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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

My thoughts, opinions, and personal essays on travel, being vegan, green living, smart tech, and blogging as a mixed race Black and Indian woman.

Category: Opinion

Posted on 22 Oct 20194 Nov 2019
Is Camel Riding Ethical? | Sustainable Travel in Egypt

Animal Activism, Blog, Destinations, Middle East, Opinion, Sustainable Tourism

Is Camel Riding Ethical? | Sustainable Travel in Egypt

Is camel riding ethical? In Egypt I witnessed cruel working conditions for camels, horses and donkeys. Here are my thoughts. 

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Posted on 16 Sep 201917 Sep 2019
Self-Driving Electric Cars Don’t Exist | It Can Wait Pledge

Blog, Opinion, Smart Tech

Self-Driving Electric Cars Don’t Exist | It Can Wait Pledge

Distracted driving is outdated. Whatever it is, it can wait. Here are 5 ways to prevent distractions from happening!  

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Posted on 10 Sep 20175 Jan 2019
Tiger Escape in Atlanta – The REAL Issue Nobody is Talking About

Blog, Opinion, Sustainable Tourism, Vegan Lifestyle

Tiger Escape in Atlanta – The REAL Issue Nobody is Talking About

For the past few days or so, my Facebook timeline has been flooded with news about the tiger that had been roaming the streets of Atlanta. Many seemed bewildered for the most part. C’mon, is it really that shocking? Let me explain. FIRST, WHAT HAPPENED? The Bengal tiger wandering around Atlanta was named Suzy and

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Posted on 13 Jul 201724 Nov 2018
Is 1st Class Worth the Money On a Short Flight?

Blog, Opinion

Is 1st Class Worth the Money On a Short Flight?

Let’s talk about irony. I’m the quintessential travel addict who eats, sleeps, and breathes globetrotting. Yet my husband Karl, who is more content in his man cave, is the one who always gets us upgraded to 1st class for free when I do happen to convince him to travel with me somewhere. HOW SWAY? It’s

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Posted on 30 Apr 20177 Jan 2019
The Middle East is a Scary Place? | Layover in Doha, Qatar

Asia, Blog, Destinations, Hotels, Middle East, Opinion

The Middle East is a Scary Place? | Layover in Doha, Qatar

When I was looking up flights to India, without hesitation, I chose whatever was the most convenient to my schedule. In this instance, Qatar Airlines was the best choice since it meant I’d only have to deal with one stop in Doha, Qatar. I booked my flight without batting an eyelash. I realized later though

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