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"Made Without the Hen" — EVERY Company's Arturo Elizondo on Hatching a Revolutionary Vegan Egg (Exclusive)
"By ferming, rather than farming, we can change the world," Arturo Elizondo told Green Matters. Via precision fermentation, the EVERY Egg was hatched.Is Your Coffee Always Vegan? A Closer Look at Morning Brew Choices
If you follow a plant-based lifestyle, you might be wondering if coffee is vegan. The good news: coffee is vegan-friendly! But it also depends.A Trans Fat Scandal Led Multiple Countries to Ban Coffee Mate — but Is It Really That Bad for You?
If the choice is to drink your coffee black or add Coffee mate, we vote for the former. Find out why this favorite U.S. creamer is banned in Europe.Here's Why You Should Be Using Vegan Condoms, and Which Ones We Recommend
Made of latex, polyurethane, or polyisoprene, vegan condoms ditch the casein typical in standard condom production, and we think that's a turn-on.Sir David Attenborough Advocates for Veganism in 'Planet Earth III' — but Is He Vegan?
David Attenborough has been inspiring the masses to be kinder to the planet for years. However, he hasn't confirmed if he's gone vegan yet.Wonka, an Adorable Hen With a Lopsided Beak, Is Living Large After Being Rescued From Henhouse
Wonka, a chicken with a crossed beak, was rescued from an egg farm in 2020, and her health has improved immensely since then.'Exorcist' Icon Linda Blair Will Go to Hell and Back Protecting Animals (Exclusive)
"The shelters were never set up for the crisis that's happening," 'Exorcist' icon and Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation founder told Green Matters.These 6 Vegan and Cruelty-Free Perfume Dupes Will Satisfy Your Nose and Wallet
From Chanel N°5 to Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille dupes, we've compiled a list of vegan and cruelty-free luxury perfume copycats that don't break the bank.Nerds Gummy Clusters Contain "More Toxins Than Ever Needs to Be in Our Body," Says Nutritionist
Crushed insects, cross-contamination, animal gelatin, and cancer-causing ingredients leaves consumers concerned over Nerds and Gummy Clusters.In Need of Sustainable Outerwear? Consider These Vegan and Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Merino Wool
Looking to prioritize animal kindness and climate-conscious consumerism this winter? Then ditch the Merino wool and opt for vegan fabrics like hemp, lyocell, and ramie.These Celebs Want You to "Adopt" a Turkey — and Not Eat One — for Thanksgiving
Adopt a turkey for Thanksgiving, don't eat one — that's the message that a group of celebrities who support Farm Sanctuary are urging their fans to heed.How to Celebrate World Vegan Month This November
World Vegan Day kicks off World Vegan Month and encourages people, companies, and policy makers to learn more about the vegan lifestyle.Vegans, Rejoice! Most Dark Chocolate Is Vegan — But Check Product Labels
Dark chocolate is typically vegan, as long as there's no milk in the ingredient list. Check out these top vegan chocolate brands for a sweet treat.With Help From Billie Eilish, Gucci Launches Its First Vegan Handbag
Musician Billie Eilish, who is also vegan, is using her influence to promote Gucci's new plant-based handbag, made from a new material.Is Vegan Pizza a Healthier Alternative to a Classic Slice of Pepperoni or Cheese?
In general, vegan pizza is healthier than most traditional options found on menus. However, not everyone agrees on what’s considered healthy.Is Julia Louis-Dreyfus Vegan? A Look at How Cancer Changed Her Diet
After a breast cancer diagnosis in 2017, Julia Louis-Dreyfus made changes to her diet and exercise routine.Vegan Hair Brushes, Combs, Blow Dryers and More Made From Sustainable Alternatives, Not Animal Products
These brands are making the perfect hair tools for your next best hair day from plant-based and vegan materials.Mouthwatering Vegan Party Food: Perfect for Celebrations of All Kinds
Elevate your gatherings with these vegan party food recipes. Enjoy savory, cruelty-free bites for a memorable event — or for yourself!Why Vegans and Vegetarians Won't Eat Imitation Crab
Vegans and vegetarians avoid eating imitation crab because it is still made with fish. There are vegan-friendly foods you can use as a substitute.The Ultimate Guide to Vegan Candy for a Sweet Halloween
Many Halloween candies you know and love happen to be vegan.Luxurious Vegan Silk Sheets Made From Plants, Not by Silkworms
These brands are making cozy and luxurious silk sheets from plant-based and vegan materials.Fries With Vegan Nacho Cheese Are Coming to Taco Bells Nationwide
Vegans get ready to "run to the border" on Oct. 12 when Taco Bell Vegan Nacho Cheese hits restaurants nationwide.Vegan Activist Tash Peterson, aka “Vegan Booty,” Has Her Instagram Shut Down
Controversial vegan activist Tash Peterson uses her social media channels to get her message out. But after her Instagram was shut down, people are wondering if it has to do with her feud with chef John Mountain.Thousands of Mink Are Loose in Pennsylvania After Being Freed From a Fur Farm
Over 6,000 mink were illicitly freed from a fur farm in Sunbury, Penn., on Sept. 19, 2023. Here's what to know about the furry situation.PETA Activists Go Nearly Naked to Expose the Cruelty of Cashmere
In London, a series of PETA protests included a woman posing as a sheep to demonstrate animal cruelty used for cashmere.Your Plant-Based Rosh Hashanah Menu: Seven Courses to Welcome the Jewish New Year
In honor of the Jewish New Year, we've rounded up some plant-based Rosh Hashanah menu ideas, from side dishes to desserts.This May Be the Best Vegan Parmesan I've Ever Tried (Exclusive)
Janessa Steenberg tells us about Panacheeza, her new company making analogous, delicious, and healthy vegan Parmesan cheese.The Best Foods I Tried at the 2023 Plant-Based World Expo (Exclusive)
Green Matters was invited to attend the Plant-Based World Expo, where I got to try vegan foods galore.Are All Vegan Restaurants Automatically Kosher? What Jewish Vegans Should Know
Eating at a vegan restaurant might be considered kosher, but there are a few exceptions.Who Is That Vegan Teacher? A Deep Dive on the Controversial Creator
That Vegan Teacher is a small-scale celebrity with a big personality, but is her somewhat unorthodox approach good or bad news for the lifestyle?Eco-Friendly and Vegan Dryer Balls to Kick Your Laundry Up a Notch
These vegan dryer balls can reduce dry time, save you money, and cut back on laundry waste.Is Wool Actually Sustainable? Sheep Are Second to Cows for Methane Emissions
Wool, made from the coat of sheep, is not as eco-friendly as it seems.Trendy Vegan Tinned Fish Does Exist, and It’s So Much Better Than Eating Animals
Yes, we know hot girls supposedly eat tinned fish. But what about vegan tinned fish? It's so much healthier for us and the planet — aka it's way hotter.What Happened to Wondermilk, the Dairy-Free Milk Alternative From So Delicious?
Wondermilk was an dairy-free milk lauded by Consumer Reports as having a taste and texture close to natural milk. But, you won't find it in stores.Isabella Iglesias-Musachio Is Bringing Mycelium to the World of Vegan Meat (Exclusive)
Bosque Foods' hopes “to make a positive impact in curbing climate change through the lens of food” thanks to its unique mycelium meat.What Vegans Need to Know About Creatine Supplements
Creatine is an important energy source that vegans lack. Is creatine vegan, and should vegans include creatine supplements in their diets?Angry Dad Won't Let His 13-Year-Old Daughter Go Vegan
How would you handle it if your teen announced they were going vegan? One man who won't let his daughter go vegan asks social media if he's in the wrong.Is the Impossible Burger Healthy? Here's How It Compares to Beef
Is the Impossible Burger healthy? Here's how Impossible Foods' creation stacks up against traditional beef burgers.Vegan Cooks Husband Plant-Based Dinner, and He Erupts in Anger
Can vegans and meat eaters live happily ever after? Things didn't go so well for one vegan who cooked his husband a vegan dinner.Is Snail Mucin Vegan? The Ethics Behind the Snail Slime Skincare Industry
Skincare products using snail mucin, or snail slime, seem to be on the rise. But how do brands get the slime, and is the process ethical?From Soy to Wheat, Here's What Vegan Meat Is Made From
Plant-based meat is gaining popularity, but what exactly is it made of?The Egg Shortage, Explained — Plus, Plant-Based Alternatives
The egg supply in the U.S. and other countries isn't as strong as it used to be, thanks to the avian flu outbreak.How Plant-Based Diets Protect the Earth and Fight Climate Change
Research from institutions including the University of Oxford have found endless environmental benefits to eating a plant-based diet.Lab-Grown Meat Is Legal in These Countries and Banned in One — a Running List
Where is lab-grown meat legal? The product is quite controversial, as it’s allowed in some countries and even banned in one.Is Jennifer Aniston Vegan? A Look Into the Star's Lifestyle
Is Jennifer Aniston Vegan? Many are curious to know about the star’s diet. While she’s not vegan, she does seem to eat a lot of plant-based foods and have sustainability on her mind.Dinner's Ready! Steakholder Foods Is Behind the First 3D-Printed Cultivated Fish (Exclusive)
Israel-based Steakholder Foods created the first 3D-printed meat using cells from live fish. The technology could offer a more humane, sustainable food source.Celebrity Chef John Mountain Says He Won't Serve Vegans At His Restaurant
Celebrity chef John Mountain recently announced vegans would no longer be welcome in his restaurant. What does he have against vegans?Impossible Foods' "Lean" Ground Beef Has More Protein and Less Fat
Impossible Foods' Impossible Beef Lite is a healthier alternative — and its Indulgent Burgers are a juicier one.Lab-Grown Meat Can Officially Be Sold in U.S., Thanks to USDA Approval
Lab-grown meat is one step closer to your dinner table, since the USDA has approved cultivated meat from two brands.The Details on Shake Shack’s Long-Awaited Vegan Options
Although fast casual dining isn't often made with plant-based customers in mind, Shake Shack does offer a few vegan options.