Why Do Vegans Avoid Honey? with Hope Bohanec

Why Do Vegans Avoid Honey? with Hope Bohanec

July 15, 2026 · 18 min · Episode 139

About this episode

Hope Bohanec discusses the ethical implications of consuming honey and the importance of caring for bees.

Why should be care about bees? Why should we avoid honey and beeswax? Vegans want to eliminate as much harm, exploitation, and killing as possible. When animals are farmed for profit, there is always compromise of their wellbeing, and bees farmed for their honey and beeswax are no exception. Ethical veganism is about getting justice over the species barrier, and in this case it’s concern for the amazing, beautiful bee. In this short episode, our host Hope Bohanec offers her knowledge about ho...

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