can sign at: http://www.truefood.org.au/OurRightToKnow/ You might also like the True Food Guide. It rates food brands on their GE policies and covers the areas that our labelling laws fail to. Very useful if you want to keep genetically engineered food out of your cupboards! We have hard copies and available or you can run a search on food brands on-line at: http://www.truefood.org.au/truefoodguide

]]> By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-8729 Darren Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:35:40 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-8729 <p>@Isobel: Thanks for getting back to me. That sounds fair enough, you can't be all things to all people! Eating lower on the food chain is good advice, and better for your health as well. We avoid GM as much as possible, too, although Australia's rules on GM labelling are absolutely pathetic. Actually, so are our rules on growing GM crops.</p> @Isobel: Thanks for getting back to me. That sounds fair enough, you can’t be all things to all people! Eating lower on the food chain is good advice, and better for your health as well. We avoid GM as much as possible, too, although Australia’s rules on GM labelling are absolutely pathetic. Actually, so are our rules on growing GM crops.

]]> By: Isobel L http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-8700 Isobel L Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:23:49 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-8700 <p>Hi Darren, We don't advocate any particular meat as it isn't our area of expertise. Can only tell you that we encourage people to eat low on the food chain to reduce their environmental impact, and of course, organic food is always better than conventional. We can offer loads of information and advice on avoiding genetically engineered food, but not a great deal on meat sadly.</p> Hi Darren, We don’t advocate any particular meat as it isn’t our area of expertise. Can only tell you that we encourage people to eat low on the food chain to reduce their environmental impact, and of course, organic food is always better than conventional. We can offer loads of information and advice on avoiding genetically engineered food, but not a great deal on meat sadly.

]]> By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-8695 Darren Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:30:09 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-8695 <p>@Isobel: Thanks for the correction. Out of interest, is there any meat that Greenpeace advocates? If so, what is it and how is it raised?</p> @Isobel: Thanks for the correction. Out of interest, is there any meat that Greenpeace advocates? If so, what is it and how is it raised?

]]> By: Isobel L http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-8508 Isobel L Tue, 04 Aug 2009 08:17:29 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-8508 <p>Hi Darren. Isobel from Greenpeace here. Just want to let you know that Greenpeaece doesn't actually advocate eating kangaroo meat. There were some incorrect reports in 2007 that said we do, but not true. Love your blog!</p> Hi Darren. Isobel from Greenpeace here. Just want to let you know that Greenpeaece doesn’t actually advocate eating kangaroo meat. There were some incorrect reports in 2007 that said we do, but not true. Love your blog!

]]> By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-5890 Darren Sat, 16 May 2009 12:51:22 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-5890 <p>@Christine: Sounds yum! We still haven't gotten around to trying the kangaroo mince yet. As you can probably tell by my lack of updates here, we've been a bit busy lately and have been eating frozen leftovers and quick-and-easy meals. :-)</p> @Christine: Sounds yum! We still haven’t gotten around to trying the kangaroo mince yet. As you can probably tell by my lack of updates here, we’ve been a bit busy lately and have been eating frozen leftovers and quick-and-easy meals. :-)

]]> By: christine http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-5851 christine Fri, 15 May 2009 06:01:11 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-5851 <p>I make Spaghetti bolognaise and Shepherds Pie (should I call it something else - don't think Skippy Pie would cut it) Both are delicious, popular. and freeze well. Kangaroo Mince Hamburgers (there we go again) need plenty of fried onion in the mixture, a slice of raw onion a slice of tomato and a fried egg on top of the hamburger. I also make sausage rolls with Kangaroo meat - I spice these up with chillies and garlic. Kangaroo meat has a strong flavour - but tasty.</p> I make Spaghetti bolognaise and Shepherds Pie (should I call it something else - don’t think Skippy Pie would cut it) Both are delicious, popular. and freeze well. Kangaroo Mince Hamburgers (there we go again) need plenty of fried onion in the mixture, a slice of raw onion a slice of tomato and a fried egg on top of the hamburger. I also make sausage rolls with Kangaroo meat – I spice these up with chillies and garlic. Kangaroo meat has a strong flavour – but tasty.

]]> By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-4500 Darren Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:51:13 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-4500 <p>@Tricia: Kangaroos are not much like sheep, are they? :-) It would indeed be wonderful to see a bit more emphasis placed on farming native animals sustainably. It'd be a lot better for the land, too.</p> @Tricia: Kangaroos are not much like sheep, are they? :-) It would indeed be wonderful to see a bit more emphasis placed on farming native animals sustainably. It’d be a lot better for the land, too.

]]> By: Tricia http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-4474 Tricia Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:23:59 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-4474 <p>Re not being able to farm Kangaroo - thats one of the great environmental benefits. Farmers may one day realise that they can earn more from their Kangaroos than their sheep or cattle and start encouraging Kangaroos to their property. To do this they would need to pull down their fences, encourage natural regeneration, and maybe even revegetate some of their farm. That would be wonderful!</p> Re not being able to farm Kangaroo – thats one of the great environmental benefits. Farmers may one day realise that they can earn more from their Kangaroos than their sheep or cattle and start encouraging Kangaroos to their property. To do this they would need to pull down their fences, encourage natural regeneration, and maybe even revegetate some of their farm. That would be wonderful!

]]> By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-4462 Darren Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:01:18 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-4462 <p>@Wilson: I'm not sure if anyone would actually have a kangaroo farm. They'd be pretty hard to keep in, and need a wide area to roam in. As far as I know all the kangaroo meat sold is shot in the wild. The rules and regulations are very strict - have a look at some of the links above for details.</p> @Wilson: I’m not sure if anyone would actually have a kangaroo farm. They’d be pretty hard to keep in, and need a wide area to roam in. As far as I know all the kangaroo meat sold is shot in the wild. The rules and regulations are very strict – have a look at some of the links above for details.

]]> By: Wilson Pon http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-4425 Wilson Pon Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:44:05 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-4425 <p>Hmm..., Darren. I watched it from the Discovery Channel that you must have the permission, before you're opening the kangaroos farm, isn't it? And, it also have some rules of hunting/killing the kangaroos as well...</p> Hmm…, Darren. I watched it from the Discovery Channel that you must have the permission, before you’re opening the kangaroos farm, isn’t it? And, it also have some rules of hunting/killing the kangaroos as well…

]]> By: All Things Eco Blog Carnival Volume Fourty Eight | Focus Organic.com http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-4070 All Things Eco Blog Carnival Volume Fourty Eight | Focus Organic.com Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:03:44 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-4070 <p>[...] you can use your old bread, less waste means better for the environment." Darren Collins presents Kangaroo - The Sustainable Red Meat posted at Green-Change.com. Darren says, "Maybe it's more for Australians, but the lesson here is [...]</p> [...] you can use your old bread, less waste means better for the environment.” Darren Collins presents Kangaroo – The Sustainable Red Meat posted at Green-Change.com. Darren says, “Maybe it’s more for Australians, but the lesson here is [...]

]]> By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-4036 Darren Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:13:07 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-4036 <p>@DP: Cool! I reckon it'd go well in the Webber. I bought some kangaroo mince tonight, so hopefully I'll get a chance to try it in the next couple of nights.</p> @DP: Cool! I reckon it’d go well in the Webber. I bought some kangaroo mince tonight, so hopefully I’ll get a chance to try it in the next couple of nights.

]]> By: DP http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-4034 DP Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:33:24 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-4034 <p>I had the exact same roast the other day, roasted in the webber, beautiful!</p> I had the exact same roast the other day, roasted in the webber, beautiful!

]]> By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-3990 Darren Sun, 26 Apr 2009 09:59:19 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-3990 <p>@Greenfumb: I hadn't heard of AFD before (for anyone else curious, they're at http://www.aussiefarmers.com.au). Unfortunately they don't service Kiama (or even Wollongong). We do have our fruit and vegies delivered every week by Mark and Liz from Naturally Fresh (http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/Naturally-Fresh-Fruit-Vegetable-Home-Delivery-Service), though. They visit the Sydney markets several times a week, and deliver straight to your door. The produce is fresher and hasn't been handled or picked over, plus it keeps us out of Woollies and away from temptation :-). We've never been happy with the fruit and veg from Woollies here in Kiama.</p> @Greenfumb: I hadn’t heard of AFD before (for anyone else curious, they’re at http://www.aussiefarmers.com.au). Unfortunately they don’t service Kiama (or even Wollongong). We do have our fruit and vegies delivered every week by Mark and Liz from Naturally Fresh (http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Companies/Naturally-Fresh-Fruit-Vegetable-Home-Delivery-Service), though. They visit the Sydney markets several times a week, and deliver straight to your door. The produce is fresher and hasn’t been handled or picked over, plus it keeps us out of Woollies and away from temptation :-) . We’ve never been happy with the fruit and veg from Woollies here in Kiama.

]]> By: Greenfumb http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-3949 Greenfumb Sat, 25 Apr 2009 13:05:30 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-3949 <p>I know you're right Darren, I wouldn't dream of eating a lamb or a piggy or a bunny or a veal calf either but I do think that eating roo meat would be more environmentally friendly just can't actually bring myself to do it. Pathetic I know.</p> <p>On the subject of Woolies, do you have Aussie Farmers Direct in your area, if you did that would cut down the number of visits you would need to make to Woolies. I have found that between AFD and the local farmers market I have hugely reduced the number of visits to big supermarkets.</p> I know you’re right Darren, I wouldn’t dream of eating a lamb or a piggy or a bunny or a veal calf either but I do think that eating roo meat would be more environmentally friendly just can’t actually bring myself to do it. Pathetic I know.

On the subject of Woolies, do you have Aussie Farmers Direct in your area, if you did that would cut down the number of visits you would need to make to Woolies. I have found that between AFD and the local farmers market I have hugely reduced the number of visits to big supermarkets.

]]> By: Darren http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-3879 Darren Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:25:52 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-3879 <p>@Chrissy: I'm with you on the Woollies thing, but it's a long drive to any alternative. We do shop there, but try to choose stuff well. I figure at least we're sending the message that there's demand for those better products. Meat from the butcher outside Kiama Woollies is pretty good, and so is the butcher opposite the Club.</p> @Chrissy: I’m with you on the Woollies thing, but it’s a long drive to any alternative. We do shop there, but try to choose stuff well. I figure at least we’re sending the message that there’s demand for those better products. Meat from the butcher outside Kiama Woollies is pretty good, and so is the butcher opposite the Club.

]]> By: Chrissy http://green-change.com/2009/04/23/kangaroo-the-sustainable-red-meat/#comment-3875 Chrissy Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:04:14 +0000 http://green-change.com/?p=947#comment-3875 <p>Hi Darren</p> <p>I'm not a huge fan of Woollies (hence the butcher query) but sometimes necessity (or minimal or no other options) leaves us no choice. If I do go to Woollies, I certainly try to shop "ethically" (ie. minimal product packaging, Oz made, recycled, avoid generic supermarket homebrands etc). Our local IGA is ok (just more expensive and not as much variety - but that doesn't bother me cause I really do not need to waste 20 minutes trying to choose a simple vanilla yoghurt!) ;-)</p> <p>Anyway - I like the mince idea</p> <p>Cheers Chrissy</p> Hi Darren

I’m not a huge fan of Woollies (hence the butcher query) but sometimes necessity (or minimal or no other options) leaves us no choice. If I do go to Woollies, I certainly try to shop “ethically” (ie. minimal product packaging, Oz made, recycled, avoid generic supermarket homebrands etc). Our local IGA is ok (just more expensive and not as much variety – but that doesn’t bother me cause I really do not need to waste 20 minutes trying to choose a simple vanilla yoghurt!) ;-)

Anyway – I like the mince idea

Cheers Chrissy

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