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Fur Made from Plants is Coming to Transform the Fashion Industry
Plant-based fur company Biofluff has raised half a million dollars in funding to bring its animal-free products to consumers next February.
'Push Fashion Forward': PETA Announces $1m Competition for Vegan Wool
PETA is setting out to save sheep by encouraging the development of a vegan wool material that is visually, texturally, and functionally akin to or better than sheep’s wool.
Donkey Skin Trade a ‘Ticking Time Bomb’ for Spread of Deadly Diseases
In addition to causing immense animal suffering, a new report warns that the rapidly growing demand for donkey skin is putting the world at risk of dangerous zoonotic diseases.
TIME Names Beyond Steak and Mushroom-Based Meats ‘Best Inventions of 2022’
Three game-changing plant-based meats made the prestigious list this year as innovative companies continue to disrupt the food industry with tasty and sustainable animal-free protein.
13 Recipes to Create the Perfect Vegan Thanksgiving Spread
A stuffed seitan loaf, easy vegan gravy, roasted veggies, a tender green bean casserole, a herby mushroom stuffing and much more, here are all the classic Thanksgiving recipes you’ll need for a delicious vegan feast.
Huge News: Cultivated Meat Just Got the Green Light from the FDA
“US consumers will soon have the chance to eat delicious meat that’s grown directly from animal cells,” - Dr. Uma Valeti, CEO and Founder of Upside Foods.
World’s “Loneliest Gorilla” Denied Freedom After 33 Years Caged in a Shopping Mall
Animal activists are calling for the release of Bua Noi, who has spent almost all her life at a zoo inside a Bangkok shopping centre.
Squid Could Be the Next Animal to Suffer in Factory Farms
Just months before the first octopus factory farm is set to open its doors in Spain, scientists in Japan claim to have found a way to breed and raise squid on an industrial scale.
Cell-based Chicken Debuts at COP27 Climate Crisis Conference
While showcasing cell-based chicken is certainly a step in the right direction, COP27 has also stirred up anger and controversy for serving animal products, including beef, salmon, and cream, during the event.
Wolf Trapping Season in Montana Starts in 18 Days. This Lawsuit is Trying to Stop It
In an effort to prevent this mass slaughter of around 40 percent of the wolf population, conservation groups have filed an urgent lawsuit.
Lulu The Sea Turtle Has Spent 82 Years In A Tank - Now Campaigners Are Trying To Rescue Her
Investigators documented ‘heartbreaking’ scenes of the elderly green sea turtle swimming in circles around her ‘tiny tank’ and sitting motionless in a corner at Sea Life Brighton, the world’s oldest aquarium.
US Farms Want Less Regulation For “Cruellest” Slaughter Method
Agriculture associations want rules relaxed to make it easier to use the ‘cruellest’ - and ‘cheapest’ - method to mass-kill birds, which has been described as “basically cooking animals alive”.
Leonardo DiCaprio Just Invested in this Hollywood-Backed Vegan Sneaker Brand
British sneaker brand Løci has secured a £4 million fundraising round for its sustainable, cruelty-free shoes.
Menus at Hundreds of US Colleges To Be Nearly 50% Plant-Based
The largest foodservice provider in the country has pledged to make at least 44 percent of its menus plant-based, as part of its sustainability targets for planet-friendly food.
How to Stay Vegan After the Species Unite 30-Day Challenge
As you take the next steps on your vegan journey, here are a few things to help you stay on track with your new, compassionate, and more sustainable lifestyle.
Sanctuary Spotlight: How Do Leopards Communicate?
To replicate the natural habitat of leopards rescued from conflict situations across India, animal sanctuary Wildlife SOS has strategized several measures that help the leopards communicate with one another.
The World’s First Cell-Based Meat for Dogs Could Save the Planet - and Trillions of Animals
Cruelty-free pet food pioneer, Wild Earth, announces the development of a cell-based meat broth topper for dogs that will be available to consumers in 2023.
'Plant-based' and ‘Oat Milk’ Added to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary
The new terms reflect the growing uptake in plant-based diets and sustainable food choices.
US Appoints First Diplomat For Animals and the Planet
The new Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources will tackle global environmental issues to help reverse the loss of biodiversity and promote water security.
Eleven Madison Park is the First Vegan Restaurant to Receive Three Michelin Stars
The New York fine dining restaurant has retained its three Michelin stars after reopening as a plant-based eatery during the pandemic.
