KFC is developing a vegan chicken burger
KFC is in the process of developing a vegan chicken burger due to overwhelming demand for plant-based options. Last year a petition launched by PETA called for vegan KFC options, gaining 12,000 signatures and catching the fast-food giant’s attention. Following the campaign, earlier this year the company announced plans to introduce plant-based options, with the …
‘Meat-Shaming’ stickers slapped on supermarket animal products leads to angry backlash
Vegan activists are facing a backlash for ‘meat shaming’ after they tagged animal products with vegan stickers at an Australian supermarket. Labels reading ‘Warning: ‘this packet contains the dead body of someone who wanted to live’ were placed on packets of thinly sliced chicken and other meat and dairy products at a Woolworths in St …
Prince Harry And Meghan Markle’s Newborn Vegan Baby Can ‘Inspire Parents Around The World’
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s newborn son could be the world’s most well-known vegan baby if the couple pursue their reported desire to raise their child on a plant-based diet. Congratulations have been flooding in from around the globe after the baby was delivered yesterday (May 6). And according to reports in Woman’s Day last …
28 of the best cruelty-free vegan lipsticks
There’s just something about lipstick that makes us happy. Adding some lippy to your look can cheer up even the gloomiest day and put a spring in your step. Anyone can rock a good lipstick look, because there is so much choice out there! Whether you love a soft pastel, a bold red or a …
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Animal sanctuary slammed for refusing to take meat off the menu
Furious campaigners are in a bitter long-running dispute with an animal sanctuary about the charity’s decision to serve meat and eggs in its cafe. Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare in Ringmer, East Sussex has been flooded with phone calls and emails demanding it takes animal products off its menu. The local paper has also received …
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Marks & Spencer has expanded its vegan ‘Plant Kitchen’ range to include mozzarella sticks and churros with chocolate
Marks and Spencer has added some exciting new products to its vegan Plant Kitchen range. The initial launch last year saw 60 new vegan products introduced to UK high streets. The UK supermarket has added churros with chocolate sauce and mozzarella sticks to its extensive Plant Kitchen range. The range includes everything from ‘dirty vegan’ …
UK becomes first country to declare ‘environment and climate change emergency’
The UK Government has become the first in the world to declare an official ‘environment and climate emergency’. MPs passed the landmark motion today (May 2) which environmentalists hope will force through legislation to tackle climate change and encourage other governments to follow suit. There is no specific definition of what an ‘emergency’ entails and …
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Shrimp tested in UK rivers contained cocaine, ketamine and pesticides
Cocaine, ketamine and pesticides were among 56 different substances found in shrimp taken from UK rivers. Scientists studied 15 locations in Suffolk and found the crustaceans contained cocaine in every single area. The study, published in Environment International, aimed to discover which chemicals are making their way into our water. King’s College London conducted the …
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UK government announces ban on wild animals in travelling circuses
The UK has announced a new law which bans the use of wild animals in travelling circuses. Environment Secretary Michael Gove announced the move following years of pressure from animal rights activists. He said: “Travelling circuses are no place for wild animals in the 21st Century and I am pleased that this legislation will put …
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Burger King’s plant-based ‘Impossible Whopper’ will be grilled on the same surface as the beef version
Burger King’s new plant-based Impossible Whopper will be grilled on the same surface as the standard beef patties, Impossible Foods has revealed. The fast food chain has revealed it is rolling the burger out across the US following the raging success of the meatless burger’s trial launch. The Impossible Whopper patty is made with soy …
A primary school is under fire for plans to slaughter its pigs to teach children about animal welfare
A primary school has come under fire for plans to slaughter its resident pigs in a bid to teach children about animal welfare. Farsley Primary School in Leeds, UK has a small farm where children as young as four years old have helped to care for its pigs. But the pigs are set to be …
‘Biodegradable’ Plastic bags can still hold shopping after spending three years in the ocean
The term ‘biodegradable’ has become more common in recent years as consumers become aware of the impact plastic has on the ocean. Anyone buying a so-called eco-friendly bag might expect it to swiftly disintegrate into the sea as it reaches the coast – but latest research has blown these perceptions out of the water. A …