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Ethical Pantry Staples Maker Voyage Foods Bags $36 Million To Accelerate CPG Aspirations
Californian food tech startup Voyage Foods is a step closer to launching its ethical pantry staples. The company has confirmed a $36 million Series A raise co-led by UBS O’Connor and Level One Fund. This brings total funding to $41.7!-->…
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Lone Star: A Bite From This Tick Causes a Lifelong Red Meat Allergy, And It’s Migrating Through The U.S.
The lone star tick has moved from Southern states, migrating to the North and Western U.S. Females are recognisable by the white spot on their back. But the ticks are better known for another reason: one bite can render a person allergic!-->…
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3 Breathing Exercises to Reduce Anxiety and Stress
Maintaining mental health hygiene should be as normal as maintaining our general hygiene. But one thing we often forget to do is to take care of our mental health.
If you have no clue where to start managing your stress—look no further!-->!-->!-->…
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The EU Releases Roadmap for Largest-Ever Ban on 12,000 Household and Industrial Chemicals
The European Commission is taking steps to ban thousands of chemicals as part of the Green Deal's Zero Pollution goal.
Europe has been leading the charge in chemical regulations for decades. But its newest move would be the largest!-->!-->!-->…
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Antibiotic-Free Meat? Not So Fast. New Study Finds Widespread Labeling Inaccuracies.
Public concern over antibiotic use in livestock production has led to a market boom for animals raised without antibiotics (RWA) such as certified organic. But there are loopholes there, too, and new findings published in the journal!-->…
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What Is Earth Day? (And Does It Really Matter?)
Earth Day is more than just a social media trend. A global event that encourages environmentalism, it has become synonymous with eco mobilisation and addressing the imbalance in the world.
Falling on April 22nd every year, Earth!-->!-->!-->…
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The Sustainable Superfood: Big Players Say Microalgae Is The Future Game Changer
In just three decades time, we could be looking at a planet of 10 billion people, and we’re going to have to drastically change our current food system if we are to feed the entire world healthily, safely and sustainably alongside the!-->…
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Are Condoms Eco-Friendly? & Other (Green) Safe Sex Questions
Condoms help protect against pregnancy and many sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are relatively inexpensive and widely available for purchase. However, when it comes to being as conscious about our environmental impact in every!-->…
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Low-Fat Vegan Diets Can Alleviate Arthritis Symptoms, New Study Suggests
A new study has released evidence that following a vegan diet can help ease arthritis symptoms. Specifically, a low-fat and whole-food plant-based reduces pain and lessens joint swelling. The study claims that pain was reduced by up to 53!-->…
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The 7 Best Plant-Based Sources For Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for health and wellbeing. Many people believe that omega-3s can only be found in non-plant-based sources such as fatty fish. However, there are many plant-based foods that do contain omega-3s, and!-->…
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Why Our Global Food System Is Broken
The pandemic has exposed what scientists have long been warning about – our global food supply is so broken, disconnected, and insufficient that drastic changes must be made in order to feed the world healthily and sustainably.
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Vegan Omega-3 Sources Reduce Risk Of Heart Disease By Up to 20 Percent, New Analysis Shows
Plant-based omega-3 offers heart-healthy benefits and can reduce the likelihood of serious heart disease, a new study has found. Published in the medical journal, Advances in Nutrition, findings point to vegan omega-3 offering comparable!-->…
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Organic Labeling and Logos – Get The Facts
What's in a label? Here's why organic labeling and logos matter—and what they actually mean.
We always need more facts as conscious consumers. We do not live in an ideal world. There is no choice you can make at the grocery store that!-->!-->!-->…
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Can Microalgae Oil Replace Unsustainable Palm Oil? These Researchers Say Yes
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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Microplastics in Human Blood Shed Light on the Global Plastic Problem
A recent study finds microplastics in human blood for the first time. The findings underscore a growing body of research that points to the detriments of plastic as well as a host of other chemicals.
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Recycled Plastic Bottles Are Good for the Planet, Terrible for Human Health, Study Finds
Recycled plastic bottles are likely to contain chemicals more harmful than those made from virgin plastic, new research finds.
A study conducted by Brunel University London identified 150 chemicals in plastic bottles that leached into!-->!-->!-->…
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Do Dietary Campaigns Like Veganuary Encourage Long-Term Change? These Figures Suggest Yes
Veganuary has revealed that the majority of those who took part this year will make permanent changes to their diet.
This year’s event was the biggest on record, with more than 629,000 participants signing up, representing 228!-->!-->!-->…
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How Did a Banned Carcinogen Get Into 27% of Personal Care Products?
Hundreds of personal care products ranging from sunscreen to hand sanitizers have been recalled after testing positive for the carcinogen benzene.
Independent testing lab Valisure says 27 percent of the more than 660 personal care!-->!-->!-->…
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How To Reduce Your Blue Light Exposure
Even before the pandemic, the amount of time we spend in front screens has been growing by double digits every year, and with that, concerns about the consequences to our health. The more screen time we endure, the more artificial blue!-->…
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Groundbreaking UN Resolution Connects Animal Welfare And Environmental Sustainability For The First Time
The United Nations Environment Assembly has adopted a resolution linking animal welfare to sustainability for the first time. The Animal Welfare – Environment – Sustainable Development Nexus resolution was accepted earlier this month after!-->…
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Chef José Andrés Sets Up World Central Kitchen Pop-Ups To Feed Refugees Fleeing From Ukraine
Good Meat board member and plant-forward chef José Andrés has mobilised his non-profit World Central Kitchen (WCK) platform. Setting up on the Ukraine-Poland border, the organisation is primed to make and distribute countless meals to!-->…
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