Ex-SeaWorld trainers reveal whales were drugged and starved
Ex-SeaWorld trainers open up on how whales were confined, ill-treated, drugged, and starved to control their behaviors and to make them perform. Jeffrey Ventre and John Hargrove, who worked at the Orlando theme park for years confessed that although they were initially thrilled to become trainers, soon came to loathe their jobs after seeing whales …
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Vegan activist Greta Thunberg wins GQ ‘Game Changer of the Year’ award
Teenage vegan activist Greta Thunberg has become the first recipient of the GQ Men Of The Year award, in an honour which has been created specifically to honour her tireless environmental work. The Swedish schoolgirl is pictured on the front page of the magazine, which reveals her Game Changer Of The Year award for September …
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London university bans beef on campus to fight climate change
London’s Goldsmiths University has banned the sale of beef in all cafes and shops on campus in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint. When the new academic year starts this September, no food outlets will stock beef as the university attempts to become carbon neutral by 2025. The campus will also introduce a 10p …
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Lidl launches reusable fruit and veg bags
Shoppers have heaped praise on supermarket Lidl for introducing new reusable loose fruit and veg bags. The company has launched the new scheme in a bid to cut down on single-use plastics. Lidl explained on social media: “We’ve introduced these reusable bags for your fruit and veg. Grab one in store to re-use every time …
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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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‘Reverse vending machines’ will give 20p for empty plastic bottles to encourage recycling
New machines in Scotland will offer 20p in return for empty plastic bottles in a new environmental scheme. The Government hopes that new schemes will save 196,000 plastic bottles from being dumped in the Stirling area by encouraging people to recycle. Zero Waste Scotland has released a report which reveals people living in the Stirling …
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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