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Daryl Hannah’s hoax plastic-free Barbie ad highlights famous doll’s environmental impact

“Barbie has changed in many ways since I was a girl, but under the surface, she’s still toxic.” To make the most of Barbie’s phenomenal success and the ensuing mania “Splash” star Daryl Hannah helped carry out an elaborate environmental hoax against toy company Mattel. The 62-year-old was featured in an ad announcing Mattel’s new …

Netflix’s hard-hitting food doc Poisoned is making viewers want to ‘go vegan’

“This Poisoned documentary on Netflix makes me wanna turn vegan.” Netflix viewers have lost their appetite after a new documentary exposing the US food industry’s dark truths was released earlier this month. In the new film, called Poisoned, filmmaker Stephanie Soechtig investigates how America’s US food supply chain leads to outbreaks of foodborne pathogens – …

Get your beauty fix: These vegan brands ranked the highest on social media

Florence by Mills, Rare Beauty, e.l.f. Cosmetics and Haus Labs are the most popular vegan beauty brands on social media. The vegan beauty industry is booming. Driven by growing consumer demand for ethical products along with sustainability,  eco-responsibility, and a general rise in veganism, the global vegan cosmetic market is valued at $15.17 billion. A …

Plant-based brand Daiya launches crumbles in Goat Cheeze and Feta Cheeze

The non-dairy oat-based crumbles are perfect as topping for salads, pizzas, and more. Plant-based brand Daiya has rolled out two new dairy-free products for the Canadian market: Goat Cheeze Flavour Crumbles and Feta Cheeze Flavour Crumbles. The oat-flour-based products come in a tub pack format that is resealable, recyclable, and conveniently pre-crumbled. According to the …

Famous influencer dies of starvation after reportedly following a raw vegan diet

The self-proclaimed raw vegan food blogger had eaten only the giant, sweet jackfruit and the pungent durian for the past seven years. Zhanna Samsonova, a Russian food blogger, has reportedly died of malnutrition, exhaustion, and infections. According to reports, Samsonova, who had been living in South-East Asia, died on 21 July 21 from a reported …

Allplants uses AI to reinvent classic fast-food ads to show that “times have changed”

“We wanted to use this aesthetic to make a point of reimagining ready meals that are classic in flavour but better for you and the planet.” Plant-based food brand allplants has launched a new campaign using AI to reinvent classic ads. The campaign coincides with the brand’s release of three new dishes: Mexican Chilli with …

The COP28 climate summit will finally’ serve mostly vegan food’, UN confirms

“My team has been working to ensure the availability of plant-based food options that are affordable, nutritious, and locally and regionally sourced, with clear emissions labeling.” This year, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) will prioritize plant-based food options, a move happening for the first time in its history.   COP28 is scheduled to be …

Greta Thunberg uses viral Barbie trend to protest new oil and gas project

The proposed Rosebank project, if approved, is expected to produce up to 500 million barrels of oil with a consequent catastrophic impact on the environment. Climate activist Greta Thunberg has used a viral Barbie trend to protest the development of Rosebank’s oil and gas field. The proposed Rosebank project, if approved, is expected to produce …

Alan Cumming poses naked in new PETA taxi-top ads to promote veganism

PETA is urging everyone to choose the vegan option when shopping or dining out in its new campaign Alan Cumming has been photographed naked for head-turning taxi-top ads in New York City with animal rights organization PETA. The Tony Award winner is shown wearing only a head of strategically placed romaine lettuce covering his nether …

Vitamin B12: What it is, why it’s important, and how to get enough as a vegan

Here’s all that you need to know about this micronutrient. Vitamin B12 is a crucial nutrient that plays a vital role in maintaining overall health and well-being. Whether you follow a vegan diet or not, getting enough vitamin B12 is essential, as it is primarily found in animal-based foods. For vegans, sourcing vitamin B12 from …

VFC expands chicken range into the chilled food category

“This is yet another major milestone for VFC and our unrelenting mission to convert more people into the incredible taste of VFC and spare the lives of more animals.” VFC has expanded its vegan chicken portfolio with the launch of two new products in the chilled food category.  The UK-based vegan substitute brand has introduced …

Belgium bans trophy hunting imports to protect endangered species

Belgium has taken a definitive step in protecting wildlife by approving a draft to ban the import of hunting trophies of endangered animal species. It was put forth by Zakia Khattabi, Minister of Climate, the Environment, Sustainable Development, and Green Deal. The proposal aims to protect species typically killed for sport such as the hippopotamus, …