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A former automation engineer has created a vegan leather made from upcycled flowers. Called Fleather, the innovative leather alternative has caught the attention of luxury fashion brands and the UN. Ankit Agarwal and research scientist...

Swedish fashion brand H&M has launched its new Conscious Collection, featuring vegan leather pieces made from the byproducts of wine. The vegan leather alternative, created by Italian tech company Vegea—which H&M discovered in 2017 through...

As December sidles closer, more people are preparing for the festive season. Twinkly lights are slung across houses, Christmas recipes are tried and tested, and shopping centers brim with people seeking the perfect gift...

IKEA is developing a vegan meatball that tastes like traditional meat as part of its efforts to become more sustainable. The Scandinavian multinational warehouse chain debuted its meatballs in the 1980s. The product has since...

Everybody loves shoes. Some of us (way) more than others. But all of us need shoes. Sneakers are fast becoming a favorite in the footwear scene. Women’s sneaker sales grew 37 percent in 2017, while...

In an effort to target plastic pollution, Tesco will ban the sale of products from brands that use excessive packaging. The UK's largest supermarket chain is launching the second phase of its Remove, Reduce, Reuse,...

The city of Helsinki has released a new website and app to help its citizens eat more vegan food and live more sustainable lives. Called Think Sustainability, the new digital service helps users locate restaurants...

(Updated February 25, 2020.) Adopting a sustainable vegan diet could help preserve the environment, fight climate change, and establish a sustainable food system. The planet needs us more than ever right now. Sea levels are...

There's no denying that veganism is becoming more popular. As the number of people ditching animal products grows around the world, the once-niche lifestyle is working itself into the mainstream market. Young people are...

Could this be the most straight-edge water ever? Sustainable vegan water brand Liquid Death, founded by Mike Cessario, is here to shake up the beverage industry. Sold in cans decorated with oozing gold skulls and...

Is a vegan diet best for the planet? England is projected to run short of water within 25 years, the chief executive of the Environment Agency has declared. Sir James Bevan, also a British diplomat...

Portuguese airline Hi Fly has taken unprecedented steps towards improving sustainability by eliminating single-use plastic on flights. The company launched a plastic-free trial on four flights last month, replacing cutlery with compostable bamboo cups and...

Traveling the world and reducing waste are two goals held by many people. It makes sense that the two go together: cutting back on waste protects the environment; traveling allows us to see firsthand...

We've all been here - the last in line at the office supplies store after the first day of school, staring down a queue that seems to extend for miles. You could use this...

There isn't enough land on the planet for everyone in the world to adhere to the USDA dietary recommendations, a new study has found. The results urged the need to adapt the current guidelines,...

UK-based vegan and veggie meat brand Quorn Foods has announced it will be taking steps to remove black plastic containers from its products. The company sells meat-free nuggets, sausages, burgers, and more across the world. Now...

Swedish furniture giant, Ikea, is promoting vegan food in preparation for this year’s Earth Day (April 22nd). A newsletter recently distributed by the company read: “Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd with mouth-wateringly healthy recipes...

(Updated October 18, 2019) Scientists and engineers have been experimenting with the use of 3D printers to create soy, according to 3Dprint.com. The website, which claims to be “the voice of 3D printing”, noted businesses...

Vegan actress Alicia Silverstone, best known for her role as Cher Horowitz in the iconic 1995 film Clueless, recently spoke out about her passion for sustainable living. In an interview with Media Planet, Silverstone...

In an effort to reduce food waste and promote vegan food, one club at the University of Ottawa regularly prepares plant-based meals for students made with food that would have otherwise been thrown away. According...

Marine life is awesome! Fishing on the other hand, can have very adverse affects on ecosystems, and the ocean. Alarmingly, the oceans are set to contain more plastic than fish before 2050 without drastic change. However,...