Adidas launches new 100% recyclable vegan shoe made from ocean plastic
Adidas has expanded its range of eco-friendly vegan shoes with the launch of the Terrex Two Parley. The new offer is part of a line in partnership with Parley for the Oceans which is created entirely from plastics recovered from the ocean, and is 100% recyclable. Earlier this year the sportswear giant pledged to release …
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“Vegan propaganda”: Public dismiss UN advice to go plant-based to save the planet
The UN has released an in-depth climate change report prepared by 107 leading scientists. They have advised that switching to a plant-based diet would be hugely beneficial to our planet, but the immediate reaction from the public is one of outrage, disbelief and claims of propaganda. The major report on land use and climate change …
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Secret slaughterhouse footage show workers repeatedly hacking at animals’ throats
Covert CCTV footage has exposed a slaughterhouse for horrific treatment of animals and led to the conviction of two workers. Living sheep had their throats hacked at repeatedly by workers at a halal slaughterhouse, Blackburn magistrates court heard this week. Welfare charity Animal Aid installed cameras in the slaughterhouse at Burnley Road, Dunnockshaw, run by …
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Famous YouTuber blasted for hitting, shoving and spitting on her pet dog in video post
Famous YouTuber Brooke Houts has been labelled an ‘animal abuser’ after she accidentally posted footage of herself hitting, shoving and spitting on her pet Doberman. Houts briefly posted the disturbing treatment of her dog Sphinx on her YouTube channel, but didn’t delete the footage before it was shared far and wide on Twitter. The 20-year-old …
Burger King’s Impossible Whopper is cooked on the same grill as meat – would you still eat it?
Burger King’s Impossible Whopper has divided opinion among vegans after it was revealed the new plant-based patty will be grilled on the same surface as the meat version. The fast food giant has announced the Impossible Foods burger will be rolled out to all 7,200 US sites this week. The patty is made primarily from …
Subway to launch plant-based Beyond Meatball Marinara sub at 685 stores
Subway has announced plans to release a plant-based sub using Beyond Meat meatballs. The Beyond Meatball Marinara will be available in 685 restaurants in the US and Canada for a limited time. From September Subway is partnering with Beyond Meat to test the market for its plant-based protein options. The new sub is made with …
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Harvard introduces course to train students to battle for animal rights
Harvard Law School has introduced a program which will teach law students how to fight for animal rights. The course named Animal Law & Policy Clinic follows a national trend of schools offering animal rights legal training. The course provides students with direct hands-on experience in litigation, legislation, administrative practice, and policymaking. The clinic will …
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Nescafé launches three creamy vegan latte flavours in UK supermarkets
Nestlé has launched three new vegan latte mixes under the Nescafé Gold brand. The soluble almond, oat and coconut lattes are available in Tesco around the country, and will reach other supermarkets in February 2020. The products which Nestlé say create a frothy, smooth and creamy coffee drink are all certified by The Vegan Society. …
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Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc: ‘We must embrace veganism’
Michelin-starred chef Raymond Blanc has urged restaurants and cooks around the world to embrace the rise of veganism. The well-respected French chef spoke to The Telegraph about the changing landscape of the food industry. “Today, there is a true realization that we must change the way we eat,” he said. “Vegetarianism and veganism is not …
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World’s first vegan rugby club forms in the UK
The first ever all-vegan rugby club has launched in the UK and is currently looking for new players. The Green Gazelles has been formed to prove the potential of plant-power, and is both scouting male and female players. Founder Brendan Bale is looking for players of all abilities and already has interest from some high …
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Video of rescued baby goat’s first chance to play in a field proves they’re no different from your pet dog
For most animals born into the life of a slaughterhouse, their fate is pretty grim. Destined to a world confined to small spaces and pretty quickly becoming someone’s dinner, many animals may never even get to experience their natural habitat of a green, grassy field. But for some their fate can drastically change, and when …
British trophy hunters pay £3,000 to kill 100 endangered puffins at a time
Trophy hunters are being blasted for taking part in twisted puffin shooting trips in which they kill up to 100 of the endangered birds in one go, according to animal rights activists. Tours offered in Iceland, which cost up to £3,000, allow hunters to shoot huge groups of the birds which are not legally protected …
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