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Saks Fifth Avenue To Stop Selling Fur
The iconic luxury department store commits to a fur-free policy, which will phase out the sale of fur products and close the stores’ fur salons.
Scientists Use Spinach ‘Skeletons’ To Grow Lab-Grown Meat In New Study
The incredible finding signals just how sustainable the future of food can be, as lab-grown meat further positions itself as one of the leading solutions to feeding an ever-growing global population.
JUST Egg Sells Plant-Based Equivalent of 100 Million Eggs Since 2018
The huge milestone marks a shift in consumer habits as the food tech company behind the innovative product secures $200 million in its latest funding round.
The Seaspiracy Effect: Internet Reacts To Netflix’s Controversial Documentary
The global fishing industry has been thrust into the spotlight after Seaspiracy becomes one of the streaming giant’s most watched films around the world. So what do people think?
$2 Million Shark Tank Investment For 'Incredible' Oat Milk Machine
Numilk becomes the latest vegan company to land a major investment from billionaire Mark Cuban, with its environmentally-friendly machine that makes fresh, plant-based milk at home.
American Bald Eagle Population Quadruples In Just Ten Years
Once threatened with extinction in the 1960s, there are now more than 300,000 bald eagles, as the country celebrates ‘a historic conservation success story’.
Horse Meat Trade Condemned For Flying Live Horses Around the World For Slaughter
Thousands of live horses are sent on cramped, long-haul flights from the likes of Canada and France so that they can be slaughtered for human consumption.
Record $3.1 Billion Invested in Alternative Meat Proteins in 2020
Last year’s capital investment in the alternative protein industry was three times more than what was raised in 2019, as plant-protein continues to position itself as a sustainable solution to feed the world’s growing population.
World-Famous Conservationist Jane Goodall Releases “Eat Meat Less” Cookbook
The first-ever cookbook by the Jane Goodall Institute is a message of hope that eating less meat and more plant-based meals can be “completely revolutionary for people, other animals, and the planet we share”.
Watch: John Oliver Attacks U.S. Meat Companies For “Disgusting” Treatment Of Meatpackers
The ‘Last Week Tonight’ host says meat companies recruit the most vulnerable members of society, in an industry where serious workplace injuries occur on a daily basis, and over 57,000 workers have already contracted COVID-19.
Vegan Dog Food Market Set For Global Boom, Says New Report
Increased awareness of the health benefits of plant-protein and the environmental impact of meat are among reasons why the likes of Katy Perry and Lewis Hamilton are feeding their dogs vegan dog food.
Nearly 300 Elephants To Be Shot By Poachers, As Botswana Begins Hunting Season
The news comes as a desperate blow to conservationists, in a country once described as the last sanctuary for elephants in Africa.
Stella McCartney Reveals First Garments Made From Mushroom Leather
Mushroom leather goes mainstream as Stella McCartney reveals her first-ever garments made from mushrooms, while luxury brand Hermès also announces its first handbag using the sustainable material too.
‘World’s First’ 3D Printed Salmon is Vegan and Sustainable
Revo Foods’ innovative 3D printed salmon is the company’s answer to help stop overfishing and the environmental destruction of industrial salmon farming.
Recipe: Spiced Potato, Chickpea and Split Pea Burgers with Mango Chutney and Onion Fritters
This homemade vegan burger is filled with potatoes, chickpeas and peas and seasoned with masala and curry spices. Created by An Apple a Day.
Kamala Harris Is Swapping Out Meat For More Plant Protein
The Vice President reveals she is ‘dabbling’ in veganism by eating only plant-based meals before 6PM, as she is pictured visiting a vegan taco restaurant.
Hotel Featuring Live Polar Bear Display Opens to Widespread Criticism
The bears are being kept in an indoor enclosure with artificial ice, small pools of water, and walls painted with snow and ice patterns to entertain hotel guests.
Scientists Develop Cancer Drug Without Testing on a Single Animal
Researchers hope that technology like this could help eliminate animal testing and lead to faster, safer, and more effective drug development.
Recipe: Quinoa with Sautéed Veggies and Gravy
This delicious dish consists of fluffy quinoa with sautéed garlic, onions, squash and mushrooms, simmered in a savoury mushroom gravy. Created by Compassionate Women.
Starbucks Launches Vegan Protein Box Nationwide
The hugely popular oat milk ‘Oatly’ has also been added to menus for hot and cold drinks, as the chain continues to add more and more vegan options.