Forest Green Rovers , affectionately known as the “ little club on the hill ,” shocked the world in 2017 with their unexpected promotion to the English Football League . But just as worthy of headlines is the club ’ s commitment to eco-friendly principles . The Rovers claim to be the world ’ s first 100 % vegan football club . Hamburgers were replaced with veggie burgers at the squad ’ s matches in 2011 , and today all cow milkbased products have been replaced with soy and oat milk . Reducing demand for animal products helps to limit carbon emissions , and the Rovers have also installed solar panels on their stadium roof .

36 September 2017