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Tofurky Unveils Two Limited-Edition “Ugly Christmas Sweaters,” Proceeds Benefit Endangered Species’

Tofurky recently unveiled two limited-edition “ugly Christmas sweaters” to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Tofurky Turk’y Roast. The company’s purpose over profits initiative will donate 100% of the proceeds to benefit the conservation nonprofit, WildAid.  Read more


Almost 30% of Americans are Willing to Consider Going Without Turkey this Thanksgiving

Almost 30% of Americans are Willing to Consider Going Without Turkey this Thanksgiving

According to new research conducted by market research firm Dynata, on behalf of The Meatless Farm, nearly 30% of American consumers would be willing to consider going without turkey this Thanksgiving. Interestingly, the results oppose another recent survey in which respondents in the Midwest region were most likely to respond positively. Read more


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Brand New “World Scentists’ Warning of a Climate Emergency” Report Implores People to Eat Plant-Based

A brand new report backed by 11,000 scientists in 153 countries warns humanity of imminent climate crisis and implores people to urgently reduce meat intake and adopt a plant-based diet. It warns that the “crisis has arrived and is accelerating faster than most scientists expected” and that the situation “is more severe than anticipated, threatening natural ecosystems and the fate of humanity." Read more


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Concern For the Planet is Core Reason For Dietary Change According to Study

Consumers are now becoming more concerned of their own individual efforts to live a more sustainable lifestyle. New research by FMCG Gurus shows that 63 percent of consumers are concerned about the state of the environment and 54 percent of consumer believe it has become worse over the last two years. Read more


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Big Meat & Dairy to Surpass Oil as Biggest Pollutors

An new study analyses emissions from 35 of the world’s biggest meat and dairy companies, and asks how they are addressing these effects to avoid climate catastrophe. “The short answer: These companies are pursuing growth strategies that will actually increase their emission”. Big Meat and Dairy are Heating up our Planet. Read more


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The Amazon is up in Flames – 9 Things You Can Do

The Amazon forest is burning and the world is looking on helplessly? Not anymore: In addition to the thousands of people sharing images throughout social media, we too can take action. Read more


Pacific Garbage Screening Will Remove Tons of Plastic Waste from the Ocean

A German architect wants to free the seas from waste: her contraption filters surface plastics. Could this spell the end of trash vortexes in our oceans? Read more