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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?

Swees Cheese to Open Thailand’s First Plant-Based Cheese Factory

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Award-winning plant-based, vegan cheese producer, Swees Plant Based Foods Co., Ltd, announces the opening of the first-of-its-kind fully vegan plant-based cheese factory in Thailand to provide ground-breaking healthy non-dairy products.

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.

Where To Go This Vegetarian (Jay) Festival 2022

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It’s that time of year again where the whole of Thailand suddenly becomes the most vegan friendly place in the world! This year the Vegetarian Festival (Jay Festival) runs from September 25th - October 5th and there are plenty of Jay menus and festivities to explore during this time!

Generasi: Jakarta’s Plant-Based Milk Festival!

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Did you know that 90% of Asians are lactose intolerant? Enjoy the creamy taste and texture of dairy, without stomach cramps and allergies at the first of it's kind 'Dairy-Free Festival' in Jakarta!

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...

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!

Winners of The 2020 Plant-Based Food Awards

Plant-Based Pork Pioneers

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Meatly Foods showcased their sustainable plant-based pork featured in Katsu Sandos, Katsu (vegan) cheese Sandos, Korean Hamburg Steaks, and Spicy Katsu Salads!

Home-Grown Plant-Based Heroes!

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Let's Plant Meat is Chiang Mai’s very own home-grown plant-based meat creator, so we were so excited to have them come to support us! Let's Plant Meat was serving up unbelievably mouth-watering, sustainable, plant-based burgers and sausages.

ความหมายของคำว่า “แพลนท์เบส” และทำไมมันถึงสำคัญ?

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โดยเราจะไม่พูดถึงความคิดเห็นส่วนตัวของเราทั้งสองคนนะคะ แต่เราจะนำที่มาของคำนิยามนี้มาพูดถึงกัน และจะพูดถึงความหมายที่แท้จริงแบบแกะจากพจนานุกรมมาเลย (TH)

Could This Be The Most Vegan-Friendly Mall In Thailand?

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Root The Future is taking over 101 True Digital Park's EATIVAL event, to bring you 30 DAYS of plant-based/vegan food!

Whole Food Heroes: U.S. Pulses At The ‘Root The Future’ Market

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The U.S.A Dry Pea & Lentil Council and the U.S. Dry Bean Council advocate for delicious, whole-food ingredients, which they showcased in some seriously tasty dishes at the Plant-Based & Sustainability Market in Chiang Mai!

Plant-Based Athlete Novak Djokovic Wins Wimbledon (Again)

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This year's Wimbledon final, saw Novak Djokovich battling it out with another plant-powered athlete, Nick Kyrgios!

Award-Winning Vegan Restaurant Opens In Bangkok

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The Vegan Table who was publicly voted as, not only the ‘Best Plant-Based Restaurant In Phuket’, but also the ‘Best Plant-Based Burger In Phuket’ AND the ‘Best Plant-Based Thai Dish In Phuket’… has soft-opened a branch in Bangkok, and we’re so excited!

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.

Vegan Shoe Brand Hexa Launch Vegan Mascara!

Hexa, the PETA approved vegan company known for their vegan shoes, have branched out into the world of vegan beauty!

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.

100+ Plant Milk Brands You Can Buy In Thailand | 2022

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Soy, oat, almond, pistachio, rice, sesame, hazel, walnut, peanut, macadamia, pea, hemp, coconut... Not sure which plant milk is for you? Work your way through this list to find out!

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.

New Vegan Restaurant Opens In Bangkok!

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Canes have now officially launched their new vegan restaurant which will be open for casual dining 5 days a week! - Canes Vegan Casual Dining!

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

Meat Consumption Must Fall By At Least 75% To Mitigate Climate Change, Says Study

A recent study points out that, in order to achieve climate goals and secure global food security, meat consumption must be reduced by at least 75%

New Plant-Based Meat Launches In Thailand!

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Veli Meat, which is the newest plant-based meat to launch in Thailand is a 100% plant-based meat upgrade made with soy protein, but also features 3 different types of mushrooms as the star ingredients to boost it’s nutritional value!

Kim Kardashian Announced As Beyond Meat’s ‘Chief Taste Consultant’

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Beyond Meat’s new video campaign was shared to @KimKardashian’s 314 million followers this week, showing the star tucking into Beyond Meat burgers and tacos.

NEW! Plant-Based Hot-Spot Opens On Sukhumvit!

Alt Eatery is the newest addition to Thailand’s thriving plant-based scene!.... But wait! It’s not just a cafe…!

Eating Our Way To Extinction Thailand Premiere

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Eating Our Way To Extinction seemed to have a huge affect on those who attended the premiere, with many brought to tears throughout the screening.

New Plant-Based Meat Launches In Thailand

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The 100% plant-based meat products by Mealty are currently available at their partner restaurants across Bangkok and will be launching for retail in mid-May with a number of offline and online platforms.

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Billie Eilish Partners with Nike to Launch Eco-friendly Vegan Sneakers

The entire shoe is made from 18% post-consumer recycled content, including a synthetic nubuck upper that uses 80% recycled materials and 100% recycled polyester details.

New Vegan Make-Up Brand Launches In Thailand

The new beauty brand aims to offer luxury beauty products at affordable prices and focuses on ingredients that are ‘good for the skin and the environment’.

New Vegan Cafe Opens in Bangkok!

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Kind Cafe is offering vegan dishes like tofu “salmon” poke bowls, plant-beef tacos, tofu katsu bowls, tofu scramble, juices, smoothies and more!

New Documentary Exposes The Dairy Industry

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

Alpro Launches In Thailand

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Alpro is one of the first brands in Europe to bring plant-based dairy upgrades to the mainstream originally with their soy milks and desserts, becoming a favourite to vegans since the 1980’s. Alpro is now capturing the plant-based and flexitarian market with their new oat milk products!

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!

Plant-Based Cafes In Phuket 2022

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Our up to date guide on where to go for the best plant-based food in Phuket for 2022!

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.

Zero-Waste Guide Bangkok 2022

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To make your life a little easier when trying to be more environmentally friendly, here are our top spots for zero-waste shopping in Bangkok.

New Plant-Based Meat Brand Launches In Thailand

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Absolute Plant is the newest plant-based meat brand to join the fast growing plant-based meat market here in Thailand.

First Pride Plant-Based Chicken Nugget Pop Up Opens In Bangkok

The first ever plant-based chicken nugget pop-up booth in Bangkok will sell First Pride's award-winning vegan chicken nuggets with a selection of toppings and sauces!

Meat Zero Bologna & Burger Now 100% Plant-Based!

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Meat Zero have made the decision to remove egg whites from both their bologna and burger products.

Pork Is Now 14 X More Expensive Than Soy

New Plant-Based Cheese Launches In Bangkok!

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...but this cheese is no ordinary plant-based cheese…! Think nacho cheese, but plant-based! Or mac & cheez, but without the macaroni!

Vegan Milo Launches In Thailand

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The 100% vegan and jay product is expected to be fully available nationwide by the end of January in convenience stores, super/hyper markets, eCommerce and local stores.

New Initiative In Thailand To Introduce Plant-Based Meals To Schools

The initiative, coordinated by the NGOs Sinergia Animal, aims to partner up with educational institutions, such as schools, universities, as well as companies and governmental institutions, and provide free support from dieticians and specialized chefs for them to serve greener meals by adding more plant-based options in their restaurants and cafes.

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!

New Plant-Based Shrimp Brand Launches In Bangkok

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A new plant-based seafood has arrived on the Bangkok vegan scene! Sea Craft Vegan’s Plant-Based shrimp has just launched for pre-order!

Hospital In Lebanon Goes 100% Vegan

A hospital in Lebanon has become the first in the world to adopt a completely vegan menu.

6 Affordable Plant-Based Eateries In Bangkok

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Plant-based food does not have to be expensive! Here are some of our favourite affordable plant-based eateries in Bangkok!

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.

New Luxury Vegan Soap Shop Opens In Emquartier

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Bangkok’s first luxury, cruelty-free, vegan and natural soap shop opened in Emquartier last month!

Danone Invests ฿1.7b To Turn Dairy Factory Plant-Based To Meet Demand

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Danone is investing ฿1.7 billion to switch one of its big French factories into a fully plant-based factory that will focus on producing oat milk under its Alpro brand.

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.

Top 3 Soy Myths Debunked

It’s not new to the scene, the lean, clean, environmentally green, superfood machine, found in many great cuisines, filled to the brim with protein, encourages trips to the latrine. Ladies and gentlemen, the soybean.