To kick off the monthlong celebration that is Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15), we’re highlighting some remarkable vegan influencers who are using their platforms to educate and inspire. These individuals are not only embracing their cultural roots but also showing the world how traditional Latino dishes can be easily prepared without ingredients that harm animals.
Here are our top 10 influencers to follow this Hispanic Heritage Month:
When you go vegan, you help spare nearly 200 animals per year. You also reduce your carbon footprint and pave the way for a healthier lifestyle. Follow these Latino influencers for inspiration, and order a free vegan starter kit filled with tips and recipes:
After learning that students at Baylor University submitted complaints regarding mice and rats at an off-campus apartment complex, Park Place Waco, PETA is doing what the property management apparently won’t: offering humane solutions.
One student alleged that the management placed glue traps in his apartment. Glue traps are extremely cruel devices that slowly kill sensitive rats and mice.
In a bid to encourage building managers to offer effective, nonlethal methods of dealing with “unwanted houseguests,” PETA is planning to place an ad near Park Place Waco as a reminder that rats and mice deserve respect and compassion. We’re also offering cruelty-free tips to students so that they can humanely remove unwanted animals from their homes and relocate them to safe areas.
Why You Should NEVER Use Glue Traps
Animals caught in glue traps desperately struggle to escape, which causes them to become even more helplessly stuck. The glue often rips off their fur, feathers, or skin. Some animals even chew off their own limbs in an attempt to free themselves. It can take days for trapped animals to die from exhaustion, injury, shock, dehydration, asphyxiation, starvation, or blood loss—an undeniably cruel fate for anyone to endure. Those who survive may be crushed to death in the garbage, which is where manufacturers of glue traps direct consumers to “dispose” of them.
In addition to being cruel, lethal traps and poisons are not long-term solutions for removing mice or rats from your home. When rodents are killed, the survivors breed faster, which causes an increase in the population. And the devices fail to address the source of the problem: If holes aren’t plugged up and attractants aren’t removed, more animals will move in to take the place of those who have been killed.
You may not want rats and mice in your home, but they still deserve your empathy. Here are some humane methods for rodent control:
Contain food in chew-proof containers, made of metal or glass, and keep garbage tightly lidded, even indoors. Keep surfaces, floors, and cabinets free of crumbs and spills. Consider moving some foods from the cupboard to the refrigerator.
Feed companion animals indoors, and then pick up their dishes when they have finished eating.
Trim back vegetation around buildings, and seal any holes larger than a quarter inch in diameter, cracks in the walls and floors, and spaces around doors, windows, and plumbing.
Monitor rodent activity by using a flashlight to identify entry points and frequented areas. Look specifically for droppings, chewed areas, nests, and stored/cached food. Placing ammonia-soaked rags in areas where indications of animals or droppings are seen will drive them out.
Rats and other small animals cannot tolerate the scent or taste of pepper. Make a mixture of salad oil, horseradish, garlic, and plenty of cayenne pepper. Let this mixture sit for four days, strain it into a spray bottle, and spray it in frequented areas. It won’t harm curious animals, but it will drive them away. Mothballs and peppermint oil–soaked cotton balls are also great rodent repellents.
Once animals are gone, use foam sealant, steel wool, hardware cloth, or metal flashing to seal entry points.
After rodent-proofing the building, live-trap and remove any rats or mice still inside. Use a commercially available, cruelty-free Havahart trap or make your own. You can find humane, reusable Smart Mousetraps in our online catalog at PETA.com.
Check the trap hourly, and release any captured rodents within 100 yards—so as not to disorient them—of where they were caught.
Show Compassion to Rats and Mice
Rats and mice are smart and family-oriented, and they can recognize their names when they’re called. They deserve to be treated with compassion and respect—not killed and discarded. Show empathy to them by never using glue traps or poisons and by always choosing humane methods of rodent control.
You can also help by telling companies like Lowe’s and The Home Depot to stop selling cruel glue traps:
With every meal we eat, we’re making a choice to either help or hurt our fellow animals. When you eat meat, eggs, or cheese, do you stop to think about who suffers the consequences? To urge everyone to really see the individuals who suffer for meat, eggs, dairy, and other cruelly obtained foods, PETA’s taking over the Midwest with our thought-provoking “Eat Consciously” campaign.
In five Midwestern cities, we’ve strategically placed “See Me, Not Meat” ads on billboards where they’ll most effectively encourage diners to choose compassion.
To encourage Canton, Ohio, residents to show empathy to cows, we placed a billboard of a cow near Kraus’ Pizza—one of Ohio’s staple pizza chains—as well as Wendy’s and Jersey Mike’s Subs locations. Cows are gentle giants who develop friendships and mourn the deaths of loved ones.
We also placed a billboard of a chicken in Akron, Ohio, near the city’s DeVitis Fine Italian Foods. Chickens are among the most abused animals on the planet, and our billboard reminds passersby that they, like all our fellow animals, are sentient beings who suffer when humans kill them for their flesh.
In Indianapolis, we placed two billboards featuring a cow—one near Arby’s and Domino’s locations and another near Sunshine Breakfast House & Grill and Famous Steak & Lemonade.
Every year in the U.S., more than 29 million cows suffer and die in the meat and dairy industries, in which animals are branded and castrated and cows’ horns are burned out of their skulls—often without any pain relief. At slaughterhouses, workers shoot them in the head with captive-bolt guns, hang them up by one leg, and cut their throats—often while they’re still conscious.
Our billboards in Kansas City, Kansas—the “barbecue capital of the world”—challenged diners to recognize that pigs are intelligent and emotional beings, not entrées. We placed one billboard near the city’s American Royal World Series of Barbecue.
And we placed another on the highway near two of Kansas City’s major food manufacturing plants, Conagra Foods and Tyson’s Hillshire Brands.
In Omaha, Nebraska, we placed a billboard of a cow near Red Lobster and Dairy Queen locations. We also put up a billboard near Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh and a Popeyes location.
What You Can Do
Eat consciously! Always leave animals off your plate and your shopping list, and go vegan:
Shrimpin’ ain’t easy on these sensitive animals or the ocean. But vegan shrimp is delicious, environmentally sustainable, and animal-free.
While shrimp look different from humans, we’re alike in the ways that matter most. Studies have shown that crustaceans have central nervous systems that enable them to feel pain and emotional stress. Shrimp are social beings who use sound or polarized light to communicate. And with more than 2,500 species of shrimp out there, we’ve only scratched the surface of the behavioral characteristics of these fascinating animals. (But we do know that eating shrimp means you’re also consuming the unappetizing parasites that make up their diet.) Meanwhile, the methods used to catch shrimp are taking a toll on other aquatic beings, including dolphins. Nets don’t discriminate.
There’s no need to eat shrimp when you can catch these tasty vegan options online or in grocery stores across the country today. Here are just a few of our favorites.
Ride the wave of sustainably sourced plant-based seafood. This woman-powered brand produces two mouthwatering varieties of vegan shrimp: crispy and “raw.”
These vegan shrimp are sourced from the highest-quality ingredients. They’ll have your mouth watering—and thankfully, be ready in less than seven minutes.
The May Wah line of products also includes vegan shrimp balls, vegan red spot prawns, and a host of other delectable items, proving that compassionate eating doesn’t require sacrificing taste.
Whether you’re looking for vegan bacon or nondairy ice cream, we’ve got the inside information on all the best vegan brands and products. So grab your grocery list, stroll down the aisles of your local supermarket or health-food store, and add tasty vegan items to your shopping cart instead of animals’ body parts.
A “Slotherhouse Rules!” Award from PETA is on its way to the creatives behind the new horror-comedy film Slotherhouse, recognizing writers Bradley Fowler and Cady Lanigan and director Matthew Goodhue for using puppetry instead of a real sloth and for sharing a powerful anti-poaching message with viewers.
The campy slasher film tells the story of Alpha, a sloth who rightfully exacts revenge after she’s snatched from her home and forced to live as a sorority mascot in order to draw attention on social media. Spoiler alert! The few who survive her maniacal killing spree learn their lesson: By the film’s end, the sorority sisters form an activist group called “FETCH” (For Ethical Treatment, Care, and Humanity) to discourage owning exotic animals.
“Slotherhouse is more than funny—it’s an opportunity to side with the frustrated animals who are taken from their habitats and exploited for clout and entertainment. PETA is delighted to honor the film’s creatives for driving home their anti-poaching message by using impressive puppets instead of suffering captive wild animals. Bravo!”
—Lisa Lange, PETA Senior Vice President
Using wild animals such as bears, snakes, big cats, monkeys, sloths, wolves, and elephants for entertainment is inherently cruel, and there is never a situation in which it’s acceptable to use them in a movie or on a TV show. PETA’s undercover investigations as well as law-enforcement probes into animal suppliers for the film and TV industries have documented that animals are whipped and kept in deplorable conditions.
While many filmmakers and TV producers understand that animals aren’t ours to exploit for entertainment, some still need to be persuaded—and that’s where viewers come in. By avoiding movies and shows that use live wild animals, the public can send a powerful message to Hollywood that profits won’t come without principles and that we expect producers to keep animals out of their projects.
If you see animals being used for film or television productions, be sure to report it at PETA.org/Report or call the whistleblower hotline at 323-210-2233.
Let’s dive fork first into the “girl dinner” trend. The idea behind it is to whip up a quick and easy meal that’s more like a spread of appetizers than a traditional hearty dinner. Picture no-fuss finger foods bursting with flavor—perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
But this trend deserves a compassionate makeover. Enter vegan “girl dinner”—the ultimate fusion of convenience, compassion, and tastiness. Some of these meals can have beautiful presentations, while others just involve putting together handfuls of things from the pantry. Vegetables in every color? “Girl dinner.” Beans on a taco shell? “Girl dinner.”
The ‘Why’ Behind Vegan ‘Girl Dinners’
Besides being delicious and easy, vegan “girl dinners” are a fantastic opportunity to reduce your carbon footprint. By some estimates, animal agriculture is responsible for more greenhouse gases than all the world’s transportation systems combined. Plus, raising animals for food requires massive amounts of land, food, energy, and water and causes animals immense suffering. By going vegan, you’ll be supporting sustainable farming practices and reducing the demand for animal-based ingredients.
We’ve compiled a list of ideas to inspire your own vegan “girl dinner.” But don’t let the name fool you—these meals are for anyone at any time.
Chickpea ‘Tuna’ Salad on Crackers
Get ready for a taste sensation with this Vegan Chickpea Tuna recipe. Try making a batch on your meal prep day to enjoy throughout the week.
Choosing chickpeas over tuna shows respects for intelligent animals and helps fight the environmental havoc caused by fishing. Plus, you’re safeguarding your health from heavy metals and food poisoning.
Get ready to create a Mediterranean masterpiece! Arrange a colorful array of olives, cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber slices, creamy hummus, vegan feta, and whole wheat pita on your plate. It’s like a mini vacation for your taste buds.
When you buy vegan feta, you’re being kind to sheep. These sensitive animals exploited for their milk endure pain, stress, and confinement. Farmers separate mothers and lambs shortly after birth. Sheep are slaughtered when they stop making them money.
Isn’t eating food on a stick more fun? Load up skewers with a vibrant array of your favorite raw vegetables. Try red onions, bell pepper slices, cucumber rounds, and even precooked marinated tofu cubes. There are tons of dips to try with these skewers.
When you choose to leave meat and cheese off your skewers, you’re helping animals. In the U.S., a staggering 99% of animals used for food endure life on cramped, dismal farms. Workers cram animals into cages, crates, and sheds, robbing them of the opportunity to engage in natural behavior and to satisfy their needs. Many animals never experience the warmth of the sun or fresh air until they’re packed on trucks destined for slaughterhouses.
Hummus Trio
On meal prep night, whip up a trio of creamy hummus flavors: classic, roasted red pepper, and spinach artichoke, and enjoy them all week long. Or even easier, purchase ready-made hummus from the store. Then, pair the hummus with veggie sticks and pita triangles for a dippable delight.
Avocado toast is one of the easiest things to make. If you’re feeling extra, take your avocado game to the next level by arranging slices in the shape of a rose on a slice of whole-grain toast. Sprinkle them with nutritional yeast, black sesame seeds, and a pinch of red pepper flakes for some extra flair.
Fill red cabbage cups with zesty quinoa salad featuring diced veggies, fresh herbs, and tangy vinaigrette. These adorable cups are as delightful to look at as they are to devour. This is another recipe that’s easy to make in advance and eat all week.
Feeling fancy? Check out our guide to creating a vegan charcuterie board in order to make an appetizing spread for “girl dinner” that will be perfect for sharing with friends.
Feeling less fancy? Here’s a list of foods to inspire you. By mixing and matching these vegan snacks, you’ll not only be satisfying your taste buds but also sparing the lives of countless animals—while ensuring that you’re getting plenty of vitamins and minerals. Let your imagination run wild—you might just stumble upon your next favorite flavor combination. Try a mix of the following animal-free foods:
Need more help going vegan? We’d love to send you our free vegan starter kit, and you can order one for a friend. And don’t forget to show #PETA your #VeganGirlDinner masterpieces. Let’s inspire people around the world to live with compassion. Happy eating!
NFL stadiums are upping their game when it comes to vegan eats, and we have the scoop on some of the most exciting menu items for the 2023 season. These top stadiums have been adding animal-friendly fare for compassionate football fans to enjoy while watching their favorite teams. Expanding options that are free of meat, eggs, and dairy is a real game-changer for countless animals, including loving pigs, intelligent chickens, and playful cows who are used by the meat, egg, and dairy industries.
So let’s kick off football season with 2023’s top five vegan-friendly NFL stadiums.*
Lumen Field (Seattle Seahawks)
Some of the options you can find at the Seahawks’ home field include the following:
You can also find other options that could be vegan—just confirm it at the concession stand and remove any nonvegan ingredients if possible. Try veganized versions of the following items:
Black bean tacos (order without cheese)
Tofu bánh mì (ask about mayonnaise)
Tofu noodle bowl (order without the marinated soy egg)
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Falcons)
Soar into vegan heaven at the home of the Falcons, where you can try these options and others:
Beyond vegan burger or sausage
Buffalo cauliflower wrap
Moe’s veggie burrito, veggie burrito bowl, or veggie nachos (order without cheese)
Vegan hot dog with baked beans and vegan cheese sauce
If you aren’t visiting one of these venues this season, don’t worry. Most stadiums around the country offer at least one vegan entrée, and many offer several. The San Francisco 49ers’ Levi’s Stadium offers a vegan hot dog and two kinds of vegan burgers. Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, home of the Rams and the Chargers, serves Beyond Meat sausages and vegan chicken nuggets, and the Minnesota Vikings’ U.S. Bank Stadium has a vegan sloppy joe.
And if you’re chowing down outside the stadium before or after the game, check out our guide on how to order vegan at chain restaurants.
*Note: Menu items and ingredients are subject to change. Always confirm that items are vegan when you’re at the concession stand.
Did your favorite team’s stadium miss the cut?
No need to feel down and out—there’s always next season. If you want to see a menu expanded, ask your hometown stadium for more vegan options. And if you’re watching the games from afar, check out our guides to football fare, vegan hot dogs, and vegan chicken wings.
Going vegan is the best thing you can do for animals, the planet, and your health. Order your free vegan starter kit to get started today:
It has been 10 years since PETA Latino was launched, and we have a lot to celebrate. Over the last decade, the group’s work to champion animal rights has included far-reaching social media campaigns, colorful demonstrations, partnerships with compassionate Latino celebrities, and much more. Let’s make a toast to PETA Latino’s 10-year anniversary by looking back at some tremendous moments throughout its history.
1. PETA Latino Helps End Monkey Experiments in Colombian Lab
After we reported that a decrepit laboratory in Colombia was confining monkeys to rusty cages amid their own waste and feeding them dog kibble, Colombian officials seized all 108 monkeys from the facility and ordered it to end its experiments. And following a major push by PETA Latino and its supporters, the National Institutes of Health ended its funding of this horrific laboratory.
2. Quintana Roo, Mexico, Leads the Way for Animal Rights
Following pressure from PETA Latino and Mexican animal rights group Animal Heroes, the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico—home of Cancún and Tulum—passed a law banning exhibitions of wildlife in public spaces—including cub-petting operations and other dangerous captive-animal displays. This move came after nearly 50,000 supporters signed PETA Latino’s petition and after actor Ariadne Díaz sent a letter to the president of the Quintana Roo Commission.
Quintana Roo also banned cockfighting, bullfighting, horse-drawn carriages, and other cruelty to animals in 2019 following extensive lobbying by Animal Heroes and local animal protection groups supported by PETA Latino.
3. Following Our Inspired Campaign, Plans to Free Lolita to a Coastal Sanctuary Were Set in Motion
After a relentless years-long campaign to free Lolita from the smallest orca tank on the planet—where she had been suffering for more than 50 years—the Miami Seaquarium announced plans to release her to a seaside sanctuary. This victory followed PETA Latino’s groundbreaking work for Lolita, which included mobilizing nearly half a million supporters to take action in her behalf, showing up to local government offices and raising hell, hitting the streets for passionate protests to demand that the marine park release her, and collaborating with celebrities such as Kate del Castillo and Alicia Machado to put her story front and center. The group’s extensive campaigns gained widespread attention on social media and received major exposure in news outlets. On August 18, 2023, Lolita died—just months before her return to native waters. Honor her memory by refusing to buy a ticket to any marine park and by continuing to call for the development of coastal sanctuaries.
4. Amid the War in Ukraine, PETA Latino Helps Mexican Citizens Return Home With Their Animal Companions
After reading in the news that the Mexican government wouldn’t include animal companions in its evacuation plans from Ukraine, PETA Latino sent a letter to Foreign Relations Secretary Marcelo Luis Ebrard Casaubón asking that it reconsider. Not long after the letter was published in several well-respected media outlets, the government announced that Mexican citizens could bring their animal companions with them.
5. Cancún Spay-a-Thon Clinics Help Sterilize More Than 2,800 Dogs and Cats
Since April 2021, PETA Latino has sponsored 11 spay/neuter clinics in the vicinity of Cancún, Mexico, to help combat the deadly companion-animal overpopulation crisis. During the latest event, PETA Latino helped to spay or neuter more than 600 dogs and cats, bringing the total number of animals who have been sterilized to more than 2,800—all at no cost to their guardians.
Attendees whose animals were sterilized received complimentary vegan meals, goodies, and vegan starter kits.
6. Vegan Nochebuena Giveaways Feed Communities Around the World
For several years, PETA Latino has hosted vegan Nochebuena giveaways ahead of Christmas Eve on the streets of major cities, such as Bogotá, Chicago, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Miami. Passersby enjoyed a gift of delicious vegan meat and were encouraged to choose animal-friendly options for their Nochebuena dinner table—and thousands of signatures from people pledging to go vegan were collected.
In Miami, PETA Latino members gave away free vegan hams and Cubanitos to encourage everyone to celebrate Nochebuena, the Christmas Eve holiday celebrated in the Latino community, with a cruelty-free feast.
7. Thousands Sign PETA Latino’s Petition for Dogs Confined to Roofs
PETA Latino’s campaign for dogs confined to rooftops has given community members guidance on what actions to take if they witness this scenario as well as information on the dangers of leaving dogs outside and how important it is for them to be taken inside and cared for as members of the family. Thousands have pledged never to leave their dogs outdoors.
8. PETA Latino’s Celebrity Campaigns Make an Impact
PETA Latino has worked with celebrities from across the Spanish-speaking world—including Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza, Ana Bárbara, Sherlyn, Kate del Castillo, Jesse & Joy, George Lopez, Miguel Bernardeau, Marco Antonio Regil, Alicia Machado, Penélope Cruz, Alfonso Herrera, Gaby Moreno, and Carla Morrison—to promote animal rights campaigns. These kind celebrities have attracted attention from the media and have had a major impact on animals’ lives by reaching thousands of their followers and teaching them about having empathy and compassion for all sentient beings.
Kate del Castillo has teamed up with PETA Latino to speak out against bullfighting, a campaign that was covered by major Spanish-language news outlets.
The Mexican-born actor also starred in a video to reveal never-before-seen footage of animals suffering at SeaWorld. In her touching video, Kate explained how orcas’ lives at the marine park are artificial—including how the small tanks they’re confined to for their entire lives can cause them to endure stress, frustration, and depression. Kate’s video was a huge success, amassing thousands of views online and receiving coverage from top news outlets.
Danny Trejo’s iconic public service announcement about the dangers of leaving dogs in hot cars was met with overwhelming support, receiving thousands of “likes” and lots of positive comments.
PETA Latino’s protests in the U.S. and Latin America have made headlines and inspired millions of supporters to take action. From sitting in bathtubs outside the Miami Seaquarium to urge the company to free Lolita from her prison …
… to taking over government buildings in Peru to end bloody bullfighting …
… to holding vigils for individuals who have died at SeaWorld to mark Día de los Muertos …
… PETA Latino’s protesters know how to turn heads.
At one of the busiest Forever 21 stores in Mexico City, actor Sofia Sisniega joined PETA Latino to protest the company’s use of wool, prompting many members of the media to witness the commotion.
Ahead of Nochebuena, PETA Latino took over Wynwood Walls in Miami with a provocative performance that featured a nearly nude protester lying on a giant plate to urge passersby to think twice about the millions of pigs who suffer when they’re killed and served as a holiday meal.
10. PETA Latino’s Social Media Posts Reach Millions
PETA Latino’s innovative social media campaigns have been massively successful. The animated short called “Someday”—which shows the life of a chicken used for food and features music by Morrissey—has garnered more than 25 million views.
The video “¡Gracias!—Un Viaje Animado a un Día de Fiesta en el Matadero,” which exposes how turkeys suffer when they’re slaughtered for Thanksgiving feasts, gained over 42 million views.
The video featuring actor Sherlyn, who spoke out against leaving dogs on rooftops, reached more than 5 million views.
Celebrate PETA Latino’s Anniversary by Helping It Continue Its Important Work for Animals
Ten years of advocating for our fellow animals is a huge milestone—and PETA Latino needs your help so that it can keep this vital work going. Follow PETA Latino on Facebook, X, TikTok, and Instagram and by joining the activist network:
Leave “exploiting oysters” off your summer bucket list. These bivalves are a vital part of their environment, and activities like pearl diving—in which divers take oysters from the ocean to crack them open for pearls—can disrupt the delicate balance of the ocean’s ecosystems. Like all our fellow animals, oysters deserve to exist peacefully.
What’s Wrong With Pearl Diving?
Bivalves such as oysters, clams, and mussels are a crucial component of the ocean’s health. As they suck in water to feed on bacteria and phytoplankton, they also ingest pollutants and other harmful chemicals and send the filtered water back into the sea. One oyster can filter 50 gallons of water a day. Cracking open an oyster to remove their pearl can kill them or cause them considerable stress. Much like turtles, oysters hide inside their tightly shut shells when they sense danger.
Oysters produce pearls as a way of protecting themselves from foreign substances. When an irritant—such as a parasite or a grain of sand—enters their shell, oysters secrete minerals that form a pearl over time. Removing it from an oyster leaves them vulnerable to the elements, increasing their chances of contracting a disease. It can also weaken them, rendering them defenseless to predators.
Why You Shouldn’t Support Pearl-Diving Shows
While most pearl diving occurs in oysters’ natural homes, SeaWorld’s pearl-diving shows turn the activity into a sad spectacle for visitors, who watch divers sink into a tank and gather oysters to crack open. Oysters’ pearls are an important part of their bodies’ defense mechanisms—not an object to be stolen and sold.
Let Bivalves Be Bivalves
Oysters and other bivalves deserve compassion and don’t exist for humans to eat, exploit, or crack open for decorative jewelry. It’s speciesist to kill them for their pearls or to eat them. You can help by never participating in pearl-diving attractions and by telling SeaWorld to stop exploiting other animals.
Not only is down a cruelly obtained material, it could also seriously harm your health. Workers often violently pluck feathers from intelligent, loving ducks and geese while they’re still alive or slit the birds’ throats—often when they’re improperly stunned and still conscious—before stuffing the feathers into down bedding, pillows, and jackets. These down-filled items can cause inflammatory reactions in humans that can lead to serious and lifelong health issues.
What Is Feather Duvet Lung Disease, and Why Is It Dangerous?
Feather duvet lung disease is a form of hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by repeated, long-term exposure to goose and duck feathers. Proteins in the feathers cause inflammation in lungs’ air sacs, leading to a variety of symptoms, including shortness of breath, coughing, chest pain, dizziness, runny nose, and eye irritation. Symptoms can develop in a matter of weeks or even up to five years after exposure, so the disease can be difficult to diagnose properly. If left untreated or misdiagnosed, the condition can lead to permanent lung damage.
How Can I Avoid Feather Duvet Lung Disease?
The best thing you can do to avoid developing this life-threatening disease is to choose down-free bedding. If you already have feather-filled bedding, you can easily swap it out for vegan options—and see your doctor if you think you might have feather duvet lung disease.
Thankfully, there are countless options on the market that are made from high-quality, animal-friendly materials. Our guides to vegan bedding, pillows, jackets, and sleeping bags will help you find the right product. Here are some picks to get you started on your search:
Make your home more animal-friendly by always choosing vegan decor, and learn more about how you can spare animals’ lives by ordering a vegan starter kit:
Let’s go, gamers! On September 10, PETA is calling on all gamers—from pros to noobs—to boost our Global Gaming for Animals Day (GGAD). The objective? To help our fellow animals.
For GGAD, we’re asking Twitch streamers to give PETA a 1-up by promoting animal rights. Gamers can help us raise funds for the important work that we do, such as shutting down laboratories that use and kill animals in cruel experiments and launching hard-hitting investigations into the meat, egg, dairy, and fishing industries.
PETA honored this game with our Proggy Award for the Most Animal-Friendly Game of 2008 for its strong pro-vegan theme. In the virtual fight between good and evil, characters powered by tofu rack up “purity” points, but those who eat meat become corrupted.
Fable II is available on Xbox 360.
Kitten Squad
In PETA’s own role-playing adventure game, players join a squad of animal abuser–fighting kittens in their quest to liberate animals from exploitation. The game’s purrtagonists take on a series of enthralling, action-packed missions, such as fighting evil robots in order to free orcas from a marine-park prison and whisking sheep away from the evil Sheep Puncher.
Kitten Squad is available on PS4, PC, and Mac as well as on IOS and Android devices.
Nintendogs
PETA named Nintendogs the Best Animal-Friendly Game in 2006 for teaching players valuable lessons about caring for companion dogs. While players feed, walk, and play with virtual dogs, they learn that companion animals require a lifetime commitment of love, care, and attention.
Adopting a dog on impulse or giving one as a gift can lead to disaster because many families may not be ready to commit to caring for an animal—and it fuels the companion-animal homelessness crisis. But thanks to games like Nintendogs, children can still play with puppies without taking on the responsibility of caring for a real-life companion.
Nintendogs is playable on Nintendo DS.
Sims 3
PETA gave Sims 3 our Most Animal-Friendly Game Award in 2009 for teaching players about the benefits of eating with compassion. In the game, characters who eat vegan foods—from tofu dogs to ratatouille—enjoy longer lives and age more slowly. If your Sim eats meat, they’ll get sick—much like many meat-eaters in real life.
Sims 3 is available on PS3, Xbox 360, Nintendo DS, and Wii.
Sonic the Hedgehog
This iconic franchise follows Sonic—a hedgehog who can run at supersonic speed—in his efforts to defeat Doctor Eggman, a mad scientist who turns animals into his evil sidekicks. While players zoom through treacherous landscapes to collect coins and fight off enemies, they’ll also thwart the experimenter’s wicked plans.
Sonic Origins, Sonic Frontiers, and Sonic Superstars can be played on Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Microsoft Windows.
Steer Madness
In this single-player video game, the player assumes the role of Bryce, a walking, talking cow who, after being freed from a slaughterhouse, is determined to turn everyone vegan and end the exploitation of animals. Throughout the game, the player embarks on several daring missions to save animals, conduct undercover investigations, raise funds to support activism, and more.
Steer Madness is available on PC and on mobile devices.
Stray
Stray follows the story of a stray cat who journeys through a post-apocalyptic landscape in order to find his way back to his family. The game broke records on Twitch, inspired countless fundraisers for animal shelters, and showed thousands of players that the “great outdoors” is a perilous place for cats. It was released to overwhelmingly pawsitive reviews, was honored as PlayStation Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2022 and won Best Indie at The Game Awards 2022.
PETA also gave the game’s creator our 2022 Company of the Year award for inspiring players to empathize with real stray cats. Around 70 million cats and dogs are homeless in the U.S. at any given time—and Stray drives home the message that companion animals need homes, families, and protection.
In this game, players act as geese who are trying to reclaim their village from invasive humans. The game gets many things right about geese: They’re intelligent, natural problem-solvers who simply want to live in peace. PETA even gave the creators a Hero to Geese Award for teaching players that geese are sentient, emotional beings with their own feelings and interests.
Untitled Goose Game is available on PC and Mac, Nintendo Switch, PS4, or Xbox One.
Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire
In this action-farming game, players take control of Voltaire—a rebellious vampire who abandons his taste for blood in favor of eating plant-based foods. Voltaire embarks on a whirlwind of exciting adventures to prove to his father—the infamously bloodthirsty vampire Dracula—that vampires can thrive on a no-kill diet.
Voltaire: The Vegan Vampire is available on Steam Deck and PC.
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This PETA Business Friend is based in Canada and ships to many countries around the world. It offers clothing and accessories for kids ages 3 months to 14 years.
These handcrafted shoes aren’t just stylish—they’re sustainable, too. Each pair is made with Desserto cactus leather instead of skin stolen from an animal.
Basics, beanies, and blankets never looked so good. This vegan kids’ clothes brand has a variety of products, including bedding for the crib and a monthly bow subscription.
If you’re looking for fun patterns, MAI is the place to go. This U.K.-based company makes clothes for newborns through age 8 as well as some matching options for adults.
The washable soft-soled shoes from this small business are handmade in Los Angeles and come in many sizes and patterns. You can even get a matching “mommy and me” pair in select varieties.
There’s no shortage of color from this company, which offers clothes in sizes from newborn to 14 years. It even has a selection for adults so the whole family can match.
Thanks to brands like these and many others around the world, it’s never been easier to shop for kids’ clothes made with compassion in mind. The PETA Shop also has a number of options for those who want to help spread a message of kindness. Choosing vegan products spares the lives of sensitive individuals and helps create a safer world for your kids. Industries such as the leather, wool, and down trades that exploit animals also destroy the planet with deforestation and pollution—but buying vegan can help stop this. So choose vegan in order to give your kids a better chance at living in a healthy and kind world while keeping them stylish.
A year after being freed from a dog-breeding hellhole, Mabel the beagle is living the life she always deserved.
She spent about seven years imprisoned in a laboratory-supplying breeding prison owned and operated by Envigo. After PETA’s undercover investigation exposed suffering, neglect, and miserable confinement at the facility, Mabel—along with nearly 4,000 other beagles—was finally liberated.
Like the dogs shown in the photo above, Mabel likely suffered in a steel cage, surrounded by the deafening cries of thousands of other beagles who were intensively confined at Envigo’s dog-breeding prison.
Mabel was one of the oldest beagles to survive the systemic neglect—and thanks to PETA’s shelter, her life looks very different now.
For Natalie, the PETA employee who adopted her, it was love at first sight. Nowadays, Mabel is nearly inseparable from her doting family, whether they’re going for a stroll…
…splashing around at the beach…
…or getting a bite to eat.
Mabel also enjoys lots of attention and one-on-one time at home.
She even accompanies Natalie to PETA’s headquarters—the Sam Simon Center in Norfolk, Virginia—where she’s showered with affection and healthy treats from other adoring employees.
Here’s Mabel at the PETA office again, cheering on our hardworking staff members as they help other individuals just like her:
In the safety of a loving home and community, she can now do the things dogs enjoy the most, like going on adventures, making new friends, and of course, getting into mischief.
Mabel is treated as every dog should be now that she gets the love, attention, and respect she always deserved.
Mabel’s Former Prison Has Closed Down—but You Can Help Other Dogs Like Her
While we celebrate Mabel’s one-year anniversary of freedom from a breeding operation—and the fact that no beagle will suffer there ever again—countless other animals are still confined to laboratory suppliers’ cages. They need your help.
Take action for 1,000 monkeys who were allegedly imported illegally to be used in experiments:
Upgrade your wardrobe with a cactus leather purse or a mushroom leather wallet from one of these animal-friendly brands. Fashion is always evolving, and with products from these innovative and kind designers, it’s easier than ever to make a statement without leaving a body count. Leather, wool, and exotic skins cause tremendous suffering and ecological damage, so we’re thrilled that these compassionate products are more widely available than ever. We owe it to animals and the planet to do better, and we can start with our wardrobes.
These PETA Business Friends are choosing cactus and other plant-based leather instead of animals skins.
O2 Monde offers an array of footwear in a variety of innovative plant-based leathers. Choose from pineapple (Piñatex) sneakers, cactus (Desserto) sandals, or even stilettos made from wine waste.
This brand offers bags and ballet flats made with Banbū, a bamboo-based alternative to animal skins. You can even customize car interiors with this animal-free material.
Add some cactus leather flair to your wardrobe with a hat, a bag, and shoes that all match from this animal-friendly brand. It even has dog collars so you and your companion can coordinate with each other.
Using recycled materials is a top priority for this sustainable fashion brand. There are plenty of options, but we like the sneakers made from wine waste and the apple leather bags.
There’s no shortage of plant-based leather options at this footwear company. Choose from apple, cactus, corn, grape, pineapple, or even orange leather.
Designed in London and handcrafted in Italy, these accessories are made from materials like cactus leather from PETA Business Friend Desserto as well as Piñatex and AppleSkin leather.
Sustainability is key for this vegan accessories brand. Its purses, bags, and wallets are available in multiple styles and made using corn-based leather.
Not only does this vegan company use cactus leather instead of animal skin, it also works with organizations to conserve, protect, and restore ecosystems.
Many brands offer plant-based, vegan leather options, and we can’t wait to see more join the movement. The leather industry kills animals and destroys the environment. Choose vegan materials—such as leather made from apples, cacti, mushrooms, pineapples, oranges, mangoes, and other plants—in order to make a difference for animals and the planet.
Tabitha Brown’s four Target collections have been massive hits, so if you missed your chance to nab some of these popular products, we have good news—some items from Brown’s third Target line, which featured vegan food products, will be coming back to stores next year!
Brown, who is a vegan TikTok sensation and was PETA’s 2020 Person of the Year, is known for her vibrant, upbeat personality. Her Target collections, which have included animal-friendly clothing, home decor, kitchenware, and vegan food products, reflect her values.
So what are some of the items that might make a comeback?
The original collection included a variety of products, from “meaty” burgers and flavorful vegan sausages to easy vegan side dishes and meals like chickpea chili and potato salad.
Brown also hinted that there would be some new products. If they’re anything like the items in the last collection, they should be affordable. We can’t wait to try them all!
Tabitha shows just how easy and delicious going vegan can be, which is what makes her videos so popular. Spare nearly 200 animals a year by making the transition yourself. Order your free vegan starter kit to kick-start your journey today:
Make the most of your summer with a bucket list that combines compassion and adventure. Activities like hiking and hosting a vegan cookout are great ways to advocate for animals while having an unforgettable summer.
Here are 10 animal-friendly ideas to add to your summer bucket list:
Camping is a classic summer bucket list idea. It’s easy to keep your camping trip compassionate with down-free sleeping bags and vegan s’mores. Dandies has delicious gelatin-free marshmallows that are the perfect size for s’mores. And be sure to grab a shirt from the PETA Shop to spread the message to your fellow campers.
Make sure your sunscreen and snacks are cruelty-free, too. Brush On Block offers a number of vegan sunscreen options for your outdoor summer activities.
Step up your activism and write a vegan message in the sand, or keep it simple by picking a tote or a cap that makes a statement.
5. Read a Book
Crack open a book about animals or animal rights and share it with friends and family. Check out the PETA Shop for some great books to add to your bucket list.
6. Go ‘Trash Fishing’
Don’t remove fish from their homes. Clean up their space instead by fishing for trash. Get a Trash Fishing Provisions Kit from the PETA Shop to get started.
Invite people over and introduce them to some of your favorite vegan foods. PETA’s Grillin’ Without Killin’ Apron is the perfect accessory for when you’re grilling veggies or vegan burgers and hot dogs for your guests. Take your activism a step further by turning your cookout into a fundraiser.
9. Try a New Vegan Restaurant, or Take a Vegan Cooking Class
Check out that vegan restaurant you’ve been wanting to try. If you’d rather stay home to avoid the summer heat, try a vegan recipe you’ve never made before. Plenty of cookbooks are available on PETA’s website. Just starting your vegan journey? Sign up for a vegan cooking class to get inspired.
9. Travel Somewhere New and Try New Things
Go somewhere you’ve never been, or do something you’ve never done before. Just make sure to leave animal attractions off the itinerary. Book a trip with PETA Business Friend Vegan Travel Asia by VegVoyages for an animal-friendly adventure.
If you go through a travel agency that promotes animal attractions, inform the company about the cruelty of activities that exploit animals and urge it to drop them from its offerings. Planning to fly? Bring some free vegan starter kits and other PETA literature to put in airline seat pockets.
10. Visit or Volunteer at a Sanctuary for Farmed Animals
For a more direct way to help animals, plan to visit a sanctuary for animals who’ve been rescued from the meat, egg, and dairy industries. If there’s one close by, you can check for opportunities to volunteer. Learn how to tell if a place is a real sanctuary before you visit.
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These are just a few of the ways you can make a difference for animals with your summer bucket list. If these ideas don’t interest you, there are countless other options. You can make this the summer you kick Starbucks to the curb until it ditches its unfair vegan milk upcharge, encourage friends and family to try more vegan foods, or apply to work at PETA.
Whatever you end up doing, remember to keep animal suffering out of the equation. Now get out there, make a difference for our fellow animals, and have a super summer!
After hearing from PETA, Purple Carrot is ending its contract with its Thai supplier and switching to coconut milk from Sri Lanka and the Philippines. The change came after PETA informed the vegan meal kit company about how the Thai coconut industry abuses monkeys by chaining them and forcing them to climb trees to pick coconuts.
From December 2021 to July 2022, PETA Asia conducted its third investigation into Thailand’s coconut industry, in which chained monkeys are forced to spend long hours climbing tall trees and picking heavy coconuts. In response to international criticism following the release of PETA Asia’s two previous investigations, the Thai government and companies that make coconut products have claimed that monkeys are no longer used in the making of exported products. But PETA Asia’s latest investigation confirmed that rampant abuse of primates is still going unchecked—and that Thai coconut industry insiders are deliberately hiding monkey labor in their supply chain.
If you’re wondering how you can help monkeys used in the coconut industry, the best thing you can do is avoid companies that source canned coconut milk from Thailand. Only buy canned coconut milk from monkey labor–free brands you can find in grocery stores and from meal-delivery companies like Purple Carrot that have made the switch to non-Thai coconut milk.
Here’s a helpful list of meal-delivery companies that don’t support forced monkey labor:
Curious, highly intelligent monkeys are denied mental stimulation, companionship, freedom, and everything else that’s natural and important to them—all so they can be forced to pick coconuts.
At nearly 800 Subway locations in Mexico, you can now order a sandwich stacked with animal-free protein. The Teriyaki Veg sandwich, a meatless version of the chain’s popular Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki sub, features vegan chicken made from peas, rice, and broad beans that’s smothered in a sweet and tangy sauce. We’re thrilled to see Subway launch an option that spares the lives of countless chickens, who are playful, intelligent individuals who don’t want to die to be on a sandwich.
Like other offerings at Subway, you can customize the Teriyaki Veg with your favorite toppings and sauces, like olives, jalapeños, avocado, mustard, and Subway vinaigrette.
The sandwich, created as a collaboration between Subway México and EligeVeg (“ChooseVeg” in English), is just one example of the chain’s effort to include new vegan options at locations worldwide—even while it fails to do so in the U.S.
Subway U.K. has offered several sandwiches with animal-friendly proteins and cheeses, including the Plant-based Steak, the Meatless Meatball Marinara, the T.L.C. (Tastes Like Chicken), and the P.I.B. (Plants in Blanket), a limited-time holiday offering that featured vegan sausage wrapped in pig-free bacon.
While the Veggie Delite sub is still a vegan staple stateside, the chain hasn’t tested another animal-free meat option since the Beyond Meatball Marinara sandwich in 2019. We hope Subway brings menu items like the Teriyaki Veg to stores in the U.S., where consumers are increasingly choosing to eat vegan for the benefit of animals, the planet, and their own health.
Want to learn more about how to order vegan at your favorite chain restaurants? Our guide can help:
Why are some of the unhealthiest meals being served to the sickest people? A rejected PETA U.K. ad highlighted the hypocrisy of the U.K.’s National Health Service for allowing bacon, sausages, and other meats to be served to hospital patients when it’s been proved that eating animal flesh is more likely to lead to serious health conditions.
The same thing is happening in hospitals across the U.S., where meals laden with animal-derived saturated fats, salt, added sugars, and cholesterol are being served to patients in hospital beds and in cafeterias. In some American hospitals, you can find fast-food restaurants with no healthy vegan options on the menu—for example, a McDonald’s inside Tampa General Hospital and a Chick-fil-A in the Detroit Medical Center.
Vegan food is medicine. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics states that vegans have a lower risk of death from heart disease, lower blood cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, lower body mass indexes, and lower rates of cancer, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. So it makes sense that hospitals should serve healthy vegan food if they want to help patients heal.
Improving health isn’t the only reason patients should go vegan. The lives of animals used for food are cut short and they’re treated like objects in the meat, egg, and dairy industries. When you go vegan, you take a stand against these exploitative industries.
Forward-Thinking Institutions Are Turning the Tide
Some institutions are realizing the importance of feeding patients healthy meals. All 11 New York City hospitals serve vegan meals as the default option in order to encourage people to make healthier choices that also save animals.
Atlantic Health System in New Jersey, the University of Florida’s Shands Hospital, and National Jewish Health/Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver are just a few of the institutions nationwide that offer animal-free meals and encourage patients to ditch meat for their health. Santa Clara Valley Healthcare in California introduced a vegan food program, Universal Meals, which focuses on preventive medicine through food, and it’s even available in hospital cafeterias for employees and visitors.
The Cardiac Wellness Program at Montefiore Medical Center in New York helps patients who have been diagnosed with heart or blood vessel disease reduce their cholesterol and blood pressure, lose weight, improve their energy, and even reverse type 2 diabetes. The outpatient program, a whole-foods, plant-based nutrition plan, has had such success that the hospital introduced vegan meals for inpatients and plays the documentary Forks Over Knives in hospital rooms to teach patients about how animal-free eating can help them get and stay healthy.
Don’t gamble with your health—go vegan today, and urge hospitals to do so, too. By making the change, you’ll also be saving the lives of countless chickens, fish, pigs, cows, and other animals who don’t want to die to end up on your plate.
Are you expecting a baby? Congratulations! You may be preparing your registry right now and wondering what to add to the list. When you’re doing so, make sure that your registry is animal-friendly by adding vegan and animal test–free products. Animals are loving parents just like you, so honor them by choosing items that aren’t made from ingredients like beeswax and honey stolen from hardworking bees or milk taken from cows or goats who need it to feed their babies.
Here are some vegan baby products you can add to your Target registry:
For babies with dry or irritated skin, this 2-in-1 baby shampoo and bodywash will nourish and soften their skin with calming oat milk and calendula oil.
Made with coconut oil, shea butter, cocoa butter, aloe, and other hydrating ingredients, this balm helps lock in moisture to protect your baby’s skin from dryness.
You’ll need a good diaper bag to hold all the essentials, so choose one that isn’t made from cows’ skin. This nylon bag is durable and easy to clean, with pockets to help organize it all.
These extra-large, super-soft wipes are made without plastic, fragrances, parabens, and chlorine processing. Plus, they get rave reviews on Target’s website.
You may be surprised by how much laundry a tiny baby can make, but this detergent from Babyganics can help you get everything as clean as can be in no time. It’s also safe to use on cloth diapers.
Breastfeeding can be difficult, and lactation consultants may recommend herbal supplements to the breastfeeding parent in order to help increase the milk supply. This one comes in a vegan capsule, and there’s a fenugreek-free version for those who are sensitive to this herb.
We’re kicking off summer by showcasing 10 delicious vegan hot dogs and sausages from restaurants and food trucks across the U.S. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimates that a whopping 150 million hot dogs are consumed on the Fourth of July alone. This summer, make the compassionate choice to try one of these vegan dogs instead. Pigs and cows are gentle, playful individuals who don’t want to die for your meal. These vegan dogs are tastier, better for your health, and, best of all, better for animals.
Here are this year’s winners, in no particular order:
There’s nothing scary about the food at this haunted hot dog stand—because it’s all vegan. We love its horror-themed creations, including the Scarecrow, a classic frank dressed with esquites, vegan Cotija cheese, green onions, egg-free Sriracha mayo, and a lime wedge. You can keep up with The Frankenstand’s whereabouts and changing menu items by following it on Instagram.
This hot dog restaurant is not fully vegan, but it has some stellar animal-friendly options. Our pick is the Vegan Buffalo Blu, topped with Buffalo jackfruit, caramelized onions, and vegan blue cheese drizzle. If you want to try more selections, these are vegan if you order the vegan dog specifically: the Baltimore Black Sox Dog, the Pineapple Express Dog, the Jerk Mac and Cheese Dog (ask for the vegan mac and cheese), and the Voyager.
Pingala Cafe is a fully vegan restaurant that’s serving up food truck–inspired cuisine, and many of its menu items were inspired by dishes from various cultures. One example is the Bahn Me Dawg. It’s a hickory-smoked carrot that’s marinated and oven-roasted, then served in a locally baked hoagie roll with crispy skin tofu, ginger pickled veggies, cilantro, smoked chili aioli, Korean BBQ sauce, and toasted coconut crunch.
Kale My Name is an outstanding vegan restaurant with an eclectic menu full of delicious dishes. One of our faves is the Big Daddy Special, which features not one but two Beyond sausages in a bun topped with grilled onions, relish, and mustard with side of fries. It’s a dish for those with big appetites, and it won’t disappoint.
For a German-style dog, head to Totally Awesome Vegan Food Truck and try the Rad Dawg. It’s a charbroiled, pig-friendly frank topped with tangy sauerkraut and a house Bavarian mustard on a grilled sub roll. Check the truck’s Instagram page for its schedule and location.
This Minneapolis diner isn’t fully vegan, but it’s prepping some authentic Chicago-style vegan dogs. Pick a style and choose from three kinds of animal-friendly dogs: the brat, Italian, or classic tofu dog. We recommend the Vegan Italian Warsaw, which is topped with Düsseldorf mustard and sauerkraut.
VEG-N is a vegan restaurant, so you can’t go wrong ordering anything on the menu, but we suggest trying the Coney Dog. This chili cheese dog features house-made Detroit-style chili and is topped with onions, cheddar, and mustard. For the dog itself, you can choose from a LightLife hot dog or a house-made carrot dog.
At Doggystyle, you can try several vegan options, including the Chicago Hot, which features a Field Roast dog topped with hot pepper relish, yellow mustard, red onion, diced pickle, diced tomato, a sport pepper, and celery salt.
Head to Chilly Dawgz to try the Vegan Chilly Cheez Dawg. It’s an animal-free frank on a vegan soft roll topped with house-made vegan chili and dairy-free cheese shreds. Other menu options include the Vegan Dawggie and the Vegan Chicago Dawggie.
For a dog like no other, try Wiener Kitchen’s Vegan dog. It features a walnut and wild rice link topped with roasted cauliflower, green tomato relish, pickled Brussels kraut, and whole-grain Dijon mustard. You won’t want to miss this unique creation.
Not near any of these establishments? Don’t worry—there are so many delicious vegan hot dog and sausage brands on grocery store shelves that you’ll be sure to find ones you love. Grill them up with friends this summer, and keep the compassion going year-round by going vegan:
A scoop ahead of National Ice Cream Month in July, PETA’s “Nice Cream Trail” dipped into top Maryland shops to encourage residents and tourists to sprinkle kindness by buying vegan ice cream. It’s never been easier to spare cows suffering in the dairy industry, especially with Maryland’s many options. Choosing a compassionate cone of chilled delights made from plants—rather than a bowl of frozen bovine mammary secretions—helps stop perpetual abuse to mother cows and their stolen babies, combat the climate catastrophe, and improve human health.
Top Maryland Shops With Vegan Options for Ice Cream Month—and Beyond
PETA has compiled a helpful two-page pamphlet that shares why going vegan is good for people and where to find Maryland’s top ice cream shops with compassionate scoops. It includes all the addresses, phone numbers, and websites of the ice cream shops, with a map featuring little cones marking each location. Every spot also displays window signs (as pictured above) to show it’s part of PETA’s Nice Cream Trail. Hop on the path with us, and pop into each shop if you can:
The vegan flavors at this shop’s three locations change daily, but they include Vanilla, Chocolate, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Coconut Chocolate Chip, Matcha, Chocolate Chip, Strawberry, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Coconut, and Chocolate Peanut Butter.
1033 Virginia Ave.
Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-797-5422
The Big Dipper frequently offers one Hershey’s hand-dipped vegan flavor at a time. It is usually Classic Cookie but may occasionally be Vanilla or Chocolate. The shop also offers one soft-serve vegan flavor at a time, changing the offering every few weeks. Vegan soft-serve flavors featured in the past include Banana, Black Cherry, Cotton Candy, Pistachio, Pumpkin, and Strawberry.
411 N. Howard St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
410-929-2644
This creamery rotates its available flavors in summer, but classics include Horchata, Baklava, Kulfi, Cortadito, Sweet Potato Pie, and Blueberry Cheesecake. Seasonal flavors typically include Pastelito (Guava and Cheese), Mango Lassi, Raspberry Cheesecake, and a collection of flavors called Childhood in the Caribbean, which includes Rum Raisin. Cajou Creamery uses plant-based, handcrafted cashew milk made from scratch.
Two vegan flavors are usually available in every shop (and often more in the summer months as sorbet production ramps up). Some examples are Cookies & Coconut Cream, Vegan Coconut Sando, Fruit Cup Sorbet, Pineapple Orange Sorbet, and Toasted Coconut.
22 W. Pennsylvania Ave., #101
Towson, MD 21204
410-296-1937
The café’s vegan offerings have included Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, and Mango Sorbet, and it often has seasonal flavors. All the ice cream sold is Taharka Brothers brand.
The Crazy Mason’s vegan flavors have included Hershey’s Oatmazing ice cream in Simply Vanilla, Chocolate Chunk, and Classic Cookie. As long as it’s ordered without whipped cream, one recent plant-based milkshake is the Holy Cow-Free (vegan cookie ice cream, vegan vanilla frosting, vegan edible cookie dough scoop, and chocolate sauce).
The vegan flavors have included Mocha, Chocolate, Coconut, and various sorbets. Vegan toppings are cake and sugar cones; peanuts, walnuts, almonds, and pecans; cherries; peanut butter topping; pineapple topping; strawberry topping; and chocolate and rainbow sprinkles.
5957 Exchange Dr., Ste. F
Eldersburg, MD 21784
410-875-7238
Recent dairy-free options at this location include Non-Dairy Chocolate (classic), Sweet and Sour Cherry Sorbet (summer seasonal), Tart Cherry and Lavender Sorbet (summer seasonal), Blackberry and Lime Sorbet (summer seasonal), Mixed Berry Sorbet (summer seasonal), Lime/Spearmint Sorbet (rotating flavor), and Roasted Apple and Riesling Sorbet (fall seasonal).
This shop’s recent vegan offerings, which will likely be available at both locations, are Vidama (Chocolate Sorbet), Lemon Sorbet, Mojito Sorbet, Strawberry Sorbet, and Raspberry Sorbet.
10219 Old Georgetown Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20814
240-800-3977
5241 River Rd.
Bethesda, MD 20816
301-652-6823
Vegan offerings at these two locations can change but have included Vegan Double Chocolate, Pink Grapefruit Champagne Sorbet, Strawberry Lemonade Sorbet, Rainbow Sorbet, and Honeydew Sorbet. The sugar and cake cones are also vegan.
Why Scope Out Vegan Scoops for National Ice Cream Month?
The demand for vegan food keeps increasing, and one projection for the global vegan ice cream market’s growth between 2022 and 2026 is $1.55 billion. Nondairy ice cream has bloomed into a big industry, offering wide varieties of intriguing flavors and textures to entice multiple palates and dietary needs. Reportedly, a 300% increase in sales of plant-based ice cream occurred just since 2018, with an accompanying explosion in product availability and quality.
People are more curious than ever to try vegan scoops, whether it be for ethical or environmental reasons—soy or oat milk requires roughly 90% less water than cow’s milk—for their health, or simply because it tastes good. Recent vegan ice cream innovations have far outdone previous options so that even the average customer feels the products are familiar now.
The global vegan food industry will likely hit $91.9 billion by 2027, and forecasts predict the plant-based food market will blossom at a compounded annual growth rate of 18.1% by then. Going vegan spares nearly 200 animals each year incessant suffering and terrifying deaths while benefiting human well-being by reducing the risk of developing various types of cancer, heart disease, strokes, and diabetes.
Cows are intelligent, gentle animals who mourn the deaths of those they love and sometimes shed tears over their loss. The mother-calf bond is particularly strong. There are countless reports of mother cows who, once separated from their calves, continue to call and search frantically for them.
PETA encourages everyone to reject cruel animal abuse and protect both the planet and their health by ditching dairy and choosing vegan ice creams. Every compassionate person who embarks on the Nice Cream Trail and decides to go vegan will help end speciesism and prevent a lifetime of suffering for all animals needlessly raised and slaughtered by humans.
How to Be Kind to Cows From Now On
You guessed it—go vegan! It’s simpler than ever before, with ample options of delectable vegan ice creams, cheeses, yogurts, milks, and much more in many stores and shops. Whether you’re rooted in Maryland, en route through the state temporarily, or nowhere nearby, consider the cows, the planet, and your own health when reaching for your next ice cream carton. Make the kind choice, and melt into your compassionate journey with our free vegan starter kit (VSK):
If you’re looking for a gift for the coffee lover in your life, you’ve come to the right place. From mugs to vegan milk machines, this list has you covered from the grounds up.
This is the coffee gift guide you’ve bean searching for!
Get a Bag of PETA’s Rescue Roast
Support PETA and get a bag of beans or grounds from the PETA Shop. This rich and smooth medium roast coffee is the perfect way to caffeinate before a protest.
Send them a case of cold brews from RISE Brewing Co., a PETA Business Friend. Get the variety pack so they can try multiple flavors. If they prefer hot coffee, you can get them some of the Barista Blend Oat Milk instead.
Get a Kalita Wave or a Hario V60 for the person who prefers pour-over. If you do get a pour-over set, make sure it’s one without a leather cord made from someone’s skin.
Give the Gift of Homemade Milk With a Nutr Machine
This machine makes an excellent gift for coffee drinkers who want homemade milk in their morning coffee. It can make a multitude of milks, including oat, soy, and almond!
Impress Them With the Barista Touch Impress From Breville
Bring the coffee shop to them. This espresso machine features different settings for almond, oat, and soy milks so you can steam and froth to perfection.
If the coffee lover in your life prefers to get java from a shop, give them a gift card to their favorite local spot. Blue Bottle Coffee and Stumptown Coffee Roasters are two chains that don’t charge extra for vegan milks, so we suggest you start there. Skip Starbucks until it stops charging extra for vegan milks.
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Thankfully, most coffee-related gift ideas are vegan-friendly by default, but there are a few items to avoid. Kopi luwak, also known as “civet coffee,” is cruelly cultivated by exploiting civet cats. Dairy creamers are made of milk stolen from sensitive mother cows and their babies. Be sure to give the gift of cruelty-free caffeine to all your coffee-loving cohorts.
Athletic brand Nike recently announced its commitment to using “responsible” wool in its products, but what does that really mean for animals? The brand merely adopted the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS), which—unfortunately—is nothing but a humane-washing tactic that does nothing to protect sheep from exploitation and abuse.
Why Doesn’t the RWS Protect Animals?
There is no such thing as “cruelty-free,” “humane,” or “sustainable” wool. PETA has now released 14 exposés of 117 wool-industry operations on four continents revealing that sheep are mutilated and abused for their wool and sometimes even skinned alive. Patagonia—a company that has adopted the RWS—has been found to obtain wool from producers that violate these standards.
Speciesism is at the core of the issue here. Sheep used for their wool are seen as objects by the industry that profits off them, not as individuals with unique desires and a right to a life free of fear. Because the wool industry is inherently exploitative, no company policy can protect these animals from abuse.
What Can Nike Do to Protect Sheep Used for Wool?
If Nike truly wants to follow through on its commitment to protecting animals, the only thing it could do is drop wool altogether. Vegan materials are better for animals and the planet, and Nike has already used many innovative fabrics in its products.
Please Pledge Never to Buy Wool
As a consumer, you have the power to tell retailers you don’t want to see wool on their shelves. Always check the labels on sweaters, other garments, and blankets before buying them. For the sake of sheep and the environment, if a label says “wool,” please leave the item on the shelf.
Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a vibrant South American city with a host of appealing sights, sounds, and tastes for travelers to explore, from eclectic restaurants to modern art museums. There’s really no end to what you can do in this city, so having a travel game plan can help you make the most of your time there. PETA Latino has prepared this essential guide so that your trip will go as smoothly as possible.
What Not to Do When Visiting Buenos Aires
When you’re preparing for your trip, it’s important to be aware of animal abuse and tourist traps so that you don’t contribute to any form of animal exploitation. By doing so, you can ensure that you have a meaningful experience in the city while protecting animals from harm. Here are some things you should avoid doing during your visit, because there are much better activities that don’t exploit animals:
Don’t visit marine parks or petting zoos.
Animals aren’t here for our entertainment. At marine parks, they’re often kept in inadequate tanks and with incompatible tankmates. They deserve to be left in their natural homes, not torn away from their families or bred so that humans can gawk at them. At Mundo Marino—the largest marine park in Argentina—Kshamenk the orca has been imprisoned for 30 years, in a tank so small that he swims in circles endlessly.
Petting zoos and any other displays that allow visitors to touch animals are dangerous for both groups. In many cases, animals in petting zoos don’t get enough food, water, or rest, and they may snap at visitors. It’s also simply speciesist to assume that we should be able to view or touch any animal whenever we want, disregarding what they want.
Horses used for racing are forced to sprint beyond their limits, which often leads to injuries, many of which are fatal. You can enjoy many sports that don’t involve animal exploitation—including Argentina’s favorite one, soccer!
Don’t buy souvenirs made from animal skins.
When you’re looking for souvenirs, be sure to avoid those made from cow’s skin, fox fur, and other cruelly obtained materials. Our vegan guide to traditional Latin American items can help you find the best animal-friendly souvenirs.
Things to Do When Visiting Buenos Aires
The opportunities are endless in this extraordinary city, and there’s truly something for every type of traveler. Here’s just a taste of what you can do and see in the city that’s friendly to animals:
Try some of the best vegan food in the world.
The vegan food revolution is alive and well in South America, and Buenos Aires is a hub for new restaurants. Check out some of those we’ve listed below.
Buenos Aires has a rich history, so you won’t want to miss what it has to offer. The Obelisco is a national landmark that commemorates the founding of the city, so be sure to check it out if you’re a history buff. If the weather is nice, head to Lagos de Palermo to enjoy peaceful scenery and take a ride in a pedal boat. Take a walk among blooming roses in the Rosedal de Palermo. In the city’s Chinatown, you can visit a variety of shops and, if you’re there in January or February, enjoy the Chinese New Year celebrations. If you’re interested in a more macabre site, check out La Recoleta Cemetery, a beautiful public cemetery where some of Buenos Aires’ famous former residents are entombed. Finally, museum lovers won’t want to miss the Museo Histórico Nacional, where you can learn more about Argentina’s history from pre-Hispanic life to contemporary society.
See some of Argentina’s natural wonders.
Argentina is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and you can take some of that beauty in without venturing out of the city center. The Jardín Botánico, which is home to nearly 1,500 plant species, features libraries, greenhouses, walking paths, sculptures, monuments, and fountains.
Take in culture at one of the city’s many art museums.
Buenos Aires is a cultural and artistic hub as well as home to many working artists. The Museo Moderno hosts more than 7,000 works of art by Argentine and international artists. Check out the National Museum of Decorative Art to see important design works, historic room displays, and other fascinating objects. MALBA’s collections and exhibitions focus on Latin American art from the 20th century to the present, and the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes hosts a variety of works from artists such as Rembrandt, Goya, and Van Gogh.
Tango dancing, which originated along the border between Argentina and Uruguay in the 1880s, is a major part of cultural life in Buenos Aires. La Boca is one of the many neighborhoods where you can see tango shows on the street, but you can also head to the many clubs, theaters, and cultural centers to see other shows or even take a class. And if you’re interested in opera, ballet, the orchestra, or other kinds of performances, you might want to see what’s on the calendar at Teatro Colón.
Shopaholic? Visit Buenos Aires’ street fairs and shopping centers.
The city’s Feria de San Telmo is a street fair open every Sunday, where you can find antiques and cultural items, see tango shows, and check out some local vegan food offerings. For upscale shopping in a beautiful, historic setting, head to Galerías Pacífico.
If you’re a soccer fan—or just a sports fan who loves a good game—check out Argentina’s national sport at La Bombonera, an iconic stadium that’s home to one of the country’s top soccer clubs.
By being a responsible traveler, you can enjoy all the wonders that Buenos Aires has to offer without contributing to animal exploitation. Learn more about how to be a responsible tourist:
Some interest groups tout June as National Dairy Month, but this year, a giant PETA billboard advocating for cows could help change that. Featuring an image of a cow mired in manure with a swollen udder, the sky-high appeal for animals sits atop Waldo Pizza in Kansas City, Missouri—where it may inspire some diners to opt for a vegan slice.
How PETA’s Ad Exposes Dairy Month as a Sham
PETA’s ad in Kansas City—in place from May 31 through June 26—has an anti-Dairy Month message:
Cows suffer. Their calves are stolen from them,
then they’re killed for meat. Ditch dairy. Go vegan.
Urging everyone to ditch dairy and spare cows a life of suffering, PETA offers free recipes, articles, and resources to show how easy it is to prepare vegan food at home or to find it in restaurants in the City of Fountains and many other places around the country.
Waldo Pizza—located at 7433 Broadway St.—has a vegan menu with plenty of animal-friendly “meat” and “cheese” options. PETA chose to place its ad above the restaurant to show everyone how easy it is to choose foods that are made from plants instead of the flesh or secretions of another species.
PETA’s new ad comes after the University of Copenhagen released a study detailing the dire conditions faced by cows in the dairy industry:
[T]he welfare is worse with cattle in the most common dairy production systems in opposition to cattle in the most common beef production systems.
PETA also posted the billboard in Charleston, West Virginia.
Why Ditching Bovine Milk for Dairy Month and Beyond Is Crucial
If speciesist humans were to choose to end their addiction to bovine mammary secretions, it would help do the following:
Give the environment a better chance amid the climate catastrophe
Why Cows Deserve Respect This Dairy Month
Cows are intelligent, gentle animals who mourn the deaths of those they love and sometimes shed tears over their loss. The mother-calf bond is particularly strong. There are countless reports of mother cows who, once separated from their calves, continue to call and search frantically for their babies, who are sold to veal or beef farms.
In the dairy industry, workers confine cows amid filth, tear calves away from their mothers within a day of birth, and steal the milk meant to nourish them so companies lacking compassion can sell it to humans. It’s standard industry practice to forcibly and artificially inseminate cows—workers insert an arm into the animals’ rectum and a metal rod to deliver semen into their vagina—and to send them to an agonizing death in a slaughterhouse once their bodies wear out.
PETA’s investigations into dairy facilities have found workers electroshocking cows in the face, hitting them with poles and a cane, and abusing them in other horrific ways.
How Drinking Cow’s Milk Harms Human Health and the Planet
Humans are the only animals who drink milk beyond the age of weaning and who knowingly consume the milk of another species. Consuming bovine mammary secretions can cause a host of health problems, including broken bones, prostate and ovarian cancer, lactose intolerance, and allergies.
Fortunately, the consumption of dairy milk has been declining for years as conscientious consumers turn to healthier and tastier vegan milks. Half of Americans now consume plant-based milks, and one-third of Americans drink them weekly. An estimated 65% of the world’s human population is lactose intolerant.
According to the United Nations, about a third of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions are linked to food production. The largest percentage of these gases comes from the dairy, meat, and egg industries. The horrific rate at which humans use cows for their mammary secretions—and their flesh for food and leather—is destroying the environment.
The most compassionate, effective, and immediate way to take action against the climate catastrophe is to go vegan. The increased demand for vegan milk from those concerned about the abuse of animals, their own health, and the environment makes this kind choice that much easier.
How You Can Help Cows During National Dairy Month and All Year Long
No animals should suffer so that speciesist humans can steal their babies and their milk. Do your part to leave cows in peace by ditching dairy and opting for delicious vegan milks, cheeses, and yogurts. Start by ordering free vegan starter kits for yourself and some friends:
You can find some of the best vegan theme park options at Universal Orlando, from sweet crêpes and croissants to hearty pub food and dairy-free Butterbeer. It’s a good thing, too, since there’s so much to do and see that you’ll need a lot of fuel to keep you going all day. This guide covers some of the most exciting animal-friendly options you’ll want to try at these Universal Orlando parks: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
Please note that theme parks make changes to menu offerings frequently and add new items all the time, so we highly recommend asking about the availability of vegan options at each establishment.
Universal Studios Florida
Everything Pretzel
At the snack stand across from the TODAY Cafe, you can grab a warm Everything bagel–spiced pretzel, served with a spicy vegan curry aioli for dipping. Mmm!
This toasted sandwich features roasted portobello mushrooms, peppers, zucchini, and carrots with vegan jalapeño cheese and sun-dried tomato pesto on cranberry artisan bread.
Start your day off on the right foot with breakfast at the TODAY Cafe. The tasty Overnight Oats are made with old-fashioned oats, almond milk, chia seeds, and agave and topped with seasonal berries, toasted coconut, and toasted almonds.
This avocado toast is another breakfast option available at the TODAY Cafe, made with smashed avocado, toasted cashews, shaved fennel, roasted tomato purée, lemon vinaigrette, arugula, and radicchio on toasted French bread, served with a side of fresh fruit.
Don’t miss out on this sweet crêpe option, which features an egg-free batter topped with fresh blueberries, coconut whipped cream, vegan cream cheese, toasted almonds, and a raspberry sauce.
We love vegan pub food, and Finnegan’s delivers with a hearty Vegan Shepherd’s Pie, filled with seasoned Beyond Meat, mushrooms, peas, and carrots and topped with vegan mashed potatoes.
Mushroom burgers are a vegan staple, and this one from The Burger Digs is doing it right. It’s a balsamic-marinated roasted portobello mushroom with smoky tempeh bacon, vegan Swiss cheese, vegan secret sauce, crunchy lettuce, and sliced tomatoes on a toasted kaiser roll.
Looking for something hearty that’s also kind to animals? Three Broomsticks’ Mushroom Pie Platter is made with stewed jackfruit and mushrooms with a flaky crust, so no animals are killed for this savory option.
At Three Broomsticks and Leaky Cauldron, you can enjoy a vegan Butterbeer complete with a dairy-free topping, thanks to a push by PETA and a campaign by The Protego Foundation. It’s available iced or frozen for a refreshingly sweet treat.
Immerse yourself in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Leaky Cauldron, where you can enjoy the Shepherd’s Pasty Pie, made with beefless crumbles and vegetables, served with an apple beet salad and wedge fries. The Irish Stew here is also vegan, and choosing these options will help spare cows’ lives.
A rich and gooey chocolate brownie is the way to end your day of fun at Universal. This one is egg- and dairy-free, so no chickens or cows suffered because of it.
If you’re on Marvel Super Hero Island, try the Vegan Eggplant Parmesan, which is smothered in golden brown vegan cheese. The Spaghetti Bolognese, made with Gardein Italian sausage crumbles, is also vegan.
Vegan Elderberry Croissant at Croissant Moon Bakery
For a quick option, try the flaky, buttery Vegan Elderberry Croissant from the Croissant Moon Bakery. There’s also a regular vegan croissant option if you prefer something less sweet.
Pizza and tater tots are a match made in heaven, so it makes sense that the Vegan Pizza Tots at Green Eggs and Ham Cafe are a hit. These crispy tots come with marinara sauce, dairy-free cheese, vegan sausage, and Worthington’s meat-free pepperoni slices. You can also find similar Vegan Pizza Fries at KidZone Pizza Company.
This guide isn’t comprehensive, and you’ll be able to find delicious vegan options at many of the other eateries in the parks. Universal’s surrounding resorts also have many options to choose from, and you can even try some great things without a park ticket at Universal CityWalk. And check out our Universal Studios Hollywood guide if you’re visiting the California park.
Simply by choosing vegan options, you can help spare the lives of many cows, pigs, chickens, fish, and other animals who are used for food. Learn more about how to go vegan by ordering a vegan starter kit today:
Every body is a beach body—you just have to go to the beach. We’re celebrating some of our favorite “PETA-Approved Vegan” swimwear companies of 2023 that are known for their commitment to animal-friendly fashion and offer styles for bodies of different shapes and sizes. These brands have the perfect blend of style, sustainability, and compassion. Your choice of swimwear can make a positive impact.
You can show your compassion for animals by shopping vegan, and remember never to patronize “swim with dolphins” programs or onshore travel excursions that exploit animals.
Beyond its impeccable designs, TET. Responsible Wear goes the extra mile in raising awareness of ocean conservation. The company’s founder was inspired to make swimwear out of recycled plastic after seeing plastic pollution in the ocean (most of which comes from the fishing industry). The company supports environmental initiatives and partners with organizations dedicated to preserving the ocean, making every purchase an opportunity to contribute to a cleaner and healthier world. Wearing swimwear made out of recycled materials is the only way that putting plastic back into the ocean can help fish!
Celebrate your shape in eco-friendly style with Miss Janna’s sustainable swimwear. Designed to embrace diverse body types, this company’s range offers flattering and stylish options for many shapes and sizes. Feel confident and beautiful as you enjoy the sun and sand, knowing that you’re supporting a brand that promotes adopting ethical practices, being kind to the planet, and embracing women’s curves. Funky styles like leopard print two-piece swimsuits and sailor-inspired bikinis are perfect for compassionate beach babes with bold taste.
Dive into sustainable style with Organic Basics’ swimwear collection. Crafted with a commitment to eco-consciousness, its swimwear is made from vegan materials and has minimal environmental impact. Embrace timeless elegance as you hit the beach or pool sporting a piece that was thoughtfully made to be classic, flattering, and eco-friendly. From versatile one-piece suits to chic bikinis, Organic Basics offers swimwear that transcends trends and allows you to feel confident and beautiful while making a positive impact on the planet.
Indulge in sustainable luxury with LOVJOI’s modern swimwear collection. Meticulously crafted with a commitment to eco-consciousness, these pieces showcase a blend of elegant, minimalistic design and planet-friendly materials. The brand’s sophisticated one-piece suits and stylish bikinis are made out of premium, environmentally responsible fabrics. Immerse yourself in the beauty of LOVJOI’s sustainable swimwear, where luxury meets sustainability.
Embrace body positivity while making a meaningful impact with KindKinis’ empowering swimwear collection. With a core mission of inclusivity and self-love, this company offers a diverse range of sizes and styles. Each piece is designed to inspire confidence and self-expression. In addition to being PETA-approved, the brand maintains a strong focus on addressing the global water crisis. It supports initiatives and organizations working toward sustainable water solutions, ensuring that every purchase contributes to positive change. Join KindKinis in its mission to promote body positivity, spread joy, and help solve the global water crisis one swimsuit at a time.
Embark on a journey with INASKA, a brand that’s all about creating second chances for discarded materials. Its story is rooted in a passion for environmental consciousness as it breathes new life into fishing nets, fabric scraps, industrial plastics, and more to create exquisite swimwear. By repurposing materials that would otherwise go to waste, INASKA showcases the beauty and potential of upcycling while making swimwear that’s animal-friendly.
At essentials for zula, sustainability takes center stage. The brand is on a mission to create “slow fashion” to counter unsustainable practices, with a tight-knit team of six tailors behind every piece featured on its website. essentials for zula is dedicated to using eco-friendly materials and minimizing waste throughout its production process. With a strong commitment to transparency and fair trade practices, the brand ensures that each garment is ethically crafted with care and integrity. Explore the behind-the-seams journey of essentials for zula and discover its thoughtfully designed swimwear collection, where style, sustainability, and ethical values converge.
Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant style with Noize’s swimwear collection. The company offers a stunning array of pieces that are sure to make a statement. From bold hues to playful patterns, its swimwear range embraces the latest fashion trends while maintaining a commitment to sustainability. You can flaunt your vibrant style with a clear conscience! Noize’s swimwear comes in a kaleidoscope of colors that will elevate your look at the beach or poolside while using no animal-derived materials.
These brands show that you can have it all—swimwear that’s “PETA-Approved Vegan,” ethically made, eco-friendly, stylish, and inclusive. When it comes to swimwear this summer, rock the best of the best by shopping from some of PETA’s favorite companies!
When your skin is prone to dryness, irritation, redness, or itchiness, it helps to be extra careful about the products you use. Luckily, it’s easier than ever to find animal-friendly ones that are great for sensitive skin. In your search, opt for nourishing ingredients that come from plants and aren’t derived from speciesist and selfish cruelty to animals.
Bees are killed for their beeswax and honey, which they work hard to produce in order to support their communities. Many skincare products contain ingredients—including lanolin, collagen, squalene made from shark liver, and carmine—that are derived from harming animals.
As you navigate your skincare journey, it’s essential to prioritize animal-friendly options and be mindful of potential irritants. To ensure your sensitive skin receives the gentle care it deserves, steer clear of harsh fragrances, exfoliants, sulfates, and alcohol.
Here are some vegan skincare options across all price points that you can incorporate into your routine:
Natural antioxidants help rejuvenate the skin. This mid-weight formula is perfect for all skin types, including acne-prone ones, that experience irritation and redness.
Itchiness, redness, and dryness could indicate issues with your skin barrier. This product from Pacifica provides protective care to that crucial area.
Super-dry, sensitive skin needs some powerfully hydrating ingredients. Arctic algae is rich in minerals for long-lasting protection from environmental stress.
Those with sensitive skin need to be careful about incorporating exfoliants into their routine, and they should choose chemical options over manual ones. If you select an exfoliant that’s too harsh or use it too often, it can do more harm than good—but this gentle chemical product with 1% salicylic acid is perfect for balancing sensitive skin and unclogging pores. To reduce the chance of additional irritation, start by using it once a week on a day you aren’t using a retinol.
This powerful serum combines antioxidant ingredients and retinol with Alchimie Forever’s proprietary time-release technology, which helps minimize irritation.
Pro tip: Sun care is an essential part of any skincare routine—especially if you use any sort of retinol product—so check out our cruelty-free sunscreen list for the best mineral SPF options.
Whatever your sensitive skincare routine looks like, be sure to choose products that aren’t tested on animals or made with cruelly derived ingredients. Our cruelty-free database can help you find out whether your favorite brands and products are animal-friendly.
Taco Bell has long been a go-to spot for vegans, and now it’s majorly stepping up its game. We’ve been hacking the Crunchwrap for years, but now the beloved Tex-Mex chain is testing a new Vegan Crunchwrap, which comes complete with cow-friendly beef, vegan nacho sauce, and dairy-free sour cream! The exciting new addition is available at these three locations, starting on June 8:
The offering is available as long as supplies last, so if you’re near any of these locations, go grab yours and show the chain that you want the option to roll out nationwide.
Taco Bell has tested other exciting vegan options in the past. Most recently, it developed a cow-friendly steak in collaboration with Beyond Meat. The Beyond Carne Asada Steak was tested at 50 locations in the Dayton, Ohio, area and could be ordered in any menu item instead of animal flesh at no additional charge.
The chain also tested its new proprietary vegan beef (which is featured in the Vegan Crunchwrap) at several locations in 2021. Both of these delicious meat-free options—which are indistinguishable from Taco Bell’s traditional ground beef and marinated steak options—spared the lives of many cows.
Taco Bell also tested a meatless Naked Chicken Chalupa shell later that same year, which helped spare chickens who are killed for their flesh.
Taco Bell’s Naked Chalupa with a crispy plant-based shell
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