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Eco-Friendly Retirement: Is Your 401(k) Fuelling Climate Change?
By one tally, 401(k)-type plans are providing $46.5 billion to Big Oil right now.
By Barbara Grady
People often debate the best things individuals can do to help solve the climate crisis — ditch your combustion engine car for an!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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The Body Shop: How the Ethical Beauty Pioneer’s Fortunes Soured, and What Happens Next
The Body Shop has announced that its UK and German operations have gone into administration, with its business in other countries also in jeopardy. How did it get here, and what's next?
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Q&A with Redress & The R Collective Founder Christina Dean: ‘Our Work is Just a Few Little Sprinkles of Goodness Right Now’
Christina Dean, founder and CEO of Redress and The R Collective, speaks to Green Queen about the evolution of sustainable fashion, what she's learnt in her 17 years as an activist, and the impact of online shopping and e-commerce.
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Generation Eco: 7 of the Best Climate Change Books for Kids
With Gen Alpha deemed to be the eco-warrior demographic growing up in an increasingly volatile climate (literally), it's never a bad thing to teach children about the real world – here are seven of the best climate change books for kids.
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Cool Food: Robert Downey Jr Says New Book Shows You How Your Diet Can Fix the Climate
In Cool Food, Robert Downey Jr and climate author Thomas Kostigen unveil a new category of food: one that's better for you and the planet. There's talk about ancient grains, future foods, meal kits, shopping lists, recipes, and the Iron!-->…
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Feeding Tomorrow: Award-Winning Documentary Champions Regenerative Agriculture, Soil Health, Plant-Forward Diets and Food Education for Better Future
A new documentary on food, climate change and agriculture, highlights the wretched state of the American food system, and how regenerative farming, plant-forward diets, healthier soil and increased education can ensure a safe, sustainable!-->…
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Deliciously Ella: After Years of Trolling, Ella Mills is Finally Happy (and Thriving) Now
Ever the darling of the UK's plant-based space – with a recipe book that sold faster than any other vegan cookbook ever – Ella Mills retreated from the limelight a few years ago. Her brand, Deliciously Ella, suffered setbacks from the!-->…
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Is This the World’s First Compostable, Plastic-Free Sportswear Range?
Exercise can be more sustainable now, thanks to Community Clothing's new Organic Athletic sportswear line, which is free from plastics and can decompose in your garden in as little as a week.
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Citizen Planet: 10 Things to Do for the Climate in 2024
If you're looking for a New Year's resolution, here are 10 things you can do in 2024 to curb your footprint and planetary impact and tackle climate change.
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Eco-Conscious Gen Alpha: 6 Vegan-Friendly Cookbooks for Kids Ideal for Veganuary
Veganuary is on the horizon – and if you're looking for ways to incorporate more plant-based food into your kids' diet, all the while honing their culinary interests and skills, here are six of the best vegan-friendly cookbooks for!-->…
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2023 Review: Green Queen’s Top 10 Future Food & Climate Stories of the Year
As we wrap up another year full of future food innovations and climate developments, here are Green Queen's 10 most-read non-alternative-protein stories for 2023, featuring lab-grown fruit, a Netflix documentary, beanless coffee and a!-->…
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Veganuary 2024: How to Go Vegan, and Stick to It
Ahead of its 11th year, the annual Veganuary campaign is expected to once again reach record participation – here are a few resources to help you go vegan in January 2024, and stick to the diet afterwards as well.
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New Year’s Eve Light Shows: Which is Greener, Drones or Fireworks?
As we approach the end of 2023, millions around the world are making plans to watch fireworks shows to celebrate the turn of the year. But with more and more people considering their impact on the planet, it's worth considering a greener!-->…
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12 Ways of Christmas: Holiday Rules for the Climate-Conscious
Christmas is one of the most joyful and wasteful days of the year – with lots of food and lots of waste producing stats that make for uncomfortable reading. Here's how you can have a more eco-conscious holiday this year.
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5 New Vegan Cookbooks That Would Make the Perfect Last-Minute Christmas Gift
Oops, you're too busy finishing off end-of-year work before the holidays, but you forgot to get a Christmas gift for the vegan or culinary enthusiast in your life – we've got your back though, with five plant-based cookbooks from 2023 that!-->…
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Beyond the Ethnic Aisle: 6 Vegan-Friendly US Brands Championing South Asian Culture
An increasing number of diaspora startups in the US are championing their South Asian heritage with offerings that pay homage to their culture while catering to a broad audience.
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Turkey vs Nut Roast: We Calculate The Climate Impact of Your Christmas Dinner
Nut Roast or Turkey with Trimmings? Which is better for the planet? To find out, Green Queen asked climate data intel startup Calyx to calculate the carbon footprint and Eco-Score of a traditional Christmas meal versus a vegan feast and!-->…
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Zero-Waste Christmas: 4 Gourmet Cocktails (& Mocktails) You Can Start Making Now
It's only Thanksgiving and we might be hitting a tipping point with Christmas content already, so this is probably three months too late – but in case you're like me and still planning your Christmas menu, here are a few cocktails (both!-->…
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The Best Home Composters to Cut Down on Food Waste & Lower Emissions
Food waste is a massive problem across the globe, and while governments need to step up their efforts, there are some things we as consumers can do to help the cause – here are some of the best home composters you can buy, alongside their!-->…
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Gin-gardium Leviosa: Celebs Shake Up Spirits Sector with Plant-Powered Liquor Brands
In a world packed with celebrity spirits, some are spotlighting sustainability with innovative plant-based alcohol offerings, from zero-waste to zero-ABV. Here are three of our just-launched faves.
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Plantasia Author Pamelia Chia: ‘Vegetables are Dynamic and Exciting – Them Being Vegan is Beside the Point’
As she gears up to release her second cookbook, Plantasia, Singapore-born chef and food writer Pamelia Chia tells Green Queen about why she hates the term 'meat substitute', why vegetables rule, and the three things you should always have!-->…
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