#veganism News
Food & Agriculture
Vegan shrimp paste and meatless rendang: Are local flavours key to unlocking alternative protein’s potential in Southeast Asia?
Industry watchers say local start-ups are more nimble and adept at customising their plant-based products to cater to the market’s unique palate. They stand a chance of avoiding problems that have plagued the business in the West.
Food & Agriculture
Halving reliance on meat and dairy could cut land-use emissions ‘by 31%’
Substituting half of animal products, such as pork, chicken, beef and milk, consumed globally with more sustainable alternatives could “almost fully halt” the conversion of forests and natural land for agriculture, according to new research.
From electricity-producing dancefloors to giving the planet a cut of profits, the music industry is putting climate centre stage.
British rock band Coldplay's release of its arena tour sustainability report – it is one of few artistes to do so – brought it extra attention. Korean pop powerhouses are starting to align themselves with the climate movement. Observers say it is a good start, but claims need to be scrutinised.
Food & Agriculture
Asia's fastest growing restaurant chain faces pressure over animal cruelty
Food & Agriculture
Where China’s food policies and climate goals meet
Food & Agriculture
How can eating less meat help fight climate change?
#veganism Opinion
Lifestyle
Vegetarian by default
Switching menus so meat is not the default option dramatically reduces meat consumption. But will the effects last?
Food & Agriculture
Meat: only on Mondays
Meat and diary production are major sources of greenhouse gas emissions. The message from scientists is clear - we need to rethink what we put on our plates.
Policy & Finance
Food, not steel, is our biggest climate challenge
Since 2006, the estimated costs of achieving net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions from the world’s energy, building, industrial, and transport systems have plummeted. In most sectors, a green transition will cost consumers little.
Policy & Finance
Veganism and finance
'Vegan investors' face many challenges, such as animal testing. Based on Arabesque S-Ray data, are meat, fish and dairy producers really bad for the environment?
#veganism Videos
Carbon & Climate
Dr Sylvia Earle: Why are we waging war on nature?
Exclusive
In this exclusive interview to mark Earth Day, Eco-Business speaks to Dr Sylvia Earle, oceanographer and founder of Mission Blue, who draws the link between our climate crisis and the health of our oceans.
Food & Agriculture
Pandemics and the exploitation of wildlife — what’s the connection?
The origin of Covid-19 is believed to be a market selling live wild animals. Eco-Business asked Anbarasi Boopal of Singapore-based animal welfare charity Acres about the link between the exploitation of animals and pandemics, and what can be done to curb the illegal wildlife trade.
#veganism Podcasts
Carbon & Climate
Deep sea mining: An ‘illusion of free goods waiting to be captured’
Exclusive
Oceanographer Dr Sylvia Earle speaks to Eco-Business in this exclusive podcast about the irreversible damage deep sea mining will cause, the link between the oceans and our global climate, and the role that we can all play in 'being at peace' with nature.
#veganism Press Releases
Plastics Industry Development Center
Nupelle introduces sustainable and eco-friendly leather alternative, Panex revolutionising the vegan leather industry
