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World’s First Ice-Cream Made From Air Launches In Singapore!

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Can you imagine a world where we produce food out of thin air, independent of climate conditions and traditional agriculture?! This might sound like science fiction, but it's becoming a reality and could be the answer to our global food sustainability challenge.

Sign The Petition for Clean-Air, Campaign Video Shown on BTS

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In Thailand, the Clean Air Act has over 57,357 signatures out of the 75,000 needed to bring this legislation to the forefront of the national conversation!

2023 IPCC Report: Why We Need to Ditch Meat to Save the Planet

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Thailand must act now to avoid the worst impacts of climate change and secure a sustainable future for its people.

Plant The Future – Together we sequestered 739,200 kg of CO2!

With a group of just over 100, together we planted 3,000 mangroves, created some good news about climate activism, and at the same time as raising awareness about climate change, mangroves and how plant-based food is at the center of all this!

Join Us To Plant 4,000 Mangroves On December 4th! Free vegan food included!

On December 4th 2022, Wildlife Conservation Day, in partnership with our friend Alexander Lang we will be planting for the future! We will plant 4,000 mangroves for wildlife conservation, carbon sequestration and to raise awareness about climate change!

Doubling global bean consumption will help tackle climate, food and cost-of-living crises, says new campaign

“Beans is How” has just launched at COP27 with the aim to promote the nutritional, environmental, and economic benefits of beans, peas, pulses, lentils and legumes.

COP 27 begins – will food finally be on the agenda? “Our planet is sending a distress signal”

Will world leaders rise to the occasion and put us on the path toward a plant-based future that might just have the power to save our planet? Or will COP27 fail to deliver this vital life raft in the 11th hour?

New Zealand Government To Tax Animal Agriculture-Related Emissions

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This progressive taxation bill will see farmers in New Zealand pay fees based on their emissions (methane, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide), as early as 2025.

Meat Ads To Be Banned In Dutch City By 2024

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The ban comes after the city voiced concerns about a number of industries that contribute the most to greenhouse gas emissions...

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Bangkok Governor Launches New Waste Segregation Trucks!

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Bangkok generates close to 8,000 tons of garbage each day and more than half of that is food waste! To counter this issue, the BMA has launched a 2-ton and 5-ton garbage truck!

Meat-Free Menu Served for World Leaders at G7 Summit

The catering at the G7 summit held in Germany last weekend was completely meat-free (vegan and vegetarian), with fish and meat only available upon request.

Bangkok’s Best Green Spaces To Reconnect With Nature

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With the recent opening of Benjakatii forest park, an extension of Benjakitti park, we’ve never been more spoilt for choice of beautiful green spaces to reconnect with nature and get a break from the traffic and some much-needed fresh air.

SOS Launch Pre-loved Fashion Boutique ‘Cycle’

SOS (Sense Of Style) recently launched a new section of their store called ‘Cycle’. The well-known Luxury Thailand-based Multi-brand Store now has an entire floor dedicated to reselling premium quality, pre-loved fashion.

Food Rescue App Launches In Bangkok

Oho! Thailand sells surplus meals from well known restaurants across Bangkok at 25-70% off, in an effort to tackle the food waste problems that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and wasted resources.

Environmental Pawprints: Why You Should Adopt, Not Buy Pets

“Pets make us happier and healthier. Unfortunately, they also have a huge environmental impact. We can reduce this by adopting instead of buying and by thinking carefully about our pets’ environmental pawprints.” - Dr Natalie Cooper, Researcher & Scientist

New Documentary Exposes The Dairy Industry

The documentary uncovers alarming information about the impacts of the industry on the environment and health.

Bangkok Air Quality 5th Worst In The World Today

Bangkok’s air is so polluted today that it‘s unsafe to breathe. Today, February 17th, Bangkok was ranked #5 on Air Visuals list of the worst air quality in the world.

Flowers Bloom A Month Early In The UK

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Researchers found the average date for flower blooms was May 12th but in recent years, due to climate change, flowers are now blooming almost a month earlier!

Iceland To Ban Commercial Whaling By 2024

Iceland is one of only 3 countries in the world that still allows commercial whaling… but from 2024 this will end.

Plant-Based Restaurants In BKK With Sustainable Delivery Packaging 2022

We have specifically listed packaging that is at-home compostable and also meal-plan membership programs that provide re-usable containers.

France Bans Plastic Packaging For Fruits & Vegetables

The new law introduced in France is expected to eliminate 1 billion pieces of single use plastic annually.

Google Search ‘Vegan Food Near Me’ Grows By 5,000% In 2021

According to Google’s “Year In Search”, Google searches for “vegan food near me” was identified as a breakthrough term and experienced a more than 5,000% increase in 2021!

Our Top Picks: Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas

We’ve got you covered this Christmas with our list of plant-based and sustainable Christmas gifts!

Elle Magazine Bans Fur Across All Platforms

Global fashion magazine Elle is officially banning the use of fur from all of its titles. This covers 45 editions and 46 websites worldwide, including its properties in China—the world’s largest fur-producing country.

Miss Universe Thailand 2017 Draws Backlash For Standing Up For The Planet & The Animals

Thai model, singer, presenter and animal protection ambassador Maria Poonlertlarp has received a lot of criticism over a comment she posted on the 2021 Miss Universe Anchilee Scott Kemmis’s recent Instagram post of her holding a leather bag.

COP26 Failed Us: Here’s What We Can Do

Nothing better sums up the failures of COP26 than the long queues in the food hall for high-emission meat dishes.

Bangkok is Drowning In Climate Change Whilst Fossil Fuel Delegates Dominate COP26

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If world leaders continue failing to take drastic action on climate, this could just be the beginning.

World Vegan Day: Vegan Swaps To Get You Started

To celebrate world vegan day, we’ve put together some easy swaps for those who want to make the switch!

What Is COP26 And Why Is It So Important?

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In November, the UK will host an event that many believe to be the world’s last chance to get climate change under control.

Why Thailand’s Vegan Festival Is A Model For A Sustainable Future

Thailand might just be the best and most realistic case study and model for a sustainable future of food. So what’s stopping the world from making this simple switch for good to save our planet?

Hemp: Could This Plant Save The Planet? 🌱

Every year, the fashion industry emits 1.2 billion tonnes of CO2 - more than the carbon footprint of international flights and shipping combined! 👖👕👗

IKEA Opens Circular Shop & Recycling Centre In Thailand

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✅ Sell your old IKEA furniture ✅ Buy cheaper & well renovated second-hand furniture ✅ Drop off your recycling and earn IKEA freebies and discounts!

New Documentary Highlights Link Between Animal Agriculture & Environmental Destruction

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This new must-watch documentary highlights the link between animal agriculture & environmental destruction, encouraging viewers to switch to a plant-based diet to help fight climate change.

The World’s First Cell-Based Crab Meat Is Here

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Shiok Meats, the world’s first cell-based crustacean meat company, aims to bring delicious cell-based crustacean meat to consumers by 2022/2023.

Coral-Damaging Sunscreens Now Banned in National Parks

Last week the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation banned coral damaging sunscreen in National Parks in Thailand helping to protect coral reefs and marine life.

BREAKING: New Climate Report Warns Time Is Running Out

Climate change is, rapid, intensifying, and in some places, irreversible.

Is Animal Leather Better For The Environment Than Vegan Leather?

The impact animal products have on the planet does not stop at food. Animal products used for fashion have a significant impact on our environment...

Researchers Recycle Face Masks Into Roads To Tackle COVID-Generated Waste

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Researchers have shown how disposable face masks could be recycled to make roads, in a circular economy solution to pandemic-generated waste.

Could Thailand’s Pork Industry Cause The Next Global Pandemic?

Pork is the most commonly consumed meat in Thailand, but many are unaware of the industry’s potential to cause another global pandemic.

World’s 1st Vegan Diamonds Are Made From CO2 Air Pollution

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Could these diamonds help reverse climate change? American fine jewellery company Aether has created the world’s first positive-impact, carbon negative diamonds that capture CO2 from the air and turn it into diamonds.

Thailand Now Has Its Own Green Map!

Thailand now has it's own Green Map, which shows you the locations of all things eco-friendly, organic, green and sustainable!

Monopoly Goes Vegan!

Monopoly Go Green rewards players for eating plant-based ice cream, using the bike lane, installing solar panels, planting trees, composting, choosing electric vehicles and buying wind farms.