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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 Materials

Lululemon Just Launched the World’s First Mushroom Leather Yoga Mats

Tanuvi Joe Jul 14, 2021

Global athleisure brand Lululemon has revealed a new yoga mat and two bags made from Mylo, a mushroom-based vegan leather.
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Alt Protein

Singapore-Based Vegan Chicken Startup Bags Additional $20M to Launch in U.S.

Tanuvi Joe Jul 13, 2021

Singapore food tech Next Gen, maker of plant-based chicken brand TiNDLE, has secured US$20 million in its extended seed round in order to launch in the U.S. market. This takes the startup's total seed round to US$30 million, and according…
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Animal Rights

Australia Rejects ‘Certified Humane’ Labelling On Animal-Based Products

Tanuvi Joe Jul 13, 2021

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission rejected labeling animal-based products as 'Certified Humane'.
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Animal Rights

E.U. To Phase Out Factory Farm Cages For 300M Animals By 2027

Tanuvi Joe Jul 13, 2021

The EU Commission will establish new legislation to ban the use of factory farm cages in animal agriculture impacting 300 million animals.
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Alt Protein

Heura Just Launched Vegan Chicken Nuggets. Approved By Children, For Children.

Tanuvi Joe Jul 12, 2021

Heura blind tested their new vegan chicken nuggets with children, containing 44% less saturated fat than traditional chicken.
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Plastic Pollution

Gaming Platform Razer Tackles Ocean Waste With AI Robot Tech

Tanuvi Joe Jul 12, 2021

Gaming lifestyle co Razer joined forces with upcoming startup Clearbot to use an AI robot to collect different kinds of ocean plastic.
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Vegan

Women-Led Vegan Candy Startup To Go Public With US$50M Valuation

Tanuvi Joe Jul 12, 2021

From July 9, Yumy Bear will begin trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) with sights set on an IPO valued at US$50 million.
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Renewables

New Index Creates Database Of Active Clean Energy Companies, Eliminates Greenwashing Claims

Tanuvi Joe Jul 12, 2021

Clean energy specialist Longspur Capital and Radnor Capital Partners created a clean energy index database of companies in the space.
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Organic

Your Children Can Now Safely Colour Away With These Organic Vegetable-Based Crayons

Tanuvi Joe Jul 11, 2021

Given that traditional crayons can be toxic, a Japanese company is using vegetable waste to make safe organic crayons.
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Alt Protein

French Startup Secures €2.3M To Create ‘Textured’ Whole-Muscle Cuts Of Vegan Meat

Tanuvi Joe Jul 11, 2021

Umiami is focused on reproducing the texture of whole-muscle cut vegan meat using only vegetables through a proprietary texturisation tech.
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Circular Economy

Nzambi Matee Transforms Kenya’s Plastic Waste Into Building Bricks

Tanuvi Joe Jul 10, 2021

Kenya is drowning in plastic waste building bricks. Nzambi Matee is turning them into building bricks and pavers.
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Alt Protein

5 Companies Making Vegan Sushi Dreams Come True

Tanuvi Joe Jul 10, 2021

Given the unsustainable fishing practices, several companies are creating vegan sushi that feel and taste like raw fish.
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Beauty

Indie Beauty Pioneer Credo Phases Out Single-Use Plastic, PFAS, and Other Package Toxins

Tanuvi Joe Jul 9, 2021

Credo Beauty has phased out single-use products and has eliminated brands that use PFAS and other toxins in its packaging.
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Alt Protein

Quorn Turns To New Extrusion Tech To Create Vegan Meats For Flexitarians

Tanuvi Joe Jul 9, 2021

Vegan meat brand Quorn is exploring new tech solutions to create textures and flavours that replicate traditional meat.
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Vegan Dining

Deliciously Ella Goes From Vegan Recipe Platform to London Restaurant

Tanuvi Joe Jul 8, 2021

Founded by Ella Mills, plant-based recipe platform Deliciously Ella opened its first vegan restaurant in London.
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Impact Investment

Black Female-Owned Vegan Haircare Brand Secures Dragon’s Den Investment From Sara Davies

Tanuvi Joe Jul 8, 2021

Following Kam Davis's appearance on the Dragons’ Den, her vegan haircare brand Nylah’s Naturals received approx.US$68,000 funding.
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Climate Change

New Sustainability Curriculum Turns Children Into Earth Warriors

Tanuvi Joe Jul 8, 2021

Earth Warriors is teaching children how they can be climate positive through a play-based sustainability curriculum.
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Eco Sneakers

These New Sneakers Made From Ocean Plastic Are 100% Vegan—Even the Glue.

Tanuvi Joe Jul 8, 2021

ME.LAND, a young footwear label recently unveiled Vivace, a new vegan, and recycled sneaker, in collaboration with the SEAQUAL initiative.
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Circular Economy

Unilever Is Expanding Its Refill and Reuse Program to Reduce Plastic Waste

Tanuvi Joe Jul 8, 2021

Unilever will expand its refill and reuse program across the UK in an effort to reduce plastic waste inherent in the consumer goods industry.
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Beauty

Why Kylie Jenner Just Turned Her Billion-Dollar Beauty Line Vegan

Tanuvi Joe Jul 8, 2021

Kylie Jenner has given her iconic beauty brand Kylie Cosmetics a vegan makeover that features an all-new makeup range, too.
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Health

Nearly Half of Chinese Consumers Want to Shop Healthier. But Are the Prices Too High?

Tanuvi Joe Jul 8, 2021

Nearly half of China's consumers want to shop healthier but price and information access are proving to be barriers.
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