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Starbucks Dropping Its Plant Milk Surcharge Was A Spoof But Dietary Racism Is Not
The nonprofit Switch4Good pranked Starbucks in early December. Together with the Yes Men, they issued a fake press release on behalf of the coffee conglomerate. The release claimed that Starbucks would be dropping its plant milk surcharge!-->…
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Does Your Eyeshadow Shimmer With Child Labor? New Documentary Reveals the Truth About Mica Mining
Scooping the Sustainable Development Goals award at the Japan Prize 2021 ceremony, The Ugly Side Of Beauty has shone a light on the dark side of the cosmetics industry. Calculating the human cost of mica mining, demystifying supply chain!-->…
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Germany’s QOA Raises $6M In Seed Funding For Cocoa-Free Fermented Chocolate Production
Cocoa-free fermented chocolate maker QOA has raised $6 million in seed funding to build out a pilot production facility.
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1 Billion Children At ‘Extreme’ Risk Due To Climate Crisis, Unicef Warns
One billion children globally are facing “extreme” risk from the impacts of the climate crisis, experts from Unicef warn.
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99% of Big Fashion Brands Don’t Disclose If Workers Are Paid Living Wages: Report
The latest index released by the Fashion Revolution shows that 99% of major fashion brands still aren’t transparent about workers wages.
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Alter Eco ‘Won’t Stop Until Entire Supply Chain Is Zero-Landfill’ In Radical Transparency Push
Responsible chocolate brand Alter Eco is taking the lead in radical transparency, releasing its annual sustainability report to document its environmental and human impact – both good and bad. Being “brutally honest” about failing to!-->…
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Q&A: Makers Behind Student-Led Climate Inequality Film ‘OUR 4°C-ABLE WORLD’ – ‘The Problem Lies In The Communication Of…
OUR 4°C-ABLE WORLD is a new student-led theatrical production that has premiered on YouTube on May 1, centred on the disproportionate impact of the climate emergency on marginalised communities. Following the fictional story of teenage!-->…
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French Retailer Casino Sued By Indigenous Amazonians Over Deforestation-Linked Beef
Indigenous people from Brazil and Colombia have filed a lawsuit against French supermarket chain Casino for selling beef linked to deliberate deforestation and land-grabbing in the Amazon rainforest. It represents the first time that a!-->…
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This New HEALabel App Is Making Conscious Consumerism Easy
Most of us want to be conscious consumers, but it’s a pretty difficult task in practice. From the thousands of products available, whether it be food or beauty and skincare, it takes time and effort to properly research and decipher those!-->…
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H&M’s Pledge To Quit Xinjiang Cotton Backfires In China As Taobao Shop No Longer Available
China's Community Youth League, a division of the Chinese Communist Party has called out the clothing giant H&M over its recent pledge to avoid sourcing cotton from Xinjiang, where ethnic minorities are allegedly forced to work in!-->…
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Netflix Seaspiracy Review: If You Can Still Eat Fish After Watching This Film, We’re Not Made The Same
Director Ali Tabrizi's documentary film, backed by Cowspiracy's executive producer Kip Anderson, is shocking, terrifying and an unsparing indictment of the commercial fishing industry. Let's hope everyone on the planet watches it so our!-->…
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No Planet B: Teen Vogue’s New Anthology Offers Insights Into The Climate Justice Movement
Politically charged young adult magazine Teen Vogue recently published ‘No Planet B: A Teen Vogue Guide to the Climate Crisis’, a new anthology that sheds light on climate justice and the youth-led fight for our future.
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India Climate Activist Disha Ravi Arrested: ‘I Supported The Farmers Because They Are Our Future’
22-year-old climate activist Disha Ravi has recently become the face of India’s ongoing farmer protests. She had been for over three years a prominent environmental campaigner, but she’s now been arrested at her home in Bengaluru and!-->…
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Choose The World You Want: Virtual Fairtrade Festival To Spotlight Climate Impact On Food Systems
An upcoming online festival is set to highlight the impact that the climate emergency will have on food supplies and farmers. Hosted by the Fairtrade Foundation and free for all to join, the festival will feature more than 100 virtual!-->…
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Mass Migration ‘Will Become The Norm’ Without Urgent Action On Air Pollution & Climate, Experts Warn
After a landmark ruling by a French court this week that prevented a Bangaldeshi man from being deported due to the risk of severe health impacts from the dangerous levels of air pollution in his native country, experts are now warning!-->…
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Scotland Becomes First Nation To Provide Universal Free Access To Period Products
Scotland has become the first nation in the world to offer free period products to all, following a four-year campaign to promote the open discussion of menstruation and tackle the widespread yet often silenced issue of period poverty. The!-->…
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Swedish Climate Activist Greta Thunberg Gives Support To Save 12 Hong Kong Youths
Teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg has just joined the campaign demanding the release of 12 Hongkongers who have been arrested and detained in mainland China. On Twitter, Thunberg wrote that “12 is more than a number” and nominated a!-->…
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United Nations Releases New Film By Richard Curtis Calling For Collective Action On SDGs
The United Nations has debuted a first-of-its-kind film calling for global collective action on the world’s biggest issues that have been outlined under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a part of the United Nations Media!-->…
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How This Model Agency Is Reshaping Beauty Norms In Fashion
Founded in 2017, Zebedee Management works with people with disabilities and visible differences, giving them a platform to be seen in the same spotlight on the fashion stage. Proving itself as a trailblazer in what has been dubbed as the!-->…
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Report: Climate Change Could Displace Over 1 Billion By 2050
A new report is warning that climate change could displace more than 1 billion people in the next few decades. The analysis says that countries that are unable to withstand environmental threats will be among the world’s least peaceful!-->…
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H&M Suspends Staff Over Use Of Racial Slur To Describe Product
Fashion giant H&M has suspended a number of employees after they used a racial slur in relation to a product to be sold under its & Other Stories brand. The slur, the N-word, was used to describe a hat that will be a part of the!-->…
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