1 in 5 Brits think chicken eggs and goats milk are vegan
The British population has an incredible lack of understanding of what a vegan diet consist of, new research has revealed. A HelloFresh survey found that 22% of Brits think goat’s milk is vegan and 20% believe chicken eggs are suitable for a plant-based diet Researchers quizzed 2,004 UK adults with questions related to their food …
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The US switching to plant-based meat would be like taking 60 million cars off the road
If everyone in the US ditched meat it would be equal to taking 60 million cars off the road while saving 35–50% of land needed to grow crops for animals, a new study has revealed. Gidon Eshel, lead author of study Environmentally Optimal, Nutritionally Sound, Protein and Energy Conserving Plant Based Alternatives to Meat, indicated …
Joaquin Phoenix reveals reason he went vegan as a child, and it’s incredibly powerful
Actor Joaquin Phoenix has been vegan since he was three years old and is a huge animal rights activist. He leads annual global marches through major cities, and last week he even stopped off at a protest on his way to winning an award at Toronto Film Festival. But where did it all begin for …
Richmond launches vegan sausages
Sausage giant Richmond has announced it is launching a vegan version of its popular bangers. The Kerry Group’s brand is a top choice for many meat eaters, and the company announced its moving into the meat alternative market to meet unprecedented demand. The vegan bangers will hit UK supermarkets at £2.50 for a pack of …
Sainsbury’s to halve plastic use thanks to consumer pressure
Sainsbury’s has pledged to halve is plastic use by 2025 and announced new initiatives aimed to reduce its environmental impact. The supermarket is planning to sell milk and fizzy drinks in returnable glass bottles as part of the plans to reduce the 120,000 tonnes of plastic it gets through each year. The second biggest supermarket …
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School adopts meat-free lunches for health and environmental benefits, but parents are furious
A new school has come under fire for only serving vegetarian meals at lunchtime, even though parents were informed of the policy when their children enrolled. The Swan School in Oxford has explained that the lunch menu, which features dishes such as lentil lasagne and Quorn sausage and potato bake, would be far lower quality …
Activists pour ‘toxic slime’ over their heads to protest leather use at London Fashion Week
Animal rights activists held a striking demonstration at London Fashion Week in which protesters poured buckets of black “toxic slime” over their heads. The action by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) aimed to raise awareness of the hazardous waste associated with the leather industry. Signs on buckets of slime read “Leather Is …
Badger culling to be expanded to an ‘unimaginable scale’ in the UK
An unprecedented expansion in badger culling will see 64,000 animals slaughtered this autumn after ministers approved culling in 11 new areas. Farming minister George Eustice has officially authorized badger culling in 43 areas to curb the spread of bovine TB. The cull zone now covers spans from Cornwall to Cumbria and includes Avon, Cheshire, Staffordshire, …
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Horse slaughterhouse workers exposed for beating former racehorses with pipes
Workers at a Korean slaughterhouse have been charged with animal cruelty after a harrowing video investigation exposed them for abusing former racehorses. Police have launched an investigation into Jeju Livestock Cooperative after an undercover investigation showed racehorses being taken to slaughter hours after their final races. Shocking video footage from People for the Ethical Treatment …
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Vegan cheesesteak sandwich restaurant opens in London
A new vegan cheesesteak restaurant which offers Philly-style sandwiches stuffed with plant-based meat has opened its doors in London. Jake’s Vegan Steaks has opened a takeaway store in Highbury, and also stocks its sandwiches in The Horatia pub next door to the shop. The company has run as a catering services in the UK capital …
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Company to sack employees if they bring single-use plastic to work
An eco-conscious boss has warned staff they will be sacked if they bring single-use plastics to work. In a bid to be more eco-conscious, Sheffield-based company Intelligent Hand Dryers has announced a new rule that bans disposable coffee cups with an inner plastic lining, water bottles and sandwich packets with plastic windows. The company is …
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Greta Thunberg named in TIME’s ‘Women Who Will Change The World’
Teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg has been named as one of the ‘15 Women Who Will Change The World’ in the latest TIME magazine issue. The new edition named ‘2050: How Earth Survived’, highlights the work of 15 women from varied walks of life in their campaigns on climate change. “What you will not …
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