Good News Notes: “The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted Wednesday to create a plan to stop purchasing products that have contributed to the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and the killing of indigenous people in Brazil. ‘We need to change the way the city spends its money to let the Brazilian government and the…
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From the Impossible Burger to the Oscars, the rise of veganism in the mainstream
Good News Notes: “In early January, the Academy of Motion Pictures announced that plant-based food would be on the menu at this year’s Academy Awards Ceremony on Feb. 9th. This announcement came after the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild awards dinners both switched to vegan menus (prompted, at least in part, by vegan “Joker”…
Sustainable Fashion Reigned Supreme At The Oscars, Led By Rivals Louis Vuitton And Gucci
Good News Notes: “Gucci, owned by Kering, was worn by Salma Hayek and Saoirse Ronan, whose gown was made using repurposed fabric from her BAFTAs outfit. LVMH jewel Louis Vuitton also got a decent showing, with Little Women star Florence Pugh wearing a tiered blue dress, while Booksmart actress Kaitlyn Dever’s and Lea Seydoux’s Louis Vuitton dress was…
Robert Downey Jr. is Going Plant-Based for the Planet!
Good News Notes: “In great news for animals and the planet, Hollywood appears to be going plant-based! At this year’s Golden Globes, the menu was plant-based for environmental reasons. Animal rights and environmental activist, actor Joaquin Phoenix praised the decision and used his acceptance speech as an opportunity to remind everyone about the effects of animal…