Activism
PETA places advert at cheese competition
On October 20th, the World Cheese Dip Championship was held in Arkansas in the U.S., where it – ironically – set out to raise funds for the Harmony Health Clinic. During the fundraiser, pro-vegan adverts were placed by vegan charity PETA, on bus shelters near the event’s venue (the Clinton Presidential Center), and at multiple…
Read MoreBooktivism: Elena Jenkins
Elena Jenkins explains how her book, Veganism: Your Questions, Answered, can help transitioning vegans. We’ve all been there; rolled our eyes at questions about protein, smiled politely while a non-vegan proclaims their love for bacon, been there, done that, got the vegan t-shirt. Like it or lump it, being asked questions is something you sign up…
Read MoreP&O Ferry Line to Immediately Cease the Transportation of Baby Calves to Europe
We have more positive news to share with you today, after it has recently been announced by a major ferry line that they will be stopping the live transportation of calves from Scotland, with immediate effect. It was the BBC Scotland investigation entitled ‘Disclosure: The Dark Side of Dairy’ that prompted the decision to stop…
Read MorePotential Breakthrough in the Fight Against Animal Testing
Cruelty Free International – the leading charity against animal testing – have introduced a new pilot scheme that could be the beginning of the end when it comes to animal testing in China. As it stands, China currently have certain rules and regulations that means all cosmetic items that enter their country, have to be…
Read MoreThe Rise of Vegan Athletes
It is no secret that the interest in plant based diets is rising at an encouraging rate, with the health benefits of following a plant-based diet becoming truly apparent. It is no surprise therefore that world famous athletes are also cottoning on to this trend and following either a plant based diet or announcing that…
Read MoreWATCH: Evanna Lynch Demonstrates Animal Testing for Cosmetics on Herself in New Video
Actress and passionate vegan activist Evanna Lynch has demonstrated animal testing techniques for cosmetics on herself in a new video. Filmed in the style of a make-up tutorial, the video was filmed to raise awareness of World Week for Animals in Laboratories with peta2. At the beginning of the video, Lynch explains that many brands…
Read MoreMercy for Animals – Nathan Runkle
Mercy for Animals founder Nathan Runkle talks to Vegan Life about inspiring passion and improving the lives of farm animals “Part autobiography, part hard-hitting exposé, and part action guide,” is how Nathan describes his new book to us. Nathan was on track to be a fifth-generation farmer before he founded Mercy For Animals. In…
Read MoreSpeaking Frankly – Vegan Life talks to Ingrid Newkirk
Vegan Life speaks with straight-talking PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk about the different approaches to activism Ingrid was born in Kingston on Thames and was inducted into compassionate living at a young age, helping her mother to roll bandages for lepers and stuff toys for orphans. Ingrid didn’t go vegan until she was in her…
Read MoreThe Street Dogs of Sarajevo
Animal advocate Maria Slough reports for Vegan Life from Bosnia and Herzegovina on the issue of stray dogs Over the next few months Maria will be reporting from behind the camera with an access all areas insight into a series of issues. This month she will be talking about the street dogs of Sarajevo.…
Read MoreKrill Industry Exposed in New Greenpeace Report
The krill industry has been exposed in a new report published by Greenpeace, and stockists are removing krill products from their shelves. UK health and beauty chain Boots has removed their products from sale, and items include krill oil as a health supplement both under their own brand and from third party brands. Krill is…
Read MoreCakes for Apes Campaign Started to Help Save Orangutans
The Cakes for Apes campaign is an initiative started by the International Animal Rescue (IAR) which run a rescue and rehabilitation centre for orangutans in West Borneo. It aims to get people baking for their friends, family and colleagues as a fun way to raise vital funds for IAR’s orangutan project. The event takes place…
Read MoreInterview with Allison Argo, Filmmaker of The Last Pig
Vegan Life spoke to Allison Argo about her latest production, The Last Pig. The documentary follows a pig farmer, and the last pig that he will send to slaughter. What inspired you to create The Last Pig? I’ve long been concerned about animals caught in the horrors of the farming industry, but I was at…
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