Donkey populations plummet as they are increasingly killed for their skin in Chinese traditional medicine
Donkey populations are plummeting across the world they are increasingly being slaughtered for their skin to support the traditional Chinese medicine industry. The latest report from The Donkey Sanctuary warns that numbers are rapidly dwindling in several countries as the demand for ‘ejiao’ – a product made from donkey skin – is becoming more popular. …
Opinion: ‘World’s best animal protection law’ could mislead customers into buying more meat
When it was announced that a new law – Prop 12 – would give animals unprecedented protections in the Californian farming industry, it was supposed to be a groundbreaking moment for animal rights. But as the law is gradually implemented many believe it doesn’t go far enough – and there’s a risk it could mislead …
Vegan chef, 11, bullied at school after opening Caribbean restaurant
11-year-old vegan chef Omari McQueen was attacked at school by a bully jealous of his success. Omari McQueen, the 11-year boy wonder launched a temporary pop-up restaurant during his summer break to sell vegan dips in Croydon Boxpark. Studying in the first year of secondary school, he shut the outlet once school started only to …
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‘Senseless killing’ of peacocks in South Africa as residents cull ‘noisy’ birds
Animal rights activists are battling to prevent the ‘senseless killing’ of peacocks in South Africa as angry residents look for a solution to their loud calls. A group of locals in Clovelly, Cape Town have requested permission to cull the animals which they have complained are too ‘noisy’ – particularly the ones which live near …
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Tokyo’s first vegan convenience store opens in Asakusa
Tokyo’s first ever 100% vegan convenience store has launched in Asakusa to serve exclusive plant-based foods and merchandise. Vegan Store opened its doors in Asakusa on December 3 becoming Tokyo’s first grocery store to cater to vegans, vegetarians and anyone looking to eat healthy and delicious plant-based food. The convenience store is only a few …
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European fashion brand releases vegan down jacket made from flowers and recycled plastic
Fashion brand Pangaia has released a capsule collection of puffer jackets stuffed with wildflowers instead of geese feathers. Eco-friendly apparel brand Pangaia is known to use seaweed fiber, natural dyes made from plants, fruits and vegetables, flower down, and recycled materials to create high-end modern products in order to make its label as sustainable as …
Reebok to debut its first plant-based running sneaker
Reebok has unveiled a new sustainable performance shoe that ditches petroleum-based plastics for all-natural materials. Reebok is set to release its new ‘Forever Floatride Grow’ shoe, which is an eco-friendly version of its award-winning Forever Floatride Energy sneaker. The new plant-based sneaker has a cushioned midsole made from castor beans, while the upper is naturally …
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Danielle Fishel launches vegan and cruelty-free hair care line
Actor Danielle Fishel has launched a new vegan hair care line named Be Free. Danielle Fishel -the sassy Topanga Lawrence of the 90s sitcom “Boy Meets World,” that held the world in awe with her long voluminous tresses is back, only this time she is here to launch her collection of hair products loaded with …
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14,000 sheep die after ‘overloaded’ export boat capsizes
More than 14,000 sheep have died after an animal export ship capsized in the Black Sea. Only 33 animals survived the crash along with the entire crew of 20 Syrians and one Lebanese worker. The reason is unknown as to why the ship named Queen Hind overturned close to the Romanian port of Midia. But …
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General Mills owned Yoplait debuts dairy-free yogurt
General Mills has launched its first-ever coconut-based non-dairy yogurt, under the Oui by Yoplait brand. The Golden Valley-based mega food maker unveiled the dairy free versions of its French-style yogurt brand Oui in the US. The dairy free yogurt is made using coconut milk and is available in vanilla, strawberry, mango and raspberry flavours. The …
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“Disposable toys”: 2,000 baby chicks given to school children to counter phone addiction
Animal rights activists have slammed a bizarre plan to combat mobile phone addiction in Indonesia by giving school children live chicks to raise. The idea has been launched by Oded M. Danial, the mayor of the city of Bandung in the province of West Java, Indonesia. The administration has handed out 2,000 live chicks to …
Male piglets become first nonhuman animal to sue German government in animal abuse case
Male piglets are the first nonhuman animals to file a case in court against the German government. The case brought by PETA on behalf of the male piglets claims they are not being treated fairly by law. In Germany the law states that no animal should be harmed without reasonable explanation. PETA estimates that each …