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Snoop Dogg backed vegan brand donates over $20,000 to charities fighting against racism
Plant-based company Outstanding Foods – whose vegan pork rinds attracted investments from Snoop Dogg – has donated more than $20,000 to charities fighting against racism. The brand has pledged to donate 50 percent of its profits from online sales to the Equal Justice Initiative – which works to ‘end mass incarceration, excessive punishment, and racial inequality’. The other 50 percent will […]
Why animal rights activists must stand up for Black Lives
Zachary Toliver writes eloquently on the PETA website about how animal rights activists need to show up in the struggle for racial equality: “Those of us who are active in the animal rights movement have a reason for being powerful allies. If we truly believe in empathy and compassion for all living beings, we can […]
Mushrooms may be the best weapon against climate change
Could mushrooms help mitigate climate change? Mycelium, the fibrous roots, can be used to make sustainable packing materials as well as vegan meat. Read the full article on LiveKindly.co. Photo by Andrew Ridley on Unsplash
Climate crisis “swept off the front pages” due to Coronavirus pandemic, David Attenborough warns
Veteran presenter Sir David Attenborough has warned the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has caused the climate crisis to be ‘swept off the front pages’ of the news. The 94-year-old broadcaster, who often uses his platform to shed light on environmental issues, made the comments during his recent appearance on the So Hot Right Now podcast. Read the full story on Plant-Based News.
NHS doctors urge UK government to promote plant-based diets to protect public health
More than 100 NHS doctors have written to the UK government urging it to promote a ‘fair, sustainable, and healthy food system’. The open letter – which was also signed by a further NHS 100 staff members – calls on politicians to promote such a system via a raft of legislative measures, which include taxing animal […]
The Vegan Society launches “Live Vegan for Less” campaign
The Vegan Society has launched their Live Vegan for Less campaign, to show that vegan living doesn’t need to break the bank. According to their website: “The current Covid-19 pandemic has caused a number of challenges to the way we all live our lives. Evidence suggests that over 70% of the UK public are now […]
Cory Booker speaks out about systematic racism and George Floyd protests
Vegan Senator Cory Booker spoke to MSNBC about the death of George Floyd, systematic racism, police brutality, protests, and the meaning of justice. … “It’s gut-wrenching and deeply painful,” Booker said to see “another unarmed Black man” killed at the hands of police officers. … “It’s not enough not to be racist,” Booker said, paraphrasing 76-year-old civil rights activist […]
NOMO Chocolate launches online store
NOMO Chocolate has just launched an online store on their website. NOMO’s vision is to create a world where no one, no matter what their dietary intolerance, allergy or restriction, ever has to miss out on a sweet treat again. As we are all working from home and spending the majority of our time indoors, NOMO have […]
The end of meat is here
Is any panic more primitive than the one prompted by the thought of empty grocery store shelves? Is any relief more primitive than the one provided by comfort food? Most everyone has been doing more cooking these days, more documenting of the cooking, and more thinking about food in general. The combination of meat shortages […]
Plant-based meat sales skyrocket 264% amid coronavirus lockdown
Sales of plant-based meat have skyrocketed by 264 percent amid the coronavirus (Covid-19) lockdown. According to Nielsen data*, the largest spike in grocery food sales were meat-free alternatives from companies including Beyond Meat and Tofurky. Bloomberg has linked this trend to the meat shortages in the US that have been caused by the pandemic. You can read the full story […]