Eco Lifestyle

US startup Uncaged Innovations has raised $5.6M in seed funding to commercialise its grain-based, plastic-free leather alternative. Uncaged Innovations, which makes vegan leather from grains, has closed a $5.6M seed investment round led…
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Sometimes, all you want to do is boil some noodles and call it a day – here are nine of the best instant ramen products that just happen to be vegan. Like Maisie Peters, I could have noodles for breakfast. In fact, I've done so…
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Beef is on the chopping block (so to speak) at Cannes, one of the world's biggest film festivals, whose organisers acknowledge it is the "biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions" in the food system. While there may be some beef over…
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There's a new luxury vegan hotel in Santorini, with biodegradable toiletries, bamboo slippers, and, of course, a plant-based breakfast. Co-owner Artemis Sorotou spills the beans on the Ethos Vegan Retreat. While the world of ethical and…
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Veganuary will soon host the first Choose Chicken-Free Week, as part of a wider rollout of mini-campaigns to complement its annual month-long initiative. On the back of its most successful campaign to date, Veganuary is initiating…
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Unilever has unveiled Wonder Wash, a new laundry detergent that is designed specifically to meet the growing trend of short washing cycles, and cuts emissions, water and energy use too. A laundry detergent built for the time-strapped,…
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Japanese eco materials startup Spiber has secured ¥10B ($65M) in funding to accelerate mass production of its fermentation-derived Brewed Protein for use in the fashion, automotive and personal care industries. In what is a major…
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By one tally, 401(k)-type plans are providing $46.5 billion to Big Oil right now. By Barbara Grady People often debate the best things individuals can do to help solve the climate crisis — ditch your combustion engine car for an…
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The Body Shop has announced that its UK and German operations have gone into administration, with its business in other countries also in jeopardy. How did it get here, and what's next? A pioneer of cruelty-free beauty and a beloved…
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Christina Dean, founder and CEO of Redress and The R Collective, speaks to Green Queen about the evolution of sustainable fashion, what she's learnt in her 17 years as an activist, and the impact of online shopping and e-commerce. A…
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With Gen Alpha deemed to be the eco-warrior demographic growing up in an increasingly volatile climate (literally), it's never a bad thing to teach children about the real world – here are seven of the best climate change books for kids. …
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In Cool Food, Robert Downey Jr and climate author Thomas Kostigen unveil a new category of food: one that's better for you and the planet. There's talk about ancient grains, future foods, meal kits, shopping lists, recipes, and the Iron…
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A new documentary on food, climate change and agriculture, highlights the wretched state of the American food system, and how regenerative farming, plant-forward diets, healthier soil and increased education can ensure a safe, sustainable…
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Ever the darling of the UK's plant-based space – with a recipe book that sold faster than any other vegan cookbook ever – Ella Mills retreated from the limelight a few years ago. Her brand, Deliciously Ella, suffered setbacks from the…
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Exercise can be more sustainable now, thanks to Community Clothing's new Organic Athletic sportswear line, which is free from plastics and can decompose in your garden in as little as a week. Community Clothing, the sustainable clothing…
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If you're looking for a New Year's resolution, here are 10 things you can do in 2024 to curb your footprint and planetary impact and tackle climate change. “We are heading for environmental disaster unless we change our habits quickly.“…
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Veganuary is on the horizon – and if you're looking for ways to incorporate more plant-based food into your kids' diet, all the while honing their culinary interests and skills, here are six of the best vegan-friendly cookbooks for…
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As we wrap up another year full of future food innovations and climate developments, here are Green Queen's 10 most-read non-alternative-protein stories for 2023, featuring lab-grown fruit, a Netflix documentary, beanless coffee and a…
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Ahead of its 11th year, the annual Veganuary campaign is expected to once again reach record participation – here are a few resources to help you go vegan in January 2024, and stick to the diet afterwards as well. It is almost four…
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As we approach the end of 2023, millions around the world are making plans to watch fireworks shows to celebrate the turn of the year. But with more and more people considering their impact on the planet, it's worth considering a greener…
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Christmas is one of the most joyful and wasteful days of the year – with lots of food and lots of waste producing stats that make for uncomfortable reading. Here's how you can have a more eco-conscious holiday this year. Over three days…
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