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Elementary Scents

Elementary Scents create original, all-natural unisex fragrances that are bold, distinctive and super high concentration. That means no synthetic, petroleumbased aroma chemicals, and instead just authentic wafts of nature with aromatherapeutic qualities that can uplift and relax you as well as making you smell great for hours. Available in three unique scents: Unscheduled Wander,

Lazy Sage and Lowbrow Jazz. These small batch brews are all vegan, made by hand in the UK and the packaging is low-waste and designed to be reused. Available at elementaryscents.co.uk.

Mr Lee’s Noodles

Zen Garden Vegetables and Dragon Fire Vegetables are gourmet vegan rice noodles created by Mr Lee’s Pure Foods. These ‘no nasties’ instant noodles are made using authentic Asian-inspired recipes and the finest ingredients. Packed full of nutritious vegetables and a great source of protein, they’re also certified gluten free, low in sugar, contain no MSG and come in fully recyclable packaging. Available at Asda, Holland & Barrett, Amazon, Ocado and mrleesnoodles.com, where you can get 20% off using the code vegan20.

HAER Susinum Luxuriant Hair Oil

Susinum Luxuriant Hair Oil is the first product from luxury haircare brand

HAER. Formulated by HAER’s founder and haircare specialist Rámon Taitz, this lightweight vegan hair oil contains only organic and natural ingredients including precious blue Egyptian water lily extract. Nourishing moringa, health-giving pomegranate, regenerative black cumin and stimulating watermelon also add to this unique blend. Susinum Luxuriant Hair Oil is suitable for all hair types and is quickly absorbed with no oily residue. Available at haer.co.uk.

Colgate Smile for Good Toothpaste

Smile for Good Protection and Smile for Good Whitening are Colgate’s first responsibly made natural and organic toothpastes. Both vegan toothpastes come packaged in a recyclable plastic tube (the first of its kind) as well as a recyclable carton. Registered with the Vegan Trademark, both toothpastes contain no animal ingredients and have not been tested on animals. Colgate’s Smile for Good toothpastes are widely available in the UK and across Europe in supermarkets and personal care retailers.

VIVO Life PERFORM Protein Powder

This plant-based protein powder is a great addition to a healthy, balanced diet and lifestyle and delivers on both taste and results. As well as containing only raw, plant-based ingredients, the PERFORM protein powder has a silky-smooth texture to complement its five different fl avours. Simply add one scoop of PERFORM to your blender or shaker with 250 ml liquid (water, coconut water or your favourite vegan milk) and customize with any other ingredients of your choice. Available at vivolife.co.uk.

Ecoleaf by Suma

Suma has rebranded its award-winning household range, Ecoleaf. The vegan range now comes in even greener packaging: all bottled Ecoleaf products now come in 100% post-consumer recycled packaging, and all paper products now come wrapped in 100% recyclable paper. Suma is the UK’s largest worker co-op and specialist in sustainable food, home and body care. You can find their Ecoleaf products on Amazon, thevegankindsupermarket.co.uk, in your local health food and zero waste stores, or email info@suma.coop to find your nearest stockist.

MAYSAMA Green Rooibos Pressed Serum

With more than 85% active ingredients, MAYSAMA’s Green Rooibos Pressed

Serum packs a powerful punch for skin rejuvenation. With green rooibos as an antioxidant powerhouse and an extensive line-up of multitasking ingredients inspired by Korean beauty, this antioxidant serum is formulated to protect and repair your skin from environmental damage and promote healthy skin. Expertly balanced with dermal conditioners, the lightweight gel serum is formulated to hydrate, soothe and nourish the skin. Available at maysama.com.

Nourished Multivitamins

Nourished is the world’s first truly personalised nutrition product. These 3D-printed gummy stacks contain seven different vitamins and supplements using only the highest quality ingredients which are all vegan, sugar free and allergen free. All Nourished packaging is also plastic free – the packaging for the individual stacks is made from recycled wood pulp, and the outer cardboard packaging is 100% home compostable. You can choose from one of Nourished’s carefully formulated Life Stacks or personalise your own custom stack. Available at get-nourished.com.

CLIMATE CRISIS: IS VEGANISM THE ANSWER?

One of the main benefits of a vegan diet is the positive impact it can have on the environment. According to researchers at Oxford Martin School, widespread adoption of a meat-free diet could see greenhouse gas emissions drop by 63%, and 70% for a vegan diet. So, could veganism really stop the climate emergency?

Climate breakdown and global heating

The temperature of the earth is rising at nearly twice the rate it was 50 years ago. We’re increasingly aware of the impact that carbon emissions from fossil fuels have on the planet. Food production accounts for over a quarter of all global carbon emissions, and almost 60% of that carbon is a result of animal products, so animal agriculture is responsible for at least 14.5% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

There are many environmental impacts of farming non-human animals for food – not just greenhouse gases, but land use, water use and global acidification. Joseph Poore, the researcher behind a new study by Oxford University, said, “Agriculture is a sector that spans all the multitude of environmental problems. Avoiding consumption of animal products delivers far better environmental benefits than trying to purchase sustainable meat and dairy.”

Does your diet save the planet?

According to the WWF’s Livewell report, choosing a vegan diet is one of the biggest ways you can cut your personal carbon emissions – with vegans having the lowest carbon emissions of all dietary types.

The recent study from Oxford University also found that the carbon emissions of a meat-heavy diet (someone who eats more than 100 g of meat a day – or about one chicken breast) produces around 7 kg of carbon dioxide a day. In comparison, a vegan diet produces 3 kg of carbon dioxide a day – that’s less than half the carbon.

What more can you do to save the planet?

Around 85% of an individual’s carbon footprint is made up of energy, transport and food. According to research from the Committee on Climate Change, 40% of the average household’s carbon footprint comes from energy use. There’s no denying that the lowest carbon diet is a vegan one, but switching to 100% renewable energy is one of the simplest and biggest things you can do to reduce your household’s carbon footprint.

There are two main sources of non-vegan energy generation in the UK: anaerobic digestion (AD) and biomass. Both AD and biomass energy production can involve the use of factory farmed animals, slaughterhouse waste, fish parts and animal slurry.

This means that despite being ‘green’, many energy companies supply electricity that has been generated using non-human animals and animal by-products. The fact that an energy supply is green doesn’t necessarily mean it’s vegan.

Ecotricity is the only energy supplier in the UK that has registered its green electricity and green gas with The Vegan Society’s Vegan Trademark. The Trademark Team has verified all of the energy sources that go into making Ecotricity’s electricity and gas to ensure that they aren’t inadvertently using animal products in their energy supply.

Ecotricity produce green electricity using power from the wind, the sun and the sea – and they plan to start generating their own vegan green gas from grass too.

Read more at ecotricity.co.uk/vegan1, where you can also find a link to switch to Ecotricity while supporting The Vegan Society. Alternatively, call 0808 123 0123.