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The best vegan bags of 2026: stylish, ethical and leather-free
Looking for a stylish bag that doesn't compromise on quality, ethics, or the planet? We've rounded up the best vegan bags of 2026, all completely animal leather-free and sustainably made.
The animals in your wardrobe you never knew were there
When it comes to the use of animals in fashion, fur has been dominating the headlines - but across the globe, animals are being exploited in a variety of ways in the name of fashion.
The cruelty-free summer fashion guide that proves ethical style has never looked better
Explore our ultimate guide to a cruelty-free fall wardrobe, showcasing a selection of our favorite ethically crafted apparel, footwear, bags, and accessories.
A secretive government committee just voted to sacrifice 21 endangered species for oil
The move could threaten the survival of 21 species, including whales, sea turtles, and sharks, and has triggered a wave of lawsuits from environmental groups.
A deep dive into the Wyoming wolf killing case that shocked the nation
Cody Roberts shot a grey wolf, dragged it behind his snowmobile, and paraded it dying through a Wyoming bar. This is the full story of what happened next — and why many believe justice was never truly served.
Are fashion's wild-animal skins helping or harming conservation efforts?
Why is the crude and violent killing of wild animals being done in the name of conservation?
How Ukraine's volunteers keep the animal welfare system alive
Nadiia Maksiuta, a Ukrainian volunteer and lawyer, has been helping animals since 2023. She rehomes them and fights legal battles for those who have been abused. Again and again, she sees abusers walk free.
Fur fell out of fashion. How long before exotic skins follow?
Fashion seems to agree that fur is unethical. But exotic skins – those deriving from crocodiles, alligators, lizards, ostriches, snakes and stingrays – conceal just as grim a reality.
Emmy Awards go fur-free as Television Academy bans animal pelts
The decision makes the Emmys one of the first major awards ceremonies to formally prohibit animal fur at official events.
Emirates expand plant-based in-flight meals to include almost 500 dishes
As demand for meat-free cuisine is on the rise, the airline now offers extensive plant-based meals across its flights.
Should incarcerated people receive plant-based food?
In most U.S. prisons, inmates cannot legally obtain plant-based food - even if they offer to pay for it themselves.
The beginning of the end for South Africa’s captive lion industry?
For decades, lions have been bred for profit under the guise of conservation. Now, as the government considers new restrictions, advocates say meaningful change cannot wait.
Inside the propaganda behind your steak
As plant-based diets gain scientific backing, critics say the meat industry is deploying coordinated tactics to shape public opinion.
Fashion’s favorite excuse: the myth of the ethical by-product
Leather, wool, feathers: even if they were by-products, would that make a difference?
The building blocks of a cruelty-free winter wardrobe
As the days are becoming shorter, temperatures are dropping – and we're all knee-deep in our wardrobe switchovers.
Mink eyelashes: how fur found its way into beauty
Mink eyelashes are, in every sense, a by-product of the fur industry. Essentially, wearing mink lashes means that you're wearing fur on your face.
The last 17 orcas in U.S. captivity
The 17 remaining orcas in captivity in the United States are part of a generation that will be the last to endure life behind glass.
Roadside zoos are animal welfare disasters
Roadside zoos are a welfare nightmare for animals. They are typically small zoos where wild animals are confined in small cages and frequently forced to interact with visitors in stressful and unnatural ways.
After nearly four decades in a tank, this sea turtle is finally free
Jorge, taken from the wild in 1984, has travelled more than 2,700km since his release, offering hope for the future of other captive sea turtles.
‘We have to respect animals’: NIH ends funding for animal-only experiments
The agency will now require that all funded projects consider human-relevant alternatives, signalling a landmark shift toward more ethical science.