The issue of single-use plastics has been top of mind lately with many corporations and cities, like my hometown of Oakland, California, taking a first step by regulating plastic straws. This is important for many reasons. According to the World Economic Forum: “A full 32 percent of the 78 million tons of plastic packaging produced…
Our friends at The Pasta Shoppe first blew us away with their adorable pasta shapes that we love to use in recipes like our vegan pasta salad. We became die-hard fans when they launched insanely delicious vegan macaroni and cheese that’s now sold online and in stores all around the US. And guess what? They’ve…
In 2018, the first of its kind vegan film festival started. It was called the Ottawa International Vegan Film Festival, and it took place in Canada’s capital. At the time, it was the only known vegan film festival in the world. The founder, Shawn Stratton, was a vegan with a dream of expanding media geared…
So you want to start a blog… Exciting! Many of our readers here at World of Vegan are passionate food lovers, have a story to tell, and are experts in their own right. You—yes, you—have great insights, opinions, and recipes that deserve to be shared. I’ve heard from many of you who are eager to…
Yes, ordering from Amazon is convenient. But within that convenience lies a significant cost to the planet: excess plastic waste. From products that are individually wrapped in plastic to the air bubble cushion packs and air bubble envelopes, Amazon orders often contain an exorbitant amount of single-use plastic. And it’s no wonder—plastic is extremely cheap…
So you’re considering going vegan for the amazing health benefits? I can’t blame you. Being vegan for over four years at 32 years old, I am in better shape than I was when I was 21, despite having a very similar gym routine. Don’t get me wrong, I was in pretty great shape at 21,…
If you could help animals with a click of a button, would you? If so, you are in great company! Millions of people fight for the voiceless from the comfort of their own homes! Whether you live in a small town away from the action, or simply have full schedule, sharing information and rallying support for animal rights…
Dear Toube, I have been employed as an executive assistant at the same company for almost 10 years. Recently the boss I had since the beginning retired and a new executive has stepped in. He knows I am vegan and makes the same cliché jokes as many others, which I can let roll off my…
We are so excited about this new series called Dear Toube! Modeled after the popular advice column Dear Abby, this provides an opportunity for our readers to ask questions and receive advice to help navigate difficult situations with tact, confidence, and ease. Dear Toube, I have a wonderful friend that is vegan and I have recently become educated on…
Nick Cooney is the author of three books the help people become more effective change makers, and his latest book just hit shelves this week! It’s called How To Be Great At Doing Good: Why Results Are What Count and How Smart Charity Can Change the World, and it digs into the (often counterintuitive) things that…