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A long-term committed ethical vegan and formerly 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.

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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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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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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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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Alt Protein

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

Amy Buxton Dec 13, 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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Fermentation-Based Alt Protein

Is Fungi The Future Of Bacon? We Tasted Libre Foods’ Animal-Free Rashers To Find Out

Amy Buxton Dec 9, 2022

Libre Foods' fungi-based bacon product created using fermentation (precision) technology is designed to meet the growing EU demand for pork—currently a $53 billion industry—that offers an alternative to the disadvantages of commercial pig…
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Recipes

From Korean To Indian: 5 Multicultural Vegan Cookbooks We Are Obsessed With

Amy Buxton Dec 8, 2022

Vegan food is great. Finding new vegan recipes to try is even better. As more cuisines lend themselves to easy plant-based substitutions and reimaginings, global palates are opening up. So, step away from the ready meals and press pause on…
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Beauty

6 Refillable Packaging Makeup Brands We Love

Amy Buxton Dec 7, 2022

Makeup is an important daily routine for many people, and choosing brands that showcase sustainable options, such as refillable packaging, is an important effort for the planet, too. If companies want to retain their loyal fans and welcome…
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Food & Nutrition

Climate Candy Is A Thing And It’s Tackling Food Waste

Amy Buxton Dec 7, 2022

Is climate candy set to be the next food niche? LA-based PurePlus says yes. The startup launched its first consumer brand, Faves, in 2021 as a sustainable alternative to Starburst. Today, each packet of chews contains one serving of fruits…
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Fashion

10 Things You Need To Know About The Resale Luxury Market

Amy Buxton Nov 29, 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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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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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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Food & Nutrition

Can Microalgae Oil Replace Unsustainable Palm Oil?

Amy Buxton Aug 15, 2022

In a bid to replace palm oil, scientists at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore are looking underwater. A research team claims that oil extracted from specific strains of microalgae coil offer a viable…
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Alt Protein

13 Things You Need To Know About The Global Alt Protein Industry

Amy Buxton Aug 9, 2022

The global alt protein industry is changing every day. Here's what you need to know. In its annual 'State of the Industry 2021' report, The Good Food Institute (GFI) dived deep into the alternative protein landscape. Across the…
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Alt Protein

Who Will Asia’s Biggest Cultivated Seafood Players Be?

Amy Buxton Aug 6, 2022

Cultivated seafood is shaping up to be a serious niche within the cell-based protein sector. This is especially true in Asia, where demand for seafood remains high. In fact, more seafood is consumed per capita in the region than anywhere…
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Alt Protein

Soy Protein Vs Soy Protein Isolate: What’s The Difference And How Are They Used?

Amy Buxton Aug 5, 2022

Soy can be a contentious ingredient. As an allergen, it isn’t suitable for everybody, however, as a source of plant protein, it is a valuable addition to the diets of those who can tolerate it. Confusion can arise when discussing soy…
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Alt Protein

5 Cultivated Meat Companies Pushing For U.S. Launch in 2022

Amy Buxton Jul 16, 2022

A number of companies are further along in the development process for cultivated meat than ever before. These innovators are leading the charge to gain U.S. regulatory approvals. Singapore is currently the only country to have granted…
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Alt Materials

AlgiKnit Closes $13 Million Series A For Kelp-Based Fashion Revolution

Amy Buxton Jun 29, 2022

New York sustainable materials startup AlgiKnit has closed a $13 million Series A funding round, led by Collaborative Fund. Other participants include H&M CO:LAB, Starlight Ventures, Third Nature Ventures, and existing backers Horizons…
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Cell-Based News

Jellatech Reaches Major Milestone By Confirming Cell-Based Collagen Success

Amy Buxton Jun 28, 2022

Headquartered in North Carolina, biotech startup Jellatech has announced the successful production of cell-based collagen. The company, founded two years ago, claims to have created full-length, triple-helical collagen that functions…
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Alt Protein

Current Foods Nets $18 Million For Vegan Smoked Salmon Retail Push

Amy Buxton Jun 27, 2022

San Francisco’s Current Foods, formerly Kuleana, has closed an $18 million seed funding round as global appetite for plant-based seafood continues to grow. Investors included GreatPoint Ventures, Union Grove Venture Partners, Astanor…
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