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New report: Newcastle is the most sustainable city in England right now
Newcastle just bagged the title of England’s most sustainable city to visit. A new report by LNER looked at things like eco transport, green spaces, and ethical stays, and Newcastle came out on top. Think low-emissions travel, lots of parks, and plenty of planet-friendly eats. If you’re planning a city break that doesn’t destroy the […]
Brits ditch palm oil, kind of
Reportedly, 60% of Brits are trying to avoid palm oil (good start), but over 80% of us don’t actually know the difference between “sustainable” and regular palm oil. Bit awkward. Palm oil is in everything. From snacks, shampoo, even peanut butter. Farming it can seriously wreck rainforests. The issue is even “sustainable” palm oil has […]
UK Oatly boss celebrates oat milk as climate hero
Oatly’s UK boss, Ishen Paran, just dropped a stat: oat milk creates 80% less CO₂ than cow’s milk. Let that sink in. If you’re choosing oat in your life, you’re literally helping the planet chill out. We’re leading the switch, because dairy? Outdated and high-emission. Oat milk’s not just about taste, it’s about climate action […]
🌸 Lavender szn is here 💜
If you’re wanting to catch that Insta-perfect lavender field, July is your moment. In the UK, lavender usually starts blooming from late June and hits peak bloom around mid-July. Some early bloomers might show off as early as mid-June, and a few stragglers stick around into August, yet July is when the fields are truly […]
Natalie Portman “Veganism is ‘Basic Empathy’…” and She’s So Right
Earlier in the week, I shared snippets from a recent interview with Natalie Portman. Adding to that, she said something so real on the pod. She called veganism “basic empathy.” Like, not some big moral flex, just… treating animals and the planet with kindness. She even linked it to social justice. It’s the kind of […]
Veganism is Saving Lives (Literally Billions)
Here’s a wild stat: over 1.2 billion land animals are killed for food every year in the UK. That’s billion with a B. Animal Aid’s reminding us that going vegan isn’t just a diet, it’s a lifesaver. Swapping your burger for a bean wrap might not feel like much, but collectively, it’s a game-changer for […]
Natalie Portman’s Vegan Picks in London = Chef’s Kiss
Natalie Portman recently revealed her fave vegan spots in London, and they’re gourmet delights. On the Dish podcast, she hyped up Plates and Gauthier as her go-to eats. She’s all about that elegant-yet-ethical food life. Amazing. She even chatted about how being vegan in Paris is incredible too. Time to channel our inner Natalie and […]
Tesco’s Going Whole-Food Plant-Based
Tesco’s mixing it up, and not in a tofu scramble way. They’re dialling back the ultra-processed meat alternatives and focusing on more whole-food plant-based meals. So, think less processed, more lentil stews and chickpea curries. How wonderfully refreshing. Best suited, if you’re over trying to guess what’s in your vegan nuggets. Plus, it’s better for […]
New Drop: Vegan Iced Coffee by Rude Health
We have hotter days on the horizon, and iced coffee is a must. If you’re a coffee fan, this one’s for you. Rude Health just dropped the UK’s first ever organic vegan iced coffee, and honestly, it’s long overdue. Made with Arabica beans and no added sugar. No weird ingredients, no dairy, just deliciousness in […]
British strawberries are thriving this June
British strawberries are thriving this June, thanks to a warm spring with sunny days and cool nights. Growers report a bumper crop, with fruit larger, sweeter, and more abundant than usual. The optimal weather has also helped lower prices, making strawberries a seasonal highlight across UK supermarkets and markets. Ideal for desserts, snacks, or simply […]