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Joaquin Phoenix calls meat workers to anonymously report slaughterhouse abuses through online tip portal

‘Workers are putting their lives at risk for corporate bottom lines. We want them to know they can report illegal or dangerous conditions anonymously and we will take appropriate action.’ Joaquin Phoenix has backed a whistleblower campaign launched by animal-rights group Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) for meat industry workers and animal welfare.  The animal advocacy …

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Butterfly Twists just launched vegan ballerina flats

‘I know that it’s an important consideration for many women and I’m happy I can create something that is sustainable without sacrificing style.’ Catherine Zeta-Jones has launched her first footwear collection made from vegan leather. The Oscar winner and fashion maven collaborated with British vegan footwear brand, Butterfly Twists to unveil – Casa Zeta-Jones x …

Bali opens world’s first centre to aid captive dolphins return to the wild

‘It’s very exciting. It’s the first dolphin sanctuary anywhere in the world and a model that can be duplicated’ Bali has opened the world’s first permanent rehabilitation centre for dolphins under a project initiated by Indonesian authorities in collaboration with animal activists. Ric O’Barry, an animal activist and founder of The Dolphin Project is in …

New poll shows over 80% Brits in favour of imported animal fur ban

‘We should close our borders to this cruel trade, reflecting the view of more than 80% of Brits who believe that it’s unacceptable to buy and sell animal fur in this country.’ Recent poll findings reveal that 72% (rising to 81% of Scottish voters) of Brits support a complete ban on the sale and import …

Cambodian province just banned dog meat trade

The Siem Reap province in Cambodia has banned dog meat trade sparing hundreds of thousands of dogs from cruelty and torture. Officials of Siem Reap province have banned the buying, selling and butchering of dogs for food in a new order issued on Monday. The order branded the trade as “inhumane” as well as “dangerous” …

Ricky Gervais calls on UK government to ban ‘cruel’ and ‘inhumane’ factory farming

Ricky Gervais has once again stood up for animal welfare as he backs a campaign calling on the UK government to ban factory farming. According to animal activist and actor Ricky Gervais “factory farming condemns animals to a lifetime of suffering. It’s cruel, inhumane and doesn’t belong in this century.” His comment comes in support …

George at Asda announces all of its ladies’ bags are now 100% vegan

‘We’re delighted to be in a position to offer our customers a range of stylish Vegan bags’ Asda’s own-brand fashion range-George has just launched a new summer collection  of handbags, which is 100% vegan. The range includes a variety of styles and colours, including a pale pink ring detail bag, a burgundy mini mock croc …

French breeders are selling puppies to labs for ‘barbaric’ and ‘diabolic’ animal testing

‘Laboratories use a diabolical range of methods to kill animals, inflicting unimaginable suffering on them’ After the French government sanctioned dog breeders to sell “surplus stock” during the Covid-19 crisis, all excess breeds of dogs and puppies are being sold off to animal testing laboratories for cruel experiments, revealed an animal rights organization. According to …

Velour just banned mink fur false eyelashes

‘Velour will transition into a 100-percent mink free brand as of 2021’ Velour has confirmed that it will stop producing mink-fur eyelashes going forward, reported Allure. The most beloved lash making company said that not only will it not restock any of its 40 mink styles, it will also “transition into a 100-percent mink free …

Students create 3D-printed vegan salmon to drive sustainability in the seafood industry

Students in Denmark have developed 3D printing processes to commercialise vegan alternatives to salmon and tuna. A group of international students recently developed a 3D technique for printing salmon. The three students from Sweden, Spain, and Denmark teamed up to form Legendary Vish– a project that aims “to offer everyone who loves the taste of …

Lewis Hamilton says his dog Roscoe is now ‘fully vegan’ and ‘super happy’

‘Since he has gone vegan, his coat is much softer, his swollen paws have healed up, he is no longer limping with pain of arthritis and his breathing has opened up’ Lewis Hamilton’s pet pup Roscoe is now ‘fully vegan’. The formula one champion shared the news via Roscoe’s own Instagram page, which boasts more …

Olympic and professional athletes star in new ad campaign to expose hidden dairy epidemic

‘Time to speak out is now. The science proves that milk does a body bad’ A new campaign featuring Olympic medalists alongside NFL, MLB, and NHL athletes highlighting the risks of drinking milk has launched in the US. The campaign includes 3 adverts by nonprofit health advocacy organization Switch4Good -founded by Olympic silver medalist cyclist …