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Vegan Myth Buster: "We're Destroying The Rainforest To Make Tofu"

Today’s myth that needs busting is that We’re Destroying The Rainforest To Make Tofu.

Today’s myth that needs busting is that We’re Destroying The Rainforest To Make Tofu.

Vegan Myth Buster: "We're Destroying The Rainforest To Make Tofu"

Watch it here or on YouTube!

What myth should I bust next?

Until next time,

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Obama Says "Drop Meat To Fight Climate Change" #LastWeekInVegan

Obama seems to have changed his tune now that he's no longer the US President.  Get the scoop on this week's vegan news on Last Week In Vegan!

Obama Says "Drop Meat To Fight Climate Change" #LastWeekInVegan

Watch the video here or on YouTube.

Today's stories:

Obama Says Drop Meat to Fight Climate Change
http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=9472&catId=1

Café Sues Starbucks for Stealing Vegan Unicorn Latte
http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=9479&catId=1

France Bans Breeding of Captive Dolphins and Orcas
http://vegnews.com/articles/page.do?pageId=9460&catId=1

All Charges Dropped Against Animal Activist Who Gave Slaughterhouse-Bound Pigs Water!
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/news/activist-not-charged-for-giving-pigs-water/

+ Bite Size Vegan’s video on Anita Krajnc:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DD-OmpfVAM&t=3s

Canadian Military is Not Innocent
https://www.animalalliance.ca/campaigns/other-campaigns/military-trauma-training/
http://o.canada.com/news/military-uses-thousands-of-live-animals-every-year-for-training-testing

Explanation of Live Animal Military Training in the US:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Atg4ojlJLs

Update on Live Animal Military Training in the US:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZAyH-D6m0I&t=41s

Did I miss any important stories this week?  Let me know in the comments!

Until next time,

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Is Veganism For The Privileged? with Margaret of ModVegan

I have recently had the absolute pleasure to meet and spend time with Margaret, the woman behind ModVegan here on YouTube!  We spent hours talking about veganism, minimalism, zero waste, and so much more.  Seeing as we both thoroughly enjoy each other's videos, we thought our lovely viewers and subscribers might be interested in getting to hear a snippet of those conversations and discover a new vegan channel that's right up their alley!

I have recently had the absolute pleasure to meet and spend time with Margaret, the woman behind ModVegan here on YouTube!  We spent hours talking about veganism, minimalism, zero waste, and so much more.  Seeing as we both thoroughly enjoy each other's videos, we thought our lovely viewers and subscribers might be interested in getting to hear a snippet of those conversations and discover a new vegan channel that's right up their alley!

Is Veganism For The Privileged? with Margaret of ModVegan

Watch the video here or on YouTube.

Don't forget to go watch part 2 of this video on Margaret's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtM_46_oiXw

What do you think about this topic?  Is veganism for the privileged?  Let me know in the comments below!

Until next time,

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Mini Sustainable Fashion Haul

I keep getting requests for more content focused on fashion, style and sustainability so I hope you enjoy this little slow fashion haul!

I visited Field Study on 4th St SW in Calgary, Alberta and picked up a few things I wanted to share with you all.

Let's jump into it!

I keep getting requests for more content focused on fashion, style and sustainability so I hope you enjoy this little slow fashion haul!

I visited Field Study on 4th St SW in Calgary, Alberta and picked up a few things I wanted to share with you all.

Let's jump into it!

Mini Sustainable Fashion Haul from Field Study in Calgary, Alberta // Plant Based Bride

Watch the video here or on YouTube!


Check out the shop's website here: http://www.fieldstudyshop.com/

First I picked up a little pin with a big message: The Future Is Female

Next I replaced a bralette that was on its last legs with a triangle bamboo bralette from Base Range: http://www.baserange.net/product/triangle-bra-bamboo/

And lastly, I picked up the Last Days Slouch Cardigan from KowTow: https://www.kowtowclothing.com/products/last-days-slouch-cardigan?colour=black

What are your favourite slow fashion brands?  Let me know in the comments!

Until next time,

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