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EATKINDLY Delicious Food for a Better Future
Leading a kinder life begins with the food on your plate. Here’s how to eat, cook, and consume with consciousness.
1.1 Million NYC Students Can Skip School for the Climate Protests
More than one million New York City students are to strike for the climate. The city’s Department of Education has granted them time off school to protest.
Vegan Rapper RZA Urges New York City to Ban Fur
Vegan rapper RZA — a founding member of Wu-Tang Clan — has urged New York City Council members to support a ban on fur.
Edie Falco Is Urging New York to Ban Puppy Mills
Vegan actor Edie Falco wants pet stores to stop selling puppy mill puppies.
New York Senate Just Banned Pet Store Animal Sales
New York is on its way to banning pet stores from selling animals purchased from large commercial breeders, like puppy mills.
Styrofoam Ban In Effect In New York City
New York City has enforced a ban on single-use polystyrene plastic foam containers. The ban — approved back in 2013 but officially introduced in January — also includes items such as coffee cups, plates, bowls, and packing peanuts. However, exceptions have currently been made for smaller businesses that can prove ditching Styrofoam-like materials would significantly […]
Meatless Mondays Come to All New York City Schools
All New York City public schools– the largest public school system in the world — will offer Meatless Mondays in the 2019-2020 school year in a bid to improve student health. The program — announced by NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Chard A. Carranza, and vegan Brooklyn Borough President and 2021 mayoral candidate […]
New York City May Have Its First Vegan Mayor in 2021
New York City might soon have its first vegan mayor. Vegan Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams has announced that he is running for mayor of NYC during the 2021 elections. The news follows last week’s announcement by fellow vegan politician, New Jersey senator Cory Booker, who announced his 2020 presidential bid. So far, Adams has raised […]
World’s Largest Vegan Restaurant Chain to Open 50 Restaurants Across Canada
Canada’s Copper Branch, the largest vegan restaurant chain in the world, will open 50 restaurants in Canada by 2029.