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9 Ways to Cut Plastic From Your Life and Help Animals

It seems like everything is packaged in plastic nowadays, but don’t get discouraged! Take these simple steps to a greener future.

by Sarah McLaughlin

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7 Reasons Why Leonardo DiCaprio Is Our Earth Day Hero

He’s saving the world one Oscar speech and vegan investment at a time.

by Tanya Flink

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Volvo To Go Leather-Free

Swedish car company Volvo is going fully electric by 2030 and phasing out leather interiors to meet its sustainability goals.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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Walmart to Cut 60,000 Pounds of Plastic Annually with One Simple Change to Its Cucumbers

By switching to plastic-free Apeel English cucumbers—which feature a plant-based, life-extending “peel”—the major retailer is eliminating the equivalent of 85 million plastic straws.

by Anna Starostinetskaya

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These Vegan Leather Sneakers Are Made From Grapes

PANGAIA is debuting a new lightweight vegan leather sneaker that upcycles waste from the wine-making industry.

by Nicole Axworthy

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Nike’s Iconic Air Force Ones Get a Vegan Pineapple Leather Makeover

Nike’s new Happy Pineapple collection reimagines its classic styles, including the Air Force 1, in fun summer colorways with pineapple leather accents.

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1.3 Billion Tons of Food Waste Is Produced Every Year. This Company Is Turning Some of It Into Vegan Meat

Dutch brand Schouten is fighting the 1.3 billion ton food waste problem by using its tempeh byproducts to make a new vegan meat.

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Can This Vegan Spider Silk Replace Single-Use Plastics?

The vegan spider silk, created by researchers at the University of Cambridge, is a plastic-like, freestanding film that can be used to replace plastic in common household products.

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Gucci Just Dropped Its First Vegan Leather Sneaker Line Made from Wood Pulp

Luxury brand Gucci spent two years developing a vegan leather from wood pulp which it used to make three new sneaker styles.

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Greta Thunberg Calls Out Hypocrisy of World Leaders for Eating Steak and Lobster at Climate Summit

Vegan climate activist Greta Thunberg points out the hypocrisy of world leaders dining on steak and lobster dinners while making promises to slash greenhouse gas emissions at the G7 summit in Cornwall.

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The US Senate Just Passed a Ban on Shark Fin Sales

The new legislation could ban the trade of shark fins and products containing shark fins in the country.

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Commercial Fishing, Climate Change, Pollution Threaten More Than Half of the World’s Whale, Dolphin, and Porpoises

In an open letter to global leaders, more than 300 cetacean experts warn of the imminent risk of extinction to these intelligent species.

by Nicole Axworthy

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Vans Just Launched Its First Sustainable, Vegan Collection and We’re Officially Obsessed

Four iconic Vans shoes get a sustainable, vegan makeover for the new Eco Theory collection.

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OmniFoods Just Launched Vegan Seafood to Take On Asia’s Biggest Meat Category

The brand behind the popular OmniPork series, including vegan spam, has launched a line of plant-based seafood that includes classic filets, fish burgers, salmon, and tuna.

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Joaquin Phoenix Won’t Force His Son to Be Vegan. But Should He?

The vegan actor has revealed that although he won’t push his beliefs on his son, River, he will tell him the truth about how animals are slaughtered for food.

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NUGGS Vegan Chicken Nuggets Arrive in Canada and Here’s Where to Get Them

by Nicole Axworthy

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Danish Researchers Raise $9 Million to Develop a New Vegan Protein That’s Better for the Planet

by Nicole Axworthy

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IKEA Is About to Launch Vegan Pork Cutlets in Hong Kong

Furniture giant IKEA is betting on introducing more plant-based options—such as an upcoming vegan pork cutlet—to achieve its sustainability goals.

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These New Vegan Shoes are Made From Recycled Birthday Party Balloons

Shoe brand Undo for Tomorrow has launched its vegan “Nuven” sneakers that feature a multicolored sole made from discarded party balloons and rubber tire leftovers.