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The Mitzvah of Shiluah Haken or ‘Sending of the Nest’
“If you are to take an egg or young from the mother’s nest, you must first send the mother away so that she does not feel the loss of her young and is left to be free. By fulfilling this mitzvah, one will lengthen their days.” – D’varim 22:6-7 (Deuteronomy) The Torah recognises the harm […]
The Three Weeks in Judaism: A Vegan Perspective (5785/2025)
Dear Reader, In the Jewish calendar, the period we’re in now, is known as The Three Weeks. It a time of mourning and reflection. It begins on the 17th Tammuz and ends with Tisha B’Av (9th Av), a day that commemorates the destruction of both Temples in Jerusalem. Traditionally, it is a time of restraint, […]
Plant Based Petition Hits 20,000 and Counting
Dale Vince’s petition calling for state support of plant based diets recently hit 20,000 signatures. It demands the government stop promoting meat and dairy through public ads and instead support sustainable diets. The response from Parliament is now mandatory and could bring this conversation into mainstream politics. With climate, health and farming systems all in […]
O2 Vegan Edition: thanks to Billie Eilish Transformation
Billie Eilish just made her UK tour fully plant based. Every food vendor at the O2 and other venues is serving only vegan options. The shows also feature an Eco Village where fans can learn about climate change and sustainable living. This isn’t just about snacks and merch, it is an emphatic statement. Billie is […]
FYI: 80% of Farmland Is For Animals, Not You
Here’s something wild: 80% of global farmland is used for livestock or animal feed, yet it only gives us 18% of our calories. The maths isn’t mathing. That space could grow crops to feed lots more people or restore ecosystems. By going vegan or even reducing meat, we’re helping flip that script. More space for […]
European Vegan Summit 2025
The European Vegan Summit 2025 is fast approaching and I’m buzzing. It’s the first of its kind and happening (online) from 9th to 11th September. This promises to include talks from activists, policymakers, business people and scientists. All working to reshape the global food system. What’s great is that it’s easily accessed, and no need […]
Vegan NIBs: Iceland supermarket faces criticism
The supermarket Iceland, continues to face criticism. Pver prawn farming practices like cruel handling methods that welfare groups condemn.
The Vegan Society Reacts to New UK Food Plan
The Vegan Society gave the UK government a cautious thumbs-up for its latest food strategy. They’re happy the plan includes more plant-based protein and promotes fruit and veg, yet they think it could go much further. They’re calling for proper education campaigns, better support for farmers growing sustainable crops and clearer action on reducing meat. […]
Plants ‘Hear’ Bees: Boosting Vegan Gardening with Science
Fascinating new research reveals that plants may “hear” bees buzzing and respond by producing more nectar. This breakthrough study suggests that the vibration of pollinators’ wings triggers a biological response in certain flowers, especially beneficial to bees and butterflies. For vegan gardeners and environmentalists, this discovery reinforces the importance of planting pollinator-friendly species like lavender, […]
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 […]