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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.

Alt Protein

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

Amy Buxton Nov 28, 2022

The search of animal fat alternatives is taking off. Demand for flavourful cultivated meats, realistic plant-based options, and palm oil-free products is increasing, and in parallel, a variety of fats are being developed to cover a…
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Climate Change

6 Female Scientists Making the World More Sustainable

Amy Buxton Nov 10, 2022

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 led…
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Animal Rights

The 7 Best Vegan Books To Ease Into Eating Less Meat

Amy Buxton Nov 9, 2022

There's no getting away from the fact that documentaries are great resources. They can provide a lot of information quickly and with minimal effort. They can also be harrowing, detailing animal cruelty and the industry's impact on the…
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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 Nov 4, 2022

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, the company was propelled to fame, following founder Deborah Torres’…
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Animal Rights

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

Amy Buxton Oct 22, 2022

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 sunlight, as it is only found in a small number of foods. Most edible…
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Eating Out

5 UK Vegan Burger Chains To Get In A Pickle About

Amy Buxton Oct 20, 2022

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. The following five burger chains are all 100 percent plant-based, offer feel-good junk food and…
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Vegan

What Is Vegan Cheese? Everything to Know And 10 Brands You Need to Try

Amy Buxton Oct 10, 2022

Vegan cheese has become something of a scapegoat—often cited as the reason people won't go plant-based. But is it really bad? A lot has changed in the dairy-free cheese world in recent years, and now, food tech companies are creating…
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Alt Protein

Want To Invest Like Bill Gates? These Are The Alternative Protein Companies He Has A Stake In

Amy Buxton Oct 4, 2022

Bill Gates is a repeat investor in the alternative protein sector. He has cited the industry as crucial to helping solve the climate crisis, with alternatives to animal agriculture heralded as essential developments. Not one to just talk…
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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 Sep 28, 2022

It’s now possible to choose a 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 and surfaces for…
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Alt Protein

5 Brands Making Plant-Based Seafood So Realistic You Can’t Tell It’s Vegan

Amy Buxton Sep 27, 2022

Seafood is a fast-growing niche of the alternative protein sector. With that is a sub-niche of unbelievably realistic plant-based whole-cut products. Made using 100 percent vegan ingredients, these substitutes for fish and seafood claim to…
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Food & Nutrition

Love Dunkin’ Donuts? Try These 7 Vegan Donut Shops

Amy Buxton Sep 25, 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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Travel

10 Trends Shaping Eco Travel: Exploration Meets Ethics

Amy Buxton Sep 23, 2022

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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Alt Protein

5 Reasons Why India’s Evolving Smart Vegan Protein Sector Makes It a Country To Watch

Amy Buxton Sep 19, 2022

India’s love affair with dairy is well documented. As a country, it has the largest dairy herd in the world and milk production accounts for 5 percent of the national economy. Local cuisines frequently feature dairy, as well as eggs and…
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Alt Protein

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

Amy Buxton Sep 14, 2022

Property and Rolexes have been superseded as savvy investments for the rich and famous. Now, it’s all about who can invest in the most innovative future food company. From plant-based protein to cultivated meat, the alt-protein sector has…
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Impact Investment

The 7 Best Vegan Shark Tank Pitches

Amy Buxton Sep 8, 2022

ABC's Shark Tank has become synonymous with cutthroat deals and investors circling for prime opportunities. As consumer demand for vegan foods increases, the panel of experienced entrepreneurs, particularly Mark Cuban, alongside a range of…
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Climate Change

What Is The Degrowth Movement And Why Should You Care?

Amy Buxton Sep 1, 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

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

Amy Buxton Sep 1, 2022

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 six vegan burger chains. Looking for the…
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Alt Protein

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

Amy Buxton Aug 25, 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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Fashion

10 Things You Need To Know About The Resale Luxury Market

Amy Buxton Aug 19, 2022

What does the future hold for the luxury resale market? The future is bright, according to recent findings from McKinsey. McKinsey looked at the resale luxury market late last year. Consumer research was conducted in the U.S., EU and…
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Alt Protein

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

Amy Buxton Aug 19, 2022

In the quest for increasingly realistic meat alternatives, one particular item has remained frustratingly out of reach. We've conquered burgers, mince and sausages to a large extent. Bacon is getting there, though there is still work to be…
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Alt Protein

Vegan Mum Must-Haves: 5 Alternative Meat Products I Always Have In My Fridge

Amy Buxton Aug 17, 2022

In an ideal world, we would all be eating a whole foods plant-based diet with no processed products. That same world would probably see toddlers going to bed with little to no fuss and clean plates every mealtime. The reality is, that, as…
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