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I'm a mom and my milk is for my baby. A cow is a m I'm a mom and my milk is for my baby. A cow is a mom and her milk is for her baby. As a new mother, it hurts on a whole other level when I think about how often animal mothers are robbed of their motherhood for our appetites. Mama cows spend their entire lives being constantly impregnated and having their babies taken away in order to keep producing milk. They are either forced to procreate with a bull or brutally artificially inseminated. Either way, it's always against their will. There's a word for that kind of violation. It begins with the letter "r" and we all know what is. Please read EVERY word on every slide because @iyeloveslife tells no lies. And this truth hurts. 🥺🐮💔
✨ #unpopularopinions ✨ It literally hurts my s ✨ #unpopularopinions ✨ It literally hurts my soul when I see POC going so hard for meat + dairy, the same industry that profits tremendously off of us having a lower quality of life. Good news is Black Americans are the fastest growing demographic for going vegan, and I love to see it. I want to see more of us rejecting industries that don't give AF about our health, the environment, or animals.
My little Beyond Burger. It took me twice as long My little Beyond Burger. It took me twice as long to take the photo than it did to DIY the costume 💀 PS. And in case you're wondering, no we didn't name our son Beyond after @beyondmeat. Just a coincidence 🌱 Happy Vegan Halloween y'all!
This mom is raising her son to be conscious of how This mom is raising her son to be conscious of how his actions impact the world he has to grow up in. One of the easiest first steps towards sustainability you can make as a family is to #CancelBottledWater in your home and switch to reusable water bottles like @britausa (#ad). Plastic water bottles are a threat to everyone: 1. THE ENVIRONMENT - Over 60% of plastic bottles end up in landfills and oceans and they take 450 years to decompose. 2. ANIMALS - Over 1 million marine animals die each year from plastic waste. 3. PEOPLE - Plastic pollution is an environmental injustice to marginalized communities. My baby boy Beyond and I go on walks every day. Sometimes we see plastic bottled water waste by our local lake, which can affect the wildlife in the area. Thankfully we live in a community that does a pretty good job of keeping our neighborhood clean—but not everyone can say the same. Not all cities equally take care of their people and local environment. That’s why I was happy to see Brita's pledge to deliver clean water to 1 million households in need by 2030, removing their reliance on single-use plastic. Still drinking bottled water? You might be creating 8x more plastic waste than a Brita user! I have Brita’s filtering water bottle that I can take with me anywhere. It filters tap water so I can even use it when I’m traveling vs. having to buy bottled water when I’m on the go. And if you’re at home, you can replace your cases of single-use plastic water bottles with one Brita pitcher or filter faucet system. All Brita filters cut chlorine taste and odor and reduce other contaminants. Will you commit your family to ditching single-use plastic water bottles? If not, what’s your biggest struggle with switching? Let’s talk about it!
Save this for when you’re grocery shopping! Afte Save this for when you’re grocery shopping! After spillin the 'green' tea on why some sugar isn't vegan - I’m following up with a vegan sugar cheat sheet you can quickly reference when needed. If you missed my sugar reel, go back and watch for additional info. 7 Refined Sugar Alternatives that are Vegan: 1. COCONUT SUGAR - made from the blossom of the the coconut palm flower by extracting the sap from the small clusters of buds and boiled to produce a crystalized sugar. 2. BEET SUGAR - derived from the sugar beet plant and is made using a process that involves thinly slicing sugar beets to extract the natural sugar juice. 3. RAW CANE SUGAR - the less processed version of cane sugar, which is made from crystalized sugar from the sugarcane plant that has not been refined and (which means no bone char like I mentioned in my reel). 4. STEVIA - made from REB-A, a glycoside extracted from the stevia leaf that is 200 times sweeter than sugar. 5. MAPLE SYRUP - made by collecting the sap of maple trees and boiling it down to a sugary reduction. Also, maple ranks lower on the glycemic index than white sugar. 6. DATE SYRUP - minimally processed and made when dried dates are chopped, boiled, pureed and strained to create a deep and flavorful syrup. 7. MOLASSES - comes from crushed sugar cane or beets and is a by-product of the sugar-making process. My faves are coconut sugar and maple syrup. What's your favorite sweetener?
Did you know one of the top causes of world hunger Did you know one of the top causes of world hunger is the focus on the production of animal-based foods? For #WorldFoodDay, I want to highlight that little known fact. It sounds odd, but it’s a misconception that animal agriculture is a necessary evil to feed the population. The main reason it fuels world hunger is because of the extensive amount of resources it takes to farm animals. Meat production fuels everything from land use changes and deforestation to water depletion and pollution. None of which is kind to humans, animals, or the planet. Next time you want to impress your friends with a fun fact, let ‘em know how the transition to plant-based food systems worldwide could help bring an end to global hunger in a much more efficient and cruelty-free way!
Cattle ranching has fueled up to 91% of deforestat Cattle ranching has fueled up to 91% of deforestation since 1970 (source: @WorldBank). Also ironically, even though one of the main crops growing in the rainforest is soybeans, a plant-based food, the majority of those soybeans aren't even grown to feed humans - it's produced to feed the animals raised for farming. Veganism is intersectional in so many ways. Some think it's only about health. Some think it's only about animals. Not everyone understands it's also directly tied to the environment (and other social justice issues). There is so much to share on this topic, but today I'm keeping it brief for those who are new to learning about the environmental impacts of the animal agriculture industry. ❗The Assignment: A week ago, @guardian published an article about how the Amazon rainforest is losing 200,000 acres a day and soon it will be too late. Read it if you have time today 🍵 What's one fact you learned about the link between animal agriculture and sustainability that shocked you?
In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. For years In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. For years he got credit for discovering America, when credit wasn't due. This colonizer should really be credited for staging a horrifyingly violent coup. So now we pay homage to the real ones who were already here. Indigenous Peoples, We Celebrate YOU. Signed, Not A Poet But I Tried 📃 Here is a list of just *some* of Christopher Columbus's crimes: 1. Columbus documented in his own journal how he kidnapped a Carib woman to "take his pleasure with her." 2. He allowed a crew member to publicly cut off a native's ears to shock others into submission. 3. He enslaved thousands. 4. Forced natives to collect gold for him or be killed. 5. Terrorized over 50,000 natives to the point they took their own lives to avoid being captured. This is who America spent years uplifting as a hero, rather than ackowledging him for the tyrant he was. It's time to update the history books. *I post this little history lesson every year. Share with others who might not be aware of it! How much of this info did you already know?
After spillin the 'green' tea on why fabric soften After spillin the 'green' tea on why fabric softener (both liquid + dryer sheets) isn't vegan and how it's toxic to our health and planet - y'all had some great questions! If you missed my fabric softener reel, go back and read the caption, because there's good info in there about the most common chemicals that threaten our bodies + the animal parts that are used. Here are some tips to help you detoxify your laundry routine: 1. Replace dryer sheets with vegan dryer balls (made from bamboo/hemp). Please avoid wool dryer balls 🙏🏽 On top of it not being vegan for exploiting sheep, it's also bad for the environment because the wool industry is a huge contributor to climate change and pollution. 2. Replace liquid fabric softener by adding half a cup of white distilled vinegar during a load's rinse cycle. It has a low pH, which makes it amazing for fighting stubborn residues, odors, and other build up. And yes it will soften your laundry! 3. Static is caused by over drying. When no moisture is left, this invites static electricity. Allow clothes to dry only until they're not wet anymore. At the end of the day, fabric softener is a giant waste of your coins y'all. Do your wallet, health, the planet and animals a favor and ditch that ish! 💁🏽‍♀️
Support and share these sustainable and vegan Lati Support and share these sustainable and vegan Latina-owned beauty + body care brands, not just for Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month, but now and forever 💋💚 Brands in post: @bombacurls, @axiology_beauty, @myceremonia, @bubblymoonnaturals, @nopalera.co
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Ashley Renne

Live an adventurously green life

Africa is giant continent and every country within it is incredibly different. There’s more to see than just popular places like Morocco or South Africa, so don’t be shy! I encourage you to explore the abundance of culture and natural beauty this continent has to offer.

Category: Africa

Posted on 7 Nov 201823 Jan 2019
7 Things to Do in Mauritius | Eco Adventure Travel Guide

Africa, Blog, Destinations, Sustainable Tourism, Travel Guides

7 Things to Do in Mauritius | Eco Adventure Travel Guide

I remember the first time Mauritius fell onto my radar. It was by way of Instagram of course – my number 1 source for travel inspiration. My jaw dropped as my eyes scanned the ethereal azure waters and volcanic mountain backdrop – it looked like a hidden paradise only found in fantasy films. It actually

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Posted on 18 Jul 20175 Jan 2019
South Africa’s Cape Winelands Will Take Your Breath Away

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South Africa’s Cape Winelands Will Take Your Breath Away

The most common response I’ve gotten from people when telling them about my tipsy adventures in the Cape Winelands is “South Africa has vineyards?” Not only does South Africa have vineyards, but they are some of the most stunning I’ve ever seen—and the wine is pretty amazing (not that I’m an expert or anything). Our

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Posted on 7 Jul 20177 Jan 2019
Sustainable Luxury Hotel Review: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

Africa, Blog, Destinations, Hotels, Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable Luxury Hotel Review: Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa

After spending the first few days of our Cape Town vacay in an Airbnb apartment in the Bellvue area, my friends and I went our separate ways. Jannae and Coribbia ventured off to do a 2-day safari, while I opted for some solo time. I was curious to see what luxury in Cape Town looked

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Posted on 16 Jun 20177 Jan 2019
How to Beat the Crowds at Table Mountain National Park

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How to Beat the Crowds at Table Mountain National Park

Visiting Table Mountain National Park is one of those things you just kinda have to do in Cape Town, South Africa. Is it crowded, yes. Is it touristy, yes. Is it worth it, hell yeah! Sure you could get there, see that line, and have second thoughts like we did. But, a little knowledge beforehand

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Posted on 30 May 20177 Jan 2019
6 Things to do Along South Africa’s Cape Peninsula

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6 Things to do Along South Africa’s Cape Peninsula

Rarely do I ever do tours when I travel, but my friends and I have done quite a few in South Africa and we’ve loved each one. Jannae and Coribbia signed us up for the Baz Bus 1 Day Cape Peninsula Tour and let me tell you—we managed to experience a whole lot of sightseeing

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Posted on 19 May 20177 Jan 2019
Best Coffee in the World is in South Africa | Video

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Best Coffee in the World is in South Africa | Video

Are you a coffee lover? I’m not. Yes, you read correctly. I hate coffee. So why am I writing about the best coffee on the planet? Because I care about you and you probably care about coffee (judging by all the passionate coffee comments on my YouTube video). If you’ve been keeping up with my adventures

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