Kenyan makes paving blocks out of plastic waste
The entrepreneur has recycled 20 tonnes of plastic since 2017. A Kenyan woman is making paving blocks, paving tiles, and manhole covers using plastic waste that cannot be recycled. Nzambi Matee, founder of Nairobi-based Gjenge Makers, claims the construction materials made from recycled plastic are extremely strong and durable. “Our product is almost five to …
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Australia to get its first 100% vegan preschool this year
“Children are the future, and as the global need for sustainable development increases, as does the need to implement sustainability into children’s education.” This year, Australia will welcome its ‘first 100% vegan preschool’ to ‘weave sustainable and ethical practices’ into all aspects of a child’s life The new eco-friendly and plant-based learning environment is called …
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First-ever plant-based training programme to launch in the UK
“We hope to inspire and empower the next generation of chefs through the HIT course by highlighting just how easy it is to add creative meat-free dishes to menus.” HIT Training has launched a new plant-based culinary school in the UK. The chef academy has teamed up with meat-free pioneer, Quorn to present an eight-month …
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Michelin star awarded to a vegan restaurant in France for the first time
Vegan eatery ONA has also been awarded Michelin’s green star – in recognition of its strong ethical practices. A vegan French restaurant has won a Michelin Guide star, the first for an establishment serving only meat-free products in France. Claire Vallee runs the ONA restaurant in the city of Ares, near Bordeaux, in south-west France. …
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Katy Perry tells 109 million followers she and her dog are ‘ready to be 100% vegan’
Katy Perry has announced she is planning to go vegan this year along with her dog Nugget, who has been slowly changing her diet with her. Katy Perry is turning over a new leaf this 2021. The pop superstar recently announced that she is nearly ready to become a full-time vegan. She also added that …
Bristol crowned most vegan-friendly city in the UK
The city ranked just above London, Edinburgh, and Belfast as one of the top cities for vegans. Bristol has earned the top spot of being the most vegan-friendly city in the UK, according to new research. With over 1 million Brits now taking up a plant-based lifestyle – with many inspired by Veganuary- the study …
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Lewis Hamilton awarded knighthood in UK’s New Year Honours list
“All of us congratulate him on this well-deserved recognition of his achievements and look forward to seeing more of his brilliance in 2021.” Lewis Hamilton has added another feather to his cap after he was knighted in the UK’s New Year Honours List, officially declared on Wednesday evening. The honour, which is in recognition of …
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Tabitha Brown encourages everyone to go vegan in 2021 in new Veganuary ad
“If you ever thought about going vegan but didn’t want to do it alone, Veganuary has you covered,” the TikTok star said of the campaign. Tabitha Brown is encouraging everyone to try vegan this January in a funny new light-hearted Veganuary advert. According to the global organization, the video is aimed at inspiring more people …
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Aveda goes fully vegan – removes honey and beeswax
“Aveda was founded on an environmental mission, so becoming vegan was a natural next step for us to continue to lessen our impact on the planet.” Aveda products are now 100 percent vegan — globally. The beauty and haircare brand has been cruelty-free since its inception in 1978 but has now removed honey, beeswax, and …
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Vegans in Europe have doubled in just four years, new study reveals
“Carnivores are becoming a thing of the past.” Some 30.9% Europeans are consciously consuming less meat, a new report reveals. The percentage has been cited by Berlin-based supermarket chain Veganz, based on a new research it conducted. The study’s findings also show that within a span of four years, the number of vegans in Europe …
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167kg food addict describes how going vegan transformed her life
“I knew to even have a future, I had to change.” A 34-year-old, obese, Australian woman has shed 82 kilos on a vegan diet after binge eating and a fast-food addition made her tip the scales at 167kg and reach a size 26 in clothing. Kirsty Young, from Geelong, Victoria, has also reversed her weight …
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Vegan dating app hits 200,000-user milestone
“As more people go vegan and vegetarian, we want to make sure they can find love along the way with likeminded people.” Veggly, the top dating app for vegans and vegetarians, now has more than 200,000 members in over 181 countries. Within a year, membership on the app, which is extremely popular among adults in …
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