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What Is the Climatarian Diet? Here's How It Compares to Veganism
Can the Climatarian diet and the Climavore diet make an even bigger difference than veganism?
Vegan Restauranteur Dishes on Her New BBQ Restaurant Opening in NYC (Exclusive)
We caught up with vegan restauranteur Kerry Fitzmaurice, who is opening a new plant-based BBQ restaurant in the heart of New York City.
Cooking Is More Pollutive Than We Thought — Here’s Why
What is the environmental impact of cooking? Depending on how you're cooking your food, you may be releasing aerosols into the atmosphere.
Creator of Three Trees Almond Milk Shares Her Wisdom and Earth Day Plans (Exclusive)
We caught up with Jenny Eu, the entrepreneur behind popular almond milk company, Three Trees. She shed some light on her sustainability journey.
Vegan Babybel Is Officially Coming to the U.S., so Get Ready to Peel and Play With the Wax
If you're looking for a new snack, Babybel released a vegan cheese that will let you relive the glory days of peeling and playing with the wax.
Your Veg Guide to Boston — Our Favorite Plant-Based Spots in the Bean Town
Whether you're visiting Boston for the first time or if you've lived there for several years, these are a few of our favorite restaurants in the city.
Going Vegetarian? Here Are a Few Grocery Store Essentials
Whether you're looking to adopt more of a plant-based diet, or if you're simply starting out as a vegetarian, here are a few shopping essentials.
Exploring the Best and Less-Than-Magical Plant-Based Options at Disney World's Magic Kingdom
Is the vegan food at Disney World's Magic Kingdom less than "magical"? 'Green Matters' breaks down the best plant-based options in the park.
Paul McCartney Asks Starbucks CEO to End Non-Dairy Milk Surcharge
Is Paul McCartney vegan? The musician is asking Starbucks to end the upcharge on non-dairy milk.
Tofurky Won Its Free-Speech Lawsuit to Call Its Vegan Meats “Burgers” and “Sausages”
Tofurky recently won a lawsuit over calling its products plant-based "sausage" and "burgers" — will this end the debate surrounding vegan products?
Best Plant-Based Butter for Cooking, Baking, Spreading, and More
Whether you're baking vegan treats, whipping up a meal, or simply making toast, these are the best plant-based butters, for every type of meal.
Former English Teacher Has Rescued Over 5,000 Animals Since Opening a Sanctuary (Exclusive)
Kathy Stevens opened Catskill Animal Sanctuary in upstate New York back in 2001, and since then, she has rescued over 5,000 farmed animals.
‘Bad Vegan’ Chef Nikki Bennett on What Really Went Down at Pure Food and Wine (Exclusive)
Pure Food and Wine's head chef Nikki Bennett shares how accurate she found 'Bad Vegan,' whether Sarma Melngailis paid her staff, and more.
Watch the "Big Game" at These Vegan Pubs and Sports Bars Across the U.S.
If you're looking to watch the big game and get some plant-based grub, we've compiled a list of vegan sports bars and pubs across the U.S.
The World of Vegan Meat Has Expanded Tremendously in 2022
If you're vegan or trying to phase out meat from your diet, here are new vegan meat products that have hit grocery store shelves in 2022.
New York City Signs off to Celebrate New Plant-Based Holiday, Citywide
If you're a New Yorker looking to celebrate your plant-based lifestyle, NYC's mayor just signed off on celebrating a new vegan holiday citywide.
Impossible Foods Founder Steps Aside for New CEO, Peter McGuinness
Peter McGuinness is taking over for Pat Brown as CEO of Impossible Foods.
New Doc 'Milked' Uncovers "White Lies in Dairy Land" — and Provides Solutions (Exclusive)
'Milked,' a new documentary out of New Zealand, gives viewers a non-graphic look into the truth behind the dairy industry.
Veggie Grill Founder Dishes on New Plant-Based Innovations Coming to Its Menus (Exclusive)
We caught up with the founder of Veggie Grill, T.K. Pillan, on the restaurant's plant-based endeavors, what they're currently working on, and more.
Lucky You — These St. Paddy’s Day Treats Are Completely Vegan
Whether you're looking to make a St. Patrick's Day dinner, or if you're simply making festive treats, we compiled a vegan St. Patrick's Day guide.
You Can Make Better Vegan Cheese in Your Kitchen (With Some Trial and Error)
Letting go of cheese is the hardest part of going vegan for many — thankfully you can make vegan cheese in your own kitchen. Here's how.
Anthony Strangis Disappeared From the Public Eye After Pure Food and Wine Scandal
Anthony Strangis now: Sarma Melngailis filed for divorce from Strangis in May 2018. But what happened to Strangis since? Where is he now?
Sarma Melngailis Went From Celebrity Chef to 'Vegan Fugitive' — Where Is She Now?
Sarma Melngailis, aka "Bad Vegan," ran several famous raw vegan restaurants in NYC, and ended up scamming millions of people. But where is she now?
Are Pop-Tarts Vegan? Here Are Homemade and Packaged Varieties Everyone Can Enjoy
Are Pop-Tarts vegan? Certain flavors unfortunately contain milk and gelatin, but there are plant-based flavors, recipes, and packaged copycat options.
Although It Isn’t Ideal, Even Chick-fil-a Has a Few Veg Options
Although it probably wouldn't be a vegan or vegetarian's first restaurant of choice, we've compiled all of the plant-based options at Chick-fil-A.
‘The Black Vegan Cooking Show’ Is an Exciting New Plant-Based Web Series (Exclusive)
Although it was supposed to premiere on a major network during COVID, and it got pulled, 'The Black Vegan Cooking Show' will be premiering as a web series.
Farmers Markets Are a Great Option to Buy Produce, but They Aren't for Everyone
Are farmers markets cheaper than grocery stores? For many, it may seem like the only an option if you have money to spend, but is that true?
Enjoy These Delicious Eco-Friendly Wines at Your Next Happy Hour
If you're looking for wine that doesn't negatively impact the planet, here are our favorite eco-friendly wines for a sustainable happy hour.
About 23 Million in Afghanistan Are Affected by the Ongoing Famine
The famine in Afghanistan has significantly worsened over the last year — about 23 million residents are facing extreme levels of hunger right now.
One of the Best Selling Girl Scout Cookies Is Actually Vegan
Which Girl Scout cookies are vegan? There are so many cookies out there it can be hard to know which ones are vegan-friendly. Here's a helpful list.
Fried Chicken-Loving Food Network Star Would Use This Plant-Based Meat in a Cooking Competition (Exclusive)
We caught up with Food Network Star and fried chicken restauranteur, Chad Rosenthal, about what it's like to work with plant-based meat, TiNDLE.
How Food Co-Ops Work to Save You Money, Reduce Waste, and Build Community
Food co-ops are a great place to shop for zero-waste, local, and healthy foods, get involved in your community, and so much more.
IHOP's New Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwich Is a Delicious Way to Start the Day
Although IHOP isn't exactly known for its vegan options, the beloved breakfast chain has added a new plant-based breakfast sandwich to its menu.
The Meat Industry Uses Over 100,000 Tons of Pesticides Annually, New Study Shows
The meat industry has a larger impact on the environment than we've realized, as a new study shows it uses over 100,000 tons of pesticides annually.
'Bad Vegan' Docuseries Is the True Crime Story of a Famous Restauranteur's Downfall
'Bad Vegan,' a documentary series heading to Netflix, is actually a true crime docuseries about restaurateur Sarma Melngailis, also known as the vegan Bernie Madoff.
If You're Looking for Vegan or Vegetarian Meal Kits With Great Deals, We've Got You Covered
Sometimes, meal kits are the best way to get food on the table during an otherwise busy day. Here's our favorite vegan or vegetarian meal kit offers right now!
What You Need to Know About the Potential Avocado Shortage in the U.S.
Due to a new, temporary ban on avocado imports from Mexico, the U.S. might be on the precipice of an avocado shortage.
The Food Network’s Aarti Sequeira: “We’re Meant to Live More in Tune With the World Than We Do Now” (Exclusive)
Green Matters was able to catch up with the Food Network’s Aarti Sequeira, who told us about her new cookbook, and shared her Green Routine with us.
In the Name of Self-Love, Get Yourself Some Lindt Vegan Chocolate
Does Lindt offer a vegan chocolate bar? The luxury chocolate company now offers a plant-based variety — here's how to get some for yourself.
Flavored Nutritional Yeast Just Dropped, and It's About to Rock Your Kitchen (Exclusive)
You can now buy flavored nutritional yeast, and it comes in two flavors: Roasted Garlic and Smoky BBQ.
A'Shawn Robinson Adopted a Healthier Diet After a 2020 Medical Diagnosis
Is A'Shawn Robinson vegan? The Los Angeles Rams defensive end was diagnosed with a cardiovascular condition in 2020, which led him to switch diets.
The Ultimate Guide to Vegan-Friendly Musical Instruments
Are any musical instruments vegan, or is it common for them to be made using animal-derived materials?
Plant-Based Meat Prices Are Finally About to Plummet (Updated)
Why is plant-based meat so expensive? Prices are about to get exponentially cheaper, as a new manufacturer is introducing more efficient technology.
These Zero-Waste Restaurants Around the World Are the Future of Dining
These zero-waste restaurants are making a number of efforts to reduce both their landfill waste and environmental footprints.
Joshua Weissman’s Vegan Videos Will Inspire You to Make a Full Meal, From Scratch
While most of Joshua Weissman's creations are not vegan, the popular YouTube chef has made a few droolworthy plant-based dishes we're dying to try.
I Exclusively Took My Coffee With Sesame Milk This Week — Here Are My Thoughts
As plant-based milks are becoming increasingly popular, I was very excited to try sesame milk for the first time ever — here are my thoughts.
Slutty Vegan's Pinky Cole on Giving Back, Her New Cookbook, and "Not Giving a F--k" (Exclusive)
To learn more about Slutty Vegan's founder Pinky Cole, we interviewed her for our “Green Routine” series.
Founder of Purple Carrot, Andy Levitt, Dishes Favorite Vegan Recipes and His “Green Routine” (Exclusive)
We caught up with Andy Levitt, the founder and CEO of vegan recipe box Purple Carrot, who shared his "Green Routine" as well as his favorite recipes with us.
Is Tom Brady Vegan? What We Know About the Newly-Retired Athlete's Diet
People have wondered about Tom Brady’s diet for years now, and if Tom Brady is vegan, vegetarian, or something else entirely.