Australian state becomes first to ban plastic straws and stirrers in the country
“Our single-use plastic ban will have significant economic benefits and create local jobs, as well as being good for the environment.” South Australia’s ban on single-use plastic items officially came into effect on Monday, 1st March. The single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 is the first legislation of its kind in Australia. …
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Salt & Straw launches five indulgent vegan ice cream flavours
“Our dream is to change the dialogue in this world because this ice cream isn’t just ‘good for vegan,’ this ice cream is life-changing delicious because it is vegan.” Portland-based ice cream chain Salt & Straw has introduced a lineup of vegan flavours called Vegandulgence to kickstart 2021. The ice creamery is introducing five new …
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Oatly just launched its vegan strawberry ice cream at Tesco
The Swedish vegan dairy-free brand continues to expand its frozen dessert line in the UK with a new strawberry flavoured ice cream. Oatly has launched its New Strawberry Oatly Ice Cream at Tesco, revealed Vegan Food UK- an online organization that shares vegan food news, reviews, and more. With an Instagram post, the group announced: “New …
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McDonald’s paper straws are ‘not recyclable’ and staff are told to throw them in the bin
When McDonald’s introduced new paper straws to replace the plastic versions, the company claimed the move was to reduce its environmental impact. But now a leaked memo has revealed the new paper straws are not recyclable at all and staff are simply being told to throw them in the bin. The classic plastic straws were …
Donald Trump’s election campaign rakes in $500k from sales of plastic straws
US President Donald Trump is using money from sales of plastic straws to fund his re-election campaign. The straws, which are engraved with the president’s name, have raked in $500,000 for the campaign since their release on 19 July. The first batch reportedly sold out within the first few hours, and Trump’s campaign manager Brad …
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UK Government bans plastic straws, cotton buds and drink stirrers
The UK Government has banned plastic straws, drinks stirrers, and plastic stemmed cotton buds following overwhelming public support to reduce plastic use. In England 4.7 billion plastic straws, 316 million plastic stirrers and 1.8 billion plastic-stemmed cotton buds are used each year. The ban will come into force from April 2020 after a public consultation …
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50,000 customers demand McDonald’s brings back plastic straws
More than 50,000 people have signed a petition calling for McDonald’s to bring back its single-use plastic straws. The fast food chain’s customers have complained on social media about the new paper straws ‘dissolving’ in drinks – despite the rigorous testing McDonald’s claims to have carried out. And one customer was so outraged about the …
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UK’s Most Popular Vegan Joint Announces Closure After Veganuary 2025
Unity Diner, a prominent vegan restaurant in London co-founded by animal rights activist Ed Winters (known as Earthling Ed), is set to close its doors permanently on February 1st, 2025 due to rising costs. Established in 2018, Unity Diner started in a smaller space in Hoxton, East London, before relocating to a bigger venue in …
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CHRIS PACKHAM QUITS – “I believe RSPCA has lost sight of its mandate to protect all animals from cruelty and suffering.”
Chris Packham, renowned wildlife TV presenter and conservationist, has resigned from his position as president of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). His decision comes in the wake of an undercover investigation exposing significant animal cruelty at abattoirs certified under the RSPCA’s ethical labelling scheme, RSPCA Assured. The investigations, conducted …
First vegan high protein sparkling drink launches in Boots
“Sparklean represents a new era in plant-based protein drinks, offering a delightful taste, refreshing fizz, and a visually captivating clear appearance.” Health beverage company Vow Nutrition has launched the world’s first pea protein sparkling drink The plant-based drink Sparklean, which is currently available in Strawberry & Lime and Tropical, has hit the shelves of 1400 …
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