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A long-term committed ethical vegan and Green Queen's resident plant-based reporter, Amy juggles raising a family and maintaining her editorial career, while also campaigning for increased mental health awareness in the professional world. Known for her love of searing honesty, in addition to recipe developing, animal welfare and (often lacklustre) attempts at handicrafts, she’s hands-on and guided by her veganism in all aspects of life. She’s also extremely proud to be raising a next-generation vegan baby.

Travel

10 Trends Shaping Eco Travel: Exploration Meets Ethics

Amy Buxton Mar 13, 2023

Following covid, travellers are shifting towards ‘planet-first’ destinations and meaningful eco-travel experiences. Globally, aviation accounts for around 2.5 percent of carbon emissions and 1.9 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions,…
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Vegan

5 Latinx Vegan Food Brands We are Obsessed With

Amy Buxton Mar 9, 2023

Vegan food is always a great alternative to the unsustainable food system, but know what’s even better? Vegan food that excites and surprises the tastebuds. Latin America's collection of vibrant countries turn out a plethora of…
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Recipes

5 Chinese Vegan Instagram Chefs You Need To Follow

Amy Buxton Mar 9, 2023

The following five Chinese vegan innovators will have you reaching for the bok choy before you can say compliments to the chef. As a source of inspiration, Instagram is hard to beat. Especially when it comes to cooking. Swipe through…
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Climate Change

6 Female Scientists Making the World More Sustainable

Amy Buxton Mar 8, 2023

Scientific research might be considered a male-dominated arena, but it's time to recognise that there are plenty of female pioneers to celebrate. Strong women who identified a niche or subject that was ripe for further exploration have…
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Women & Gender Rights

10 Pro Vegan Female Olympic Athletes Redefining the Game

Amy Buxton Mar 8, 2023

There’s a world of plant-based female-identifying Olympic competitors to be inspired by, across a broad spectrum of disciplines. The rise of the professional vegan athlete is impossible to ignore, but step away from high-profile…
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Women & Gender Rights

5 Black Female Entrepreneurs Changing the Vegan Food Industry

Amy Buxton Mar 8, 2023

Great food speaks for itself, and it tastes even better when it's supporting Black women's businesses. Each entrepreneur featured here was founded on a desire to bring healthy, nourishing food to every community and was born out of a…
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Vegan

4 Staple African Pantry Ingredients to Elevate Your Plant-Based Cooking

Amy Buxton Mar 7, 2023

African cuisine is full of super grains, surprising grasses, and protein-rich ingredients that will elevate your palate. Not only are these foods healthy, but buying them can also support developing economies — and sourcing them is as…
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Alt Protein

The 5 Best Vegan Burger Chains To Help You Through Your McDonald’s Withdrawal

Amy Buxton Mar 7, 2023

If the McDonald's McPlant didn't set your heart on fire, and you’re looking to make the switch away from massive chain fast-food and embrace a vegan twist, you have to know about the following vegan burger chains. Looking for the…
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Alt Protein

The 7 Best IKEA Vegan Food Options To Eat In-Store And At Home

Amy Buxton Mar 2, 2023

IKEA has made notable commitments to increasing its vegan food ranges. It is upping the plant-based stakes in its restaurants, at its takeaway counters, and in the food halls. But which items are worth trying? Pledging to make its…
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Alt Protein

The Business Of Fat: Meet The 5 Global Startups Working To Replace Animal Derived Fat

Amy Buxton Mar 1, 2023

The search for animal fat alternatives is taking off. Below, we highlight five food tech startups focusing on the business of fat. Demand for flavourful cultivated meats, realistic plant-based options, and palm oil-free products is…
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Animal Rights

The 7 Best Vegan Books To Ease Into Eating Less Meat

Amy Buxton Feb 7, 2023

Want to eat less meat? Read a book, first. If you want the facts about meat consumption, and some practical tips on how to reduce yours, and even a few recipes to get you started, the following eight vegan books will get you there. Best…
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Alt Protein

5 Reasons Besides Its Delicious Vegan Chicken That Will Make You Fall In Love With Atlas Monroe

Amy Buxton Feb 4, 2023

Atlas Monroe is a California-based startup that focuses on delivering succulent plant-based meats with comfort food flavours. Known for its vegan fried chicken, Atlas Monroe was propelled to fame, following founder Deborah Torres’…
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Eating Out

5 UK Vegan Burger Chains That Give Fast Food a Run for Its Money

Amy Buxton Jan 20, 2023

There are a host of permanently vegan burger chains popping up across the U.S. Get acquainted with each, as they all have their own niche. There's every reason to want to indulge in a quick burger. But if you're looking to switch up the…
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Animal Rights

We’re Supplementing With Vitamin D3 More Than Ever. The Problem? It Mostly Comes From Sheep.

Amy Buxton Jan 20, 2023

Where does vitamin D come from? The answer may surprise you. Vitamin D3, both a nutrient we consume and a hormone our body produces, is essential for bone, teeth, and muscle health. It is most frequently gleaned through exposure to…
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Alt Protein

10 A-List Celebrity Investors That Have a Stake In Vegan Protein

Amy Buxton Jan 13, 2023

From Natalie Portman to Drake, celebrities are investing in vegan brands, products, and services out to change the world. Property and Rolexes have been superseded as savvy investments for the rich and famous. Now, it’s all about who…
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Climate Change

Should You Be Buried In a Reef Ball? Why This Burial Option May Be the Most Sustainable Choice

Amy Buxton Jan 9, 2023

It’s now possible to choose a sustainable, concrete-laden burial at sea, following cremation, for your last wish. Advocates of the practice claim that it is a way to support marine ecosystems, by providing habitats for various species…
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Impact Investment

The 7 Best Vegan Shark Tank Pitches

Amy Buxton Jan 3, 2023

These seven Shark Tank appearances proved significant for plant-based entrepreneurs and made for exciting viewing. ABC's Shark Tank has become synonymous with cutthroat deals and investors circling for prime opportunities. As consumer…
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Climate Change

What Is The Degrowth Movement And Why Should You Care?

Amy Buxton Dec 29, 2022

Have we consumed our way to a climate crisis? Our entire economy is based on growth indicators and well, not all growth is good. That’s the underlying message of the degrowth movement—a term used to encapsulate political, social, and…
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Alt Protein

Well Done: I Tried Juicy Marbles’ Revolutionary Vegan Filet Mignon Steak.

Amy Buxton Dec 22, 2022

In the quest for increasingly realistic meat alternatives, one particular item has remained frustratingly out of reach: the filet. We've conquered burgers, mince, and sausages to a large extent. Bacon is getting there, though there is…
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Food & Nutrition

Love Dunkin’ Donuts? Try These 7 Vegan Donut Shops

Amy Buxton Dec 21, 2022

Dunkin' Donuts is an institution. The purveyor of sweet bready treats delighted U.K. vegans earlier this year by bringing not one but three plant-based donuts to its menus. But alas, they proved to be Veganuary-tapping releases that…
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Alt Protein

These Four Startups Are Remaking Milk To Shape The Future Of Dairy

Amy Buxton Dec 20, 2022

There's no disputing the industrial dairy complex is problematic, particularly when it comes to fighting the climate crisis. Dairy farms across the world are a major contributor to the total greenhouse gas emissions over the life cycle of…
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