Tesco has announced that it will remove 350 tonnes of plastic annually by replacing plastic-wrapped multipacks with plastic-free multibuys to combat growing plastic menace. As part of its 4Rs strategy – Remove, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, the world’s third largest retailer has collaborated with canned food firms such as Heinz, Green Giant sweetcorn, Princes and John …
Vegan journalist convinces former Waitrose editor who joked about killing vegans to try veganism for a week
- Totally Vegan Buzz Team
- 24th January 2020
William Sitwell who had to step down as Waitrose Editor after his nasty comments on vegans went viral agreed to ditch animal and dairy products for a week. After vegan journalist Selene Nelson who leaked Sitwell’s controversial email on vegans last November published her book Yes Ve-gan!—a blueprint for vegan living, she challenged her vegan …
Gaps in regulatory standards continue to allow contaminated meat and poultry to enter the food market
- Totally Vegan Buzz Team
- 24th January 2020
A US report on food recalls has highlighted concerns about the current food safety system after meat and poultry recalls continue to remain ‘sky-high’. A food report- “How Safe is Our Food” issued by the U.S. PIRG Education Fund analyzed 8 separate instances of food recalls in the past decade and found that lapses in …
String of puppy deaths convinces legislators to introduce ban on pet shops and commercial breeders
- Oli Gross
- 24th January 2020
A string of deaths to newborn puppies has convinced legislators to introduce a bill aiming to ban puppy mills and the retail sale of puppies and kittens in Colorado. The last couple of years has seen dozens of people in Denver buy puppies from pet stores, but the animals have died from illnesses within days. …
Fury as slaughterhouse exposed for violent abuse passes Government inspection
Almost 70% of Brazil beef plants tested positive for bacteria, study reveals
Climate Change report calls for a 20% cut in meat and dairy consumption
Applewood struggles to make enough vegan cheese due to overwhelming demand
Vegan takeaway orders increase by 50% in Veganuary on Just Eat
Crocodiles electrocuted and skinned alive to make designer handbags, investigation reveals
Investigation launched into Red Tractor pig farm after activists find ‘dead babies everywhere’
Fish caught off Britain shores travel 10,000 miles before reaching supermarket shelves in the UK
Coca-Cola wants to keep using plastic bottles because people want it
Meat eating Brits are fuelling deforestation of the Amazon, claims report
Lewis Hamilton says vegan diet has improved his performance, energy levels and gut health
Hong Kong theme park ends shocking dolphin and sea lion shows thanks to pressure from activists
Pigs routinely boiled alive kicking and screaming at Netherlands slaughterhouses, report reveals
Ben & Jerry’s removes ‘Happy Cows’ claim after lawsuit sues it for misrepresentation
Study shows fish caught with hook baits struggle to eat after release
LIFESTYLE
Vegan culture, food, beauty & more
28 Best Vegan Cruelty Free Perfumes
- Charlotte Coates
- 13th January 2020
Perfume has the power to transport you. A favourite scent can remind you of many things – conjuring up the bliss of a relaxing holiday, the comfort of home or even a butterfly-filled first date. There are so many wonderful scents to choose from, no matter if you prefer musky notes, floral hints or fruity …
15 of the best cruelty-free vegan concealers
- Charlotte Coates
- 10th January 2020
We’ve all had those days when some well-placed concealer is a life-saver. Maybe you’ve been burning the candle at both ends, or maybe you’re having a breakout. Luckily there are loads of cruelty-free brands who’ve come to the rescue with a selection of vegan concealers, for when you need that helping hand. With the right …
QUIZZES
All the quizzes you love to binge!
QUIZ: If you score 11/12 on this quiz, you’re a verified vegan food expert
- Marlon Farrugia
- 10th January 2020
How much vegan knowledge do you have stored away? Do you have to Google your way through a shopping trip, or do you have all the bad E-numbers memorised? Find out now with this quiz.
QUIZ: What is your perfect Vegan Halloween Costume?
- Marlon Farrugia
- 13th October 2019
Spook Season approaches. There will be ghosts, goblins, ghouls, and glucose. You need a costume, and you want to it to show off your personality, which means VEGAN. But what to choose? Take our quiz to find out your perfect outfit.
QUIZ: What kind of vegetable are you?
- Marlon Farrugia
- 26th September 2019
“If you were a vegetable, what kind would you be?” A question that has tormented humanity throughout the ages – until now. Read: QUIZ: If you score 19/20 on THIS quiz, you’re a Vegan God
QUIZ: Take this personality test and we’ll reveal if you’re a Junk Food Vegan or a Health Food Vegan
QUIZ: If you score 19/20 on THIS quiz, you’re a Vegan God
QUIZ: Find out your dream vegan job
QUIZ: Choose some vegan groceries and we’ll tell you which city you should move to
QUIZ: Is this food vegan?
Quiz: Which vegan celebrity are you?
QUIZ: What kind of animal are you?
QUIZ: Most people can’t name all these fruits and vegetables – can you?
QUIZ: What kind of hummus are you?
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