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Have you been wondering why palm oil keeps cropping up on ingredients lists and in the news? Here's the lowdown on what it is, its controversies and whether or not palm oil can be sustainable.

We’ve taken a look at some of the biggest trends and wins from 2020 that show that sustainable supermarket strategies are here to stay. 

Sustainable Supermarkets: Eco-Friendly Updates From 2020

An industry that is forever evolving, the world of fashion is also having to adapt to change in both societal attitudes and unpredictable movements. Here are our top sustainable fashion trends to watch out for in 2021.

Sustainable Fashion Trends To Watch Out For In 2021

The adoption of a zero-waste and mindful lifestyle has become more accepted in recent years, and is crucial to some individuals. But should this approach to life become standardised, for the health of our planet as well as ourselves? I chatted to London-based wellness blogger and yoga instructor Serena Lee as we take a deep dive into what these terms mean to her, and how we, as individuals, can make a positively-imperfect impact by loving more, and wasting less.

5 Ways to Reduce Your Waste: With Serena Lee

We believe the single most impactful decision an individual can make starts with putting plants on their plates. Read more about how we're encouraging positive changes this January with founder, JP.

Welcome To Our Table: A Note From JP This January

As far as grains go, it’s pretty easy to come across oats every day and not know much about them. We’ve taken a look into their environmental, nutritional and unexpected credentials and here are our findings.

Power Of Plants: 5 Ways Oats Will Change The World (or your day, at least)

We believe the single most impactful decision an individual can make starts with putting plants on their plates. Read more about how we're encouraging positive changes this January.

Plants For Our Planet: This January And Beyond

Of the widely accepted sustainable consumer habits, shopping local is right up there. It makes intuitive sense to keep money in the local community, diversifying our economy and knowing that the produce you buy there hasn’t travelled as far, and therefore caused as many emissions. Both very valid points and I’m not here to throw a spanner in the works or confuse anyone into inaction. I applaud anyone who is committed to shopping in this way, but there are a few caveats to consider when shopping for things like strawberries and tomatoes.

Ellie Unearths: Why Local Isn’t Always Better

Been searching for the latest great plant-based media to consume? Well, we’ve got the finest in vegan podcasts to pique your interest and make you laugh, think and most of all... very hungry. 

Informed Listening: Our Favourite Vegan Podcasts

Our Sustainability Partner shares her thoughts and tips

What Is Eco-Anxiety And How Can You Cope With It?

We asked around the allplants office for everyone’s must-read books on veganism. So if you’re looking to broaden your already well-read vegan horizons, or you’re starting to tread the water with learning about the food we traditionally eat, then this vegan reading list is your first stop towards all-round vegan knowledge. 

November is world vegan month, created to raise awareness of and celebrate veganism globally. We break down how plant-based lifestyles can significantly help the environment and how you can make small changes in your daily life that will make a massive difference to the planet.

World Vegan Month 2020: The Positive Environmental Impact of Plant-Based Diets

Here at Planted we love a life hack, especially if it’s sustainability focussed. So, when it comes to the possibilities of reusing, recycling or composting the everyday items we throw away, who could forget hacks involving tea bags?

The vegan movement is growing exponentially (in a great way) and more people across the world are discovering that choosing to eat a plant-rich diet can be a celebration of flavour, reincarnation for our taste buds, not to mention healthier and better for the planet. World Vegan Month is the month for everyone to show their support and take some time to think about how we can all live a more compassionate life by eating delicious and inventive food.

World Vegan Month 2020: Everything You Need To Know

With plant-based diets on the rise, we’re here to help you celebrate World Vegan Month this November; and today, we’re spotlighting the positive effect that our vegan choices have on animal welfare.

World Vegan Month 2020: Veganism And Animal Welfare

We know the pleasure of immersing ourselves into a new hobby or project, and how much better than feeling can be when the activity is a green one. 

The Best Eco-Friendly And Vegan Crafts To Immerse Yourself In

The ban on supplying plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds officially came into force in England on Thursday 1st October 2020. Find out what this means for you and the planet here. 

Plastic Bans In The UK: What You Need To Know

More and more people are reducing their consumption of meat and dairy, leading to the rise of ‘flexitarians’. But what exactly does this mean, and how is this way of eating beneficial to individuals and the planet?

What Is Flexitarianism, And Is It For Me?

With lots of firework displays planned soon, our Procurement and Sustainability Partner, Ellie, has some top tips to make your Bonfire Night greener.

Remember, Remember… These Tips To Have An Eco-Friendly Bonfire Night

With well over a third of our textiles made from cotton, how can we make this popular choice as sustainable as possible?

Here we've taken a look at the link between nature and mental health, and tips for bringing the outdoors in.

Mental Health Matters: Reconnecting With Nature

Christmas is the time for family and friends, merriment and indulgence – there’s no need to stop getting your fill of Bailey’s or vegan stuffing, but maybe it is time to think about how much we’re wasting and what we can do about it.

How To Reduce Food Waste At Christmas And Beyond

We love to spotlight sustainability positive initiatives here at Planted, and today we’re focusing on creative and eco-friendly ‘unpaper’ towels.

One of the biggest questions around making your celebrations more planet-kind is around pumpkins – to carve or not to carve?

Green Halloween: Should We Ditch Pumpkins?

There is plenty of confusion about whether Christmas trees can be sustainable, and which type is the most environmentally friendly — so here are your questions, answered.

Sustainable Christmas Trees And How To Find Them

Plant propagation is a fun way to exercise your green thumb and not spend a fortune on new house plants. 

How Do I Propagate My Own Plants At Home? 

This is a very special time of year for so many of us in the UK and beyond, so we’ve put together a quick guide of the easiest and most effective ways to have a greener Christmas. Because great celebrations shouldn’t impact our wonderful planet.

9 Ways To Help You Have An Eco-Friendly Christmas

Here’s our ultimate beginner’s guide on how to shop plastic-free in the UK – where to shop, what to take with you when out and about, and what you can make yourself.

London’s restaurant scene is set to cater to almost any dietary requirement, food preference and culture, but what about restaurants that place fresh seasonal vegetables, locally sourced produce and zero food waste at the forefront of their ethos and practices?

London’s Most Sustainable Vegan..ish Restaurants

For many children (and big kids) in the West, chocolate represents a pleasurable treat. Unfortunately for some children in West Africa, the chocolate industry is far darker. 

Slavery And Chocolate: Making The Link And Making Informed Choices

100 billion period products are thrown away around the world each year, so here are some of the ways to make your periods more environmentally friendly (and maybe more comfortable, too!).

7 Ways To Make Your Period More Sustainable

Having a sustainable BBQ might start with picking a tasty veggie burger, but extends to the way we cook and how we source what we’re going to eat.

We freeze the food we buy for so many different reasons, from locking in the nutrients of fresh produce to making things like a loaf of bread last longer. Not to mention the pure ease and convenience that frozen meals can offer.

Partnering with local communities to encourage sustainable tree planting benefits the environment but also makes a huge difference to people and their communities too

Can planting more trees empower communities and save the planet?

Welcome to your weekly dose of the best vegan stories from across the globe. Aka, your ultimate feel-good foodie news.

Your Vegan Weekly News Roundup – 7.8.20

Recyclable packaging will go to land-fill if more than 5% of it is stained with food or other organic materials. Read about our recommendations for how to recycle effectively. 

Here’s a closer look at the factors which mean that joining the plantribe can help the environment.

Plates For The Planet – How Can Veganism Help The Environment? 

A tech-centric approach to sustainability and carbon emissions undermines the value in readily available, relatively cheap and extremely high impact nature-based solutions.

Why Tech Alone Won’t Change The Climate Crisis

One positive of lockdown is the free time we've had to read the books that have been gathering dust on our shelves for years. Because as well as beating the boredom, it's a great way to explore the earth around us and our impact, without even leaving the sofa.

Must-Read Books About The Environment and Climate Change

What we eat is the aspect of life providing us with the most significant opportunity to make a difference in our journey towards a more sustainable world. 

Plates For The Planet – How Does What We Eat Affect The Environment?

In this series, we chatted to a bunch of our vegan friends from all different walks of life to find out what they eat in a typical day, and beyond. Read about Max, the Zero-Waste Chef. 

Food Diaries: Max La Manna, the Zero-Waste Chef

Our glass Treats and Breakfasts jars are recyclable but there are plenty of ways you can upcycle them instead. We’ve got seven ideas to inspire you.

Looking for free craft activities you can do at home with your kids? Look no further. This cheap craft offers hours of entertainment, we’re still playing it in our coffee breaks. So grab yours, and we’ll show you how to turn your allplants box into a DIY arcade game for kids. 

Upcycle Your allplants Box Into This Arcade Game For Kids

Plant-based milk alternatives are on the up, but what’s the difference between them? We take a look at which non-dairy milk is best for the environment, and your body. 

Milking it? The lowdown on plant-based milk  

It might feel like January was a million years ago; it’s practically Christmas now. But for thousands of people across the world, certain habits from the first month of 2020 are still going strong...

Veganuary for your Health, the Planet, Animals...Forever?

We’ve put together some tips for making ‘little leaps’ that will have a big impact.

We think not. In fact, we think the statistics around soy are compelling arguments to eat more plants. Here’s why.

It's estimated that 30% of all food produced globally is wasted. Here's why reducing our food waste is important, and how we can all do our bit.

Not sure what you can do in the face of the climate emergency? Here are some little adjustments that can make a real difference.

ENVIRONMENT

What’s The Deal With Palm Oil?

Sustainable Supermarkets: Eco-Friendly Updates From 2020

Sustainable Fashion Trends To Watch Out For In 2021

5 Ways to Reduce Your Waste: With Serena Lee

Welcome To Our Table: A Note From JP This January

Power Of Plants: 5 Ways Oats Will Change The World (or your day, at least)

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