In the EU, improved animal welfare legislation has been on the cards since the Commission first announced its Farm to Fork Strategy. Although progress has been made, some Member States have sought to go further and introduce their own national measures. For example, the culling of male chicks after birth is permitted in most EU […]
10 Unlikely Animal Besties! – One Green Planet
In the animal kingdom, friendships can form between the most unlikely pairs. From dogs and cats to hippos and tortoises, these unexpected bonds often defy expectations and demonstrate the capacity for cross-species connection. Let’s explore some fascinating examples of unlikely animal friendships and dive into the reasons behind their formation and showcase the heartwarming stories […]
DSM-Firmenich brings environmental footprints to animal protein products
A life cycle assessment (LCA) assesses the environmental aspects associated with a product over its life cycle. This encompasses the extraction of raw materials associated with the product, as well as the production and distribution of energy throughout its use, its potential reuse, and final disposal. In food, this cradle-to-crave methodology is widely used to […]
Swapping Animal Products for Plant-Based Alternatives Slashes Diabetes and Heart Disease Risks, Review Finds
There are many benefits to replacing animal products with plant-based alternatives. Plant-based diets are more climate-friendly, have fewer ethical quandaries, and can help maintain health. A recent review published in BMC Medicine once again underscores the various ways that plant-based alternatives can help reduce adverse health outcomes. Researchers found that replacing meat and dairy products […]
Petition: Help Make Sure This Animal-Abusing Couple is Never Allowed to Have Animals Again
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. A couple in Evesham, New Jersey has been charged with animal cruelty in a truly horrific case […]
‘Significant differences’ in nutrients intake found between animal-based and plant-based diets, long-term impact hangs in the balance
Sustainable nutrition and alternative proteins have been top-of-mind topics of the current century. However, the nutritional advantages of a diet composed of plant-based alternatives (PBA) compared to one comprising animal-based proteins remains an area where more research is required. An observational study supported by Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI), A*STAR, modelled the […]
Weekly Top Animal and Video News: Golden Retrievers’ Pool Adventure, 9-Week-Old Puppy Finds Home, Kitten Saved from Euthanasia Befriends Rescue Cat, and More!
Every Sunday, One Green Planet brings you the week’s top animal news. For those who don’t have a lot of time to look through the news each day, this will be a great resource and an easy way to catch up! Animal News Source: soumen82hazra/Shutterstock As always, we had a ton of news to cover […]
Weekly Top Animal and Video News: Watch This Meow That Has 38 Million Views, Crocodile In Costa Rica Has First ‘Virgin Birth’, and Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs Suspends Racing!
Every Sunday, One Green Planet brings you the week’s top animal news. For those who don’t have a lot of time to look through the news each day, this will be a great resource and an easy way to catch up! Animal News Source: soumen82hazra/Shutterstock As always, we had a ton of news to cover […]
EU feed and pet food sectors concerned about use of fit-for-feed animal fat in biofuels
Even though category 3 animal fats are not mentioned in Annex IX of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) as feedstocks for sustainable biofuels, they are increasingly being used and marketed as such, said Alice Tempel Costa, technical director, FEDIAF. Data from EFPRA, the group representing the European animal by-product processing sector, shows that the demand […]
One Green Planet Launches Empowering Animal Collection Under Sustainable Clothing Brand, Tiny Rescue!
The fashion industry has long been a major contributor to animal cruelty and exploitation. Animals are used for their fur, leather, wool, and other materials to make clothing and accessories. This practice is not only cruel and inhumane, but it is also unsustainable and damaging to the environment. In 2022, simply knowing about animal exploitation […]