Dublin bus adverts draw criticism from politicians
“The recent EPA statistics show that animal agriculture is the highest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Ireland – 37.5%.” Ads on Dublin buses promoting a vegan lifestyle and thrashing the dairy industry have sparked a huge backlash with politicians labelling them “highly misleading and toxic”. The posters were displayed on 120 buses and billboards …
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Harvey Nichols finally bans fur
Harvey Nichols is ditching fur in a move that’s been described as ‘iconic’ by advocates. World renowned British luxury retail chain Harvey Nichols has announced it will stop selling fur by the end of this year. The 192-year-old fashion house is said to have made the decision following pressure from campaigners. The well-known retail chain …
Phoenix speaks out about cruelty to ducks used for down
“The only way to end this cruelty and spare ducks is to stop buying items that contain feathers.” Oscar winner and longtime vegan Joaquin Phoenix has spoken out againtst the unspeakable cruelty routinely carried out against ducks for the down industry. His call follows a new PETA exposé that shows workers electrocuting birds and stabbing …
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Canada finally moves to ban cosmetic testing on animals after years of advocate pressure
“This is a huge step forward for animal welfare in Canada.” Canada is set to become the latest country to ban cosmetic testing on animals following in the footsteps of more than 40 other countries that have already outlawed the controversial practice. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos is expected to update the changes to the federal …
Dakota Johnson was just called out for starring in Gucci’s new handbag campaign. Here’s why
Animal activists were disappointed with Johnson for modelling snakeskin bags for Gucci. Dakota Johnson has been called out over her latest Gucci campaign that uses reptile skins. Johnson was recently named ambassador for Gucci’s Jackie 1961 series of handbags, and was seen with highly priced handbags that are reportedly made of python and crocodile skins, …
French fashion house SCMP to ditch down and feathers from collections
The SCMP group banned fur in 2019 and exotic skin in 2020. SCMP Group, which operates brands like Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac, has banned items made of down and other feathers. As such, the luxury fashion company, which has 1,684 stores in 43 countries, will not use animal hair in future collections, starting …
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Rishi Sunak offered £1million – if he goes vegan
“We hope you’ll consider our sincere offer and lead the UK towards a more sustainable and promising future.” Rishi Sunak has been offered a $1 million donation to a charity of his choice if he follows a vegan diet in January. Vegan organisation Generation Vegan (aka. Million Dollar Vegan) which wants to ‘highlight the devastating …
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Funny Girl’s Lea Michele campaigns against horse-drawn cruelty in New York taxi-top ads
The Broadway star has joined forces with PETA to urge New Yorkers to boycott horse-drawn carriages. Funny Girl’s Lea Michele is appearing on New York taxi- tops urging people to boycott horse-drawn carriages The Broadway star is the face of PETA’s new ad campaign, which urges people to ‘ get horses off busy #NYC streets!” …
Over 70% of EU citizens say milk alternatives should be added to school canteens
“It is high time schools start a meaningful transition towards healthier and more sustainable diets, ingraining good habits early on in younger generations.” 72% of EU citizens clearly stated that the union should fund plant-based milk alternatives in canteens under their scheme, which supports the distribution of fruits, vegetables, milk and milk products to school …
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PETA launches its first-ever Christmas ad to encourage people to spare turkeys this festive season
The animated commercial calls for a peaceful and vegan Christmas Vegan charity PETA has created its first-ever Christmas advert to urge viewers to leave turkeys off their plate this festival. It is shot from the point of view of a turkey and follows young Toby’s narrow escape from an abattoir-bound lorry into the loving home …
Activists target Barcelona’s Egypt museum to protest Coke’s COP27 sponsorship
Coca-Cola – known to be the world’s largest plastics polluter – is one of the official sponsors of the UN’s COP27 climate summit. Eco activists threw fake blood and oil on artefacts displayed at the Egyptian Museum of Barcelona. Two activists from Futuro Vegetal – a Spanish organisation – doused the display case with red …
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University Of Stirling becomes the first in the UK to go 100% plant-based
The University of Stirling has voted in favour of vegan menus following a campaign by Animal Rebellion. Stirling University’s student union has voted to go 100% plant-based. The motion sought to transform menus of the three outlets operated by the union. With the favourable vote, Studio, Venue and Underground Coffee Shop are set to transition …
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