‘World’s loneliest elephant’ to finally leave Pakistani zoo for new life
‘The elephant was a gift from Sri Lanka and first arrived at Marghazar Zoo in Pakistan when he was just one year old’ Kaavan, the ‘world’s loneliest’ elephant will finally be free following a successful campaign by animal welfare activists. The move comes after Islamabad’s High Court ordered to close Marghazar zoo on account of …
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Hulu’s Greta Thunberg documentary reveals real, ‘nerdy’ self of the vegan climate activist
‘I Am Greta’ contains never-before-seen footage of the young activist’s life offering insights of her journey from an innocuous schoolgirl to a famous climate activist. Greta Thunberg’s journey from a normal Swedish schoolgirl to a powerful global climate activist has screened at this year’s 77th Venice Film Festival. The Hulu documentary titled I Am Greta, …
Adidas launches ‘new clean classic line’ of its iconic sneakers to help end plastic waste
‘The Clean Classics push us further in the right direction as a more sustainable choice to protect our home’ Adidas Originals is launching vegan revamps of its most iconic sneakers to tackle the issue of plastic waste. The sports giant’s new Clean Classics collection is a range of court classic sneakers redesigned to reduce the …
California chicken plant shuts down after 8 employees die and over 400 test positive for COVID-19
‘If we’re going to keep food on our tables during this pandemic, we must do a better job of protecting the essential workers…’ On September 1, Foster Farms temporarily closed its main poultry processing plant in Livingston, Calif. after nearly 400 workers tested positive for coronavirus and eight lost their lives. The move followed after …
Schools in Scotland are adding more vegan meals for health and the environment
‘These sustainable initiatives not only help with protecting our environment by reducing waste, they keep costs low too’ The Aberdeenshire Council is set to introduce more plant-based food in all of its nurseries, primary schools, and secondary schools. The decision is part of a slew of other actions the council is about to implement in …
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Aldi’s new vegan dippers launch to ‘rival McDonald’s’
The new vegan dippers bear the Vegan Society’s stamp of approval. Starting September 10, budget supermarket Aldi will sell vegan dippers that will rival a similar item at McDonald’s not only in taste but cost as well. Aldi’s plant-based treats are accredited by the Vegan society and will retail at £1.49 for six pieces compared …
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Miley Cyrus no longer vegan after her ‘brain wasn’t functioning properly’
‘I was vegan for a very long time and I’ve had to introduce fish and omegas into my life because my brain wasn’t functioning properly’ Singer and celebrity actor Miley Cyrus has revealed she is no longer vegan due to health reasons. The star, who often uses her platform to speak out about animal-rights, made …
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Newly launched Veggie Challenge App to help you go plant-based with meal plans, tips, recipes and more
‘The ProVeg Veggie Challenge App makes it easier than ever to try a more plant-based diet,’ says the organization. ProVeg has launched an app to help more people transition to a plant based lifestyle. A leading international food awareness organization-ProVeg, states that there has ‘never been a better time to explore your food choices’ especially …
French designers create vegan leather designer bags made from cork
‘We want to set an example for the fashion industry, and show that animals shouldn’t be harmed for fashion’ Designer siblings following in their father’s footsteps have created a new collection of bags using ‘a brand new innovative vegan alternative to exotic leather’-cork. According to the Paris based brand – Arsayo (derived from the names …
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Ben & Jerry’s just launched ‘Cinn-fully delicious’ vegan cinnamon bun cookie dough bites
‘The Cinnamon Bun Dough Chunks will get you in the mood for special weekend brunches, and they’re vegan’ Unilever-owned Ben & Jerry’s has released a limited edition of vegan Cinnamon Bun Cookie Dough Chunks. The ice cream company has launched the seasonal treat at participating scoop shops and retailers nationwide The “Cinn-fully delicious” bites priced …
Prince William blasted by animal activists for taking son George on grouse shoot
‘Very few people these days view shooting for “sport” as anything other than a violent perversion that hurts and kills beautiful birds who are minding their own business’ Animal rights activists have criticized Prince William for reportedly taking his son Prince George to witness a grouse shoot despite trying to promote the family as “progressive …
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Harrowing footage exposes ‘height of horror’ in duck breeding farm
The footage of a French foie gras farm was filmed by L214 following a whistleblower tip-off. An animal protection group has released harrowing footage acquired from a breeding duck farm located in Lichos in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. The hatchery attached to this site is one of those supplying the IGP “Duck with foie gras from the …
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