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Born and bred in India and dedicated to the cause of sustainability, Tanuvi Joe believes in the power of storytelling. Through her travels and conversations with people, she raises awareness and provides her readers with innovative ways to align themselves towards a kinder way of living that does more good than harm to the planet. Tanuvi has a background in Journalism, Tourism, and Sustainability, and in her free time, this plant parent surrounds herself with books and rants away on her blog Ruffling Wings.

Alt Protein

Hero Protein: Shanghai Startup Closes US$850K Pre-Seed Round To Scale Plant-Based Meat

Tanuvi Joe Feb 9, 2021

Mainland China plant-based meat brand HERO Protein, which produces chicken, beef & fish analogues, has announced the closing of a US$850K pre-seed funding round that will be used to advance the company’s ongoing R&D efforts,…
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Plastic Pollution

China Single-Use Plastic Bag & Straw Ban Now In Effect Across Major Cities

Tanuvi Joe Feb 9, 2021

In keeping with the 2020 policy that was unveiled by the National Development and Reform Commission, in 2021, China has banned single-use plastic straws and shopping bags in major cities in an effort to reduce the increasing plastic waste…
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Alt Protein

Mary McCartney Debuts Vegetarian Cooking Show To Promote Plant-Based Recipes

Tanuvi Joe Feb 9, 2021

Animal activist, cookbook author, photographer and co-founder of the nonprofit Meat Free Monday, Mary McCartney has begun hosting her new vegetarian cooking show in partnership with the Food Network, a platform that shares cooking tips and…
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Alt Protein

Vevolution: Global Digital Hub To Connect Plant-Based Startups To Investors Now Launched

Tanuvi Joe Feb 9, 2021

Recently, the London-based movement promoting plant-based lifestyles, Vevolution announced the launch of its fintech platform that connects investors to entrepreneurs who are focused on creating plant-based and sustainable solutions. …
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Vegan

Vegan Women Summit To Host Future Of Food Job Fair To Promote Diversity In The Workplace

Tanuvi Joe Feb 9, 2021

Vegan Women Summit recently announced that it will host the VWS Connect event series, the world’s first job networking series aimed at connecting mission-driven employers to underrepresented individuals thus building a diverse workforce in…
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Beauty

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Debuts Vegan Haircare Line At Target Stores Across U.S.

Tanuvi Joe Feb 9, 2021

Bollywood & Hollywood superstar Priyanka Chopra Jonas just launched vegan haircare line at Target stores across the U.S. that is not only free of parabens and sulfates but also comes in 100% recyclable packaging. The newly launched…
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Vegan

Pret A Manger Swaps Meatball Wraps For Vegan Alternative Due To Consumer Demand

Tanuvi Joe Feb 8, 2021

Following increasing consumer demands for sustainable and animal-free foods during the U.K. based movement, Veganuary, British fast-food chain, Pret A Manger replaces meatball wraps with vegan alternatives. Since the Veganuary…
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Alt Protein

U.S Expansion: Fermented Dairy Ice Cream Brave Robot Now Available At 5,000 Stores

Tanuvi Joe Feb 8, 2021

Newly launched alt dairy ice cream brand, Brave Robot has expanded rapidly across the U.S and under just seven months, is now available in 5,000 stores. California-based fermentation dairy food tech Perfect Day-backed Urgent Company…
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Vegan

Vegan Doctors Debut Online Healthcare Service With Focus On Plant-Based Diets

Tanuvi Joe Feb 5, 2021

Recently, vegan doctors from the UK launched an online lifestyle medicine service based on plant-based nutrition that will offer patients access to nutritionists and registered dietitians along with helping them transition to a sustainable…
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Climate Change

‘Recognize Nature As An Asset’: Landmark Report Highlights Economic Importance Of Planet

Tanuvi Joe Feb 5, 2021

A landmark review by Professor Partha Dasgupta at the University of Cambridge calls for transformational change in the way the world thinks, acts, and measures economic success to nature by protecting and enhancing the prosperity of the…
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Plastic Pollution

Singapore: 300,000 Bags Saved Every Month Thanks To Plastic Bag Charging Scheme

Tanuvi Joe Feb 5, 2021

According to World Wide Fund For Nature (WWF) Singapore, since the plastic bag fee came into effect in the country, each month, retailers are saving over 300,000 bags thus contributing to lesser waste and taking the citizens further…
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Fashion

H&M x Lee: Duo Debuts Sustainable And Size-Inclusive 90s Denim Collection Made From Waste

Tanuvi Joe Feb 4, 2021

Clothing giant H&M has partnered with iconic 1990s jeans brand Lee to launch a sustainable and size-inclusive denim collection that will include recycled cotton jeans made out of 80% post-industrial waste and leather-free backpacks…
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Vegan

Australia To Open Its First-Ever Vegan Preschool With Plant-Based Offerings For Kids, From Syllabus To Food

Tanuvi Joe Feb 4, 2021

According to Vegan Australia, a non-profit organization, Australia will soon get its first-ever vegan preschool, Sustainable Play, to encourage eco-practices among children like following plant-based diets and visits to local farms and…
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Chocolate

Through Fellow Creatures, Body Positive Chocolate Is A Thing (P.S. It’s Vegan Too!)

Tanuvi Joe Feb 4, 2021

Founded in 2019 by Zsolt Stefkovics, Fellow Creatures is a U.K. plant-based chocolate company working to make chocolate made from milk alternatives mainstream. The company is also looking to broaden offerings when it comes to diversity.…
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Circular Economy

What Is The Most Vegan Way To Die? Welcome To A Human Compost Funeral Home

Tanuvi Joe Feb 3, 2021

While it's not the most pleasant of subjects to discuss, most people may be surprised to learn that traditional burials are fairly toxic and harmful to the environment. As such, there has been an increase in individuals around the world…
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Vegan

Las Vegas To Open Its First-Ever Vegan Culinary School To Encourage Plant-Based Cooking

Tanuvi Joe Feb 3, 2021

In a first-ever, Las Vegas is about to get its own vegan cooking school and deli, Vegas Vegan Culinary School and Eatery, a women-owned business, aimed at helping interested individuals learn and appreciate plant-based cooking. Hoping…
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Climate Change

Could Japan’s Daisugi Technique Save The Global Forestry Industry & The Planet?

Tanuvi Joe Feb 3, 2021

Covering over 30% of the earth's land surface, the forests of the world are a significant natural resource for the planet and humanity. Their role in our wellbeing is endless. They help to store massive amounts of carbon, ensure the…
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Alt Protein

McPlant Launch: McDonald’s Trials Beyond Burger Patty In Sweden & Denmark

Tanuvi Joe Feb 2, 2021

McDonald’s Corp, the world’s biggest fast-food QSR chain, is now selling the McPlant burger, which features a Beyond Meat-made plant-based patty, in Sweden and Denmark in order to test response in the two markets, as reported by Bloomberg.…
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Fashion

Jason Momoa Launches Limited-Edition Vegan Shoe Collection Made From Upcycled & Biodegradable Materials

Tanuvi Joe Feb 2, 2021

Aquaman’ and Game of Thrones actor Jason Momoa recently launched a sustainable vegan shoe line that is part of the So iLL x On the Roam collection that incorporates upcycled and biodegradable materials in its footwear. Hawaiian-born…
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Climate Change

ReNature Raises Seed Round To Scale Regenerative Agroforestry Model, Partners With Nestlé & Lush

Tanuvi Joe Feb 2, 2021

Netherlands-based company reNature recently raised US$670k in a Series Seed funding to expand its existing network of farmers and corporations, to venture capitalists, who want to work towards the long-term gains of regenerative…
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Fashion

Telfar: Black-owned Fashion Brand Wins Design Award For Vegan Leather Shopping Bag

Tanuvi Joe Feb 2, 2021

Black-owned fashion label Telfar recently won a Design Museum award for creating a vegan-leather, gender-neutral shopping bag aiming to redefine the stereotypical concept of luxury fashion being only white, privileged, and aspirational. …
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