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Ralph Lauren urged to drop cashmere due to ‘abject’ animal cruelty

“The question is, when will Ralph Lauren embrace its own definition of true luxury and drop cashmere.”  Ralph Lauren has been urged to ditch cashmere from its designs. Animal rights charity PETA called on the luxury fashion brand to stop the use of the fine, soft wool, obtained originally from the Kashmir goat. At Ralph …

Is meat healthy? Here are 7 reasons why humans don’t need it

Is meat actually healthy? We explored scientific studies that speak about the risks of meat consumption. Meat has long been considered a primary source of protein and nutrients. For thousands of years, humans have relied on meat as a staple food in their diets. However, in recent years, the debate over the health effects of …

Is Serena Williams vegan? Everything she’s said about the lifestyle

Has Serena Williams confirmed that she’s vegan? Or is she like sister Venus, a ‘cheating vegan’ aka ‘Cheegan’. Record-breaking tennis icon Serena Williams is not only known for her incredible skills on the court but also for her advocacy of a vegan lifestyle. While some celebrities may have louder voices in the vegan movement, Serena …

1,400 US mayors join forces with New York Mayor Eric Adams to promote plant-based food

“Recognition from the US Conference of Mayors that plant-based approaches hold substantial power to positively impact our public health and environmental outcomes is a critical step forward that will advance public action.” Local governments in the US have finally started to recognize the positive impact that a plant-based diet can have on both human and …

Daryl Hannah’s hoax plastic-free Barbie ad highlights famous doll’s environmental impact

“Barbie has changed in many ways since I was a girl, but under the surface, she’s still toxic.” To make the most of Barbie’s phenomenal success and the ensuing mania “Splash” star Daryl Hannah helped carry out an elaborate environmental hoax against toy company Mattel. The 62-year-old was featured in an ad announcing Mattel’s new …

Netflix’s hard-hitting food doc Poisoned is making viewers want to ‘go vegan’

“This Poisoned documentary on Netflix makes me wanna turn vegan.” Netflix viewers have lost their appetite after a new documentary exposing the US food industry’s dark truths was released earlier this month. In the new film, called Poisoned, filmmaker Stephanie Soechtig investigates how America’s US food supply chain leads to outbreaks of foodborne pathogens – …

Get your beauty fix: These vegan brands ranked the highest on social media

Florence by Mills, Rare Beauty, e.l.f. Cosmetics and Haus Labs are the most popular vegan beauty brands on social media. The vegan beauty industry is booming. Driven by growing consumer demand for ethical products along with sustainability,  eco-responsibility, and a general rise in veganism, the global vegan cosmetic market is valued at $15.17 billion. A …

Plant-based brand Daiya launches crumbles in Goat Cheeze and Feta Cheeze

The non-dairy oat-based crumbles are perfect as topping for salads, pizzas, and more. Plant-based brand Daiya has rolled out two new dairy-free products for the Canadian market: Goat Cheeze Flavour Crumbles and Feta Cheeze Flavour Crumbles. The oat-flour-based products come in a tub pack format that is resealable, recyclable, and conveniently pre-crumbled. According to the …

Famous influencer dies of starvation after reportedly following a raw vegan diet

The self-proclaimed raw vegan food blogger had eaten only the giant, sweet jackfruit and the pungent durian for the past seven years. Zhanna Samsonova, a Russian food blogger, has reportedly died of malnutrition, exhaustion, and infections. According to reports, Samsonova, who had been living in South-East Asia, died on 21 July 21 from a reported …

Allplants uses AI to reinvent classic fast-food ads to show that “times have changed”

“We wanted to use this aesthetic to make a point of reimagining ready meals that are classic in flavour but better for you and the planet.” Plant-based food brand allplants has launched a new campaign using AI to reinvent classic ads. The campaign coincides with the brand’s release of three new dishes: Mexican Chilli with …

The COP28 climate summit will finally’ serve mostly vegan food’, UN confirms

“My team has been working to ensure the availability of plant-based food options that are affordable, nutritious, and locally and regionally sourced, with clear emissions labeling.” This year, the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) will prioritize plant-based food options, a move happening for the first time in its history.   COP28 is scheduled to be …

Greta Thunberg uses viral Barbie trend to protest new oil and gas project

The proposed Rosebank project, if approved, is expected to produce up to 500 million barrels of oil with a consequent catastrophic impact on the environment. Climate activist Greta Thunberg has used a viral Barbie trend to protest the development of Rosebank’s oil and gas field. The proposed Rosebank project, if approved, is expected to produce …