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Vol. 2026Plant-based living for people, animals, and the planet.Jul 5

A close-up of a pig's eye, representing the thoughtful and core arguments for animal rights and sentience.

7 Core Arguments for Animal Rights Grounded in Science and Philosophy

Beyond simple welfare, the compelling arguments for animal rights challenge our deepest assumptions about consciousness, justice, and humanity's relationship with other species on this planet.

5 min read

A balanced, high-protein vegan meal on a plate, demonstrating how much protein vegans need to consume daily for optimal health and wellness.

Nutrition & Health

How Much Protein Do Vegans Really Need?

A cheap vegan grocery list spread out on a table, including fresh vegetables, lentils, tofu, and other affordable plant-based staples.

Cheap Vegan Grocery List: Whole Foods vs. Processed Alternatives in 2024

Editorial

"Plant-based living for people, animals, and the planet."

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Sustainable Living

What Are Circular Economy Examples? From Food Waste to Repairable Phones

5 min read

11 Sustainable Fashion Brands Prioritizing Transparency in 2024

5 min read

Featured Stories

4 stories

An aerial view of a sprawling green agricultural field, showing the industrial scale of modern farming and fertiliser application at sunrise.

Feeding the World, Warming the Planet: The Nitrogen Fertiliser Dilemma

7 min read

An artfully arranged flat lay of nutrient-dense plant foods like kale, lentils, and nuts, next to a single supplement pill, representing thoughtful nutrition planning.

Nutrition & Health

The Plant-Based Paradox: Navigating the Hidden Hunger for Micronutrients

7 min read

A conservation scientist collecting a water sample from a pristine river to test for environmental DNA evidence of local wildlife.

The Ghost in the Water: How Environmental DNA Is Rewriting Conservation

7 min read

Cracked brown earth with visible white salt deposits, showing the devastating effect of soil salinization on farmland.

Sustainable Living

Our Soils Are Turning to Salt. Can Ancient Wisdom Offer a Modern Cure?

7 min read

Latest

A macro photograph of an octopus's complex horizontal eye, its textured skin shimmering with color, suggesting a deep and observant consciousness.

The Crawl Towards Conscience: We Can No Longer Ignore Invertebrate Pain

New scientific consensus and landmark legislation are forcing a moral reckoning with how we treat crabs, octopuses, and lobsters, challenging our long-held definitions of sentience.

6 min read

Aerial photograph showing a stark line of green and brown pollution fanning out into a river from an industrial meat plant.

Factory Farming

The Crimson Tide: How Slaughterhouse Waste Is Poisoning America's Waterways

Beyond the slaughterhouse walls lies an unseen crisis: a daily deluge of highly concentrated wastewater overwhelming local ecosystems, sidestepping regulations, and threatening community water sources.

7 min read

A detailed macro photograph showing delicate, thread-like white mycelium culture spreading across a dark gel surface in a laboratory petri dish.

The Fermentation War Brewing in the Future of Plant-Based Dairy

Beyond simple plant milks, an intense rivalry between ancient artisanal methods and high-tech precision fermentation is poised to finally solve the vegan cheese problem.

6 min read

Plant-Based

A cheap vegan grocery list spread out on a table, including fresh vegetables, lentils, tofu, and other affordable plant-based staples.

Cheap Vegan Grocery List: Whole Foods vs. Processed Alternatives in 2024

4 min read

A detailed macro photograph showing delicate, thread-like white mycelium culture spreading across a dark gel surface in a laboratory petri dish.

The Fermentation War Brewing in the Future of Plant-Based Dairy

6 min read

Nutrition & Health

A balanced, high-protein vegan meal on a plate, demonstrating how much protein vegans need to consume daily for optimal health and wellness.

Nutrition & Health

How Much Protein Do Vegans Really Need?

5 min read

An artfully arranged flat lay of nutrient-dense plant foods like kale, lentils, and nuts, next to a single supplement pill, representing thoughtful nutrition planning.

Nutrition & Health

The Plant-Based Paradox: Navigating the Hidden Hunger for Micronutrients

7 min read

Animal Rights

A close-up of a pig's eye, representing the thoughtful and core arguments for animal rights and sentience.

7 Core Arguments for Animal Rights Grounded in Science and Philosophy

5 min read

A macro photograph of an octopus's complex horizontal eye, its textured skin shimmering with color, suggesting a deep and observant consciousness.

The Crawl Towards Conscience: We Can No Longer Ignore Invertebrate Pain

6 min read

Sustainable Living

A skilled artisan repairs a broken ceramic bowl using the kintsugi method, illustrating one of the key circular economy examples that adds value through repair.

Sustainable Living

What Are Circular Economy Examples? From Food Waste to Repairable Phones

5 min read

A farmer's hands holding rich, dark soil from a regenerative agriculture farm, demonstrating the living complexity and health of the land.

Sustainable Living

How to Support Regenerative Agriculture: A Practical Guide for Consumers

4 min read

Cracked brown earth with visible white salt deposits, showing the devastating effect of soil salinization on farmland.

Sustainable Living

Our Soils Are Turning to Salt. Can Ancient Wisdom Offer a Modern Cure?

7 min read

Eco Lifestyle

A clothing tag detailing the ethical production journey of a garment from one of the featured sustainable fashion brands.

11 Sustainable Fashion Brands Prioritizing Transparency in 2024

5 min read

Hands using precision tools to repair the inside of an open laptop, illustrating the concept of the right to repair electronics and reduce e-waste.

Your Right to Repair Is the Climate Action You Haven't Considered

8 min read