McDonald’s paper straws are ‘not recyclable’ and staff are told to throw them in the bin
When McDonald’s introduced new paper straws to replace the plastic versions, the company claimed the move was to reduce its environmental impact. But now a leaked memo has revealed the new paper straws are not recyclable at all and staff are simply being told to throw them in the bin. The classic plastic straws were …
New Zealand government encourages plant-based eating
New Zealand’s government has included the promotion of plant-based eating in a groundbreaking report into the future of its health sector and sustainability. The Ministry of Health published report titled Sustainability and the Health Sector, which looks into the carbon footprint of hospitals and other healthcare providers. It suggests introducing new vegan menus, encouraging people …
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India’s tiger population rises to 3,000
India’s tiger population has seen an incredible recovery over recent years, more than doubling since 2003. The country’s prime minister has announced numbers have reached almost 3,000 – which he described as a ‘historic achievement’. The figure means numbers have more than doubled in the past 15 years, when there were just 1,400 tigers, and …
Donald Trump’s election campaign rakes in $500k from sales of plastic straws
US President Donald Trump is using money from sales of plastic straws to fund his re-election campaign. The straws, which are engraved with the president’s name, have raked in $500,000 for the campaign since their release on 19 July. The first batch reportedly sold out within the first few hours, and Trump’s campaign manager Brad …
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Petition demands BBC airs Cowspiracy and Earthlings
The BBC has been urged to air vegan documentaries Cowspiracy and Earthlings to increase awareness of sustainability issues. A petition urges the broadcaster to show the documentaries to a potential audience of millions of viewers in the UK. Earlier this year the UK became the first country in the world to declare an official ‘climate …
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United Airlines has cut all ties with SeaWorld
United Airlines is the latest in the list of major travel companies who have cut all ties with SeaWorld. In response to requests from PETA, the airline has stopped selling tickets to the marine park, and removed all traces of promotional material for SeaWorld from its website. UA joins airlines such as Alaska, Delta, JetBlue, …
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Abandoned fishing nets account for half of the ocean’s plastic pollution
It’s hard to avoid hearing about how much damage single-use plastic is doing to our environment. Major companies, even the likes of McDonald’s, are ditching straws and other plastic packaging to save the sea, while ‘The Attenborough Effect’ has led 53% of people to reduce the amount of plastic they use. And while this movement …
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Photo of couple kissing next to hunted lion is being criticised globally
A Canadian couple have become the subject of heated global criticism for kissing over the fresh corpse of a lion in a photo. Darren and Carolyn Carter from Edmonton, Alberta, run a taxidermy business and paradoxically describe themselves as “passionate conservationists”. Despite this self-applied label, they chose to take part in the “canned hunt” experience …
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Tesco Trials Ditching Plastic Fruit And Veg Packaging In A Bid To Reduce Waste
Walking down the fruit and veg aisle looking for healthy food to stock your kitchen can be an infuriating experience for anyone conscious of the horrific damage plastic has on the environment. It’s estimated that more than 300 million tonnes of plastic is produced each year and eight million tonnes is dumped in the ocean …
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China ends animal tests for finished cosmetics products
China will no longer use post-market animal tests for cosmetic products in a landmark decision which activists say is the first step towards ending testing altogether. The Gansu Province National Medical Products Association has announced the country will bring an end to a practice in which all finished products which are already on the market, …
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Air New Zealand removes 55 million in-flight plastic items
Air New Zealand has promised to remove a huge range of single use plastic products from its flights in a bid to reduce its environmental impact. The airline estimates 55 million plastic items each year will be a thing of the past, including sauce packets, cheese trays, plastic bags and coffee lids. The items will …
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Fish and chips shop goes vegan due to owner’s ‘environmental concerns’
A fish and chip restaurant has closed down and will reopen as a vegan company after the owners went on a fishing trip and realised the damage their business had on the environment. The Fish and The Chip, in Leicester, UK, opened in 2017 and served traditional fish and chips to customers. But the owners …
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