tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-829115088331838842024-03-18T02:47:29.367-07:00Style DestinoSTYLE + ETHICS: A VEGAN LIFESTYLE BLOGSJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.comBlogger233125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-20456497645553334162023-09-01T10:33:00.001-07:002023-09-12T01:44:29.363-07:00Best Vegan Restaurants in Dubai for a Date Night<p> When it comes to date-night dinners or a romantic lunch, it is important to get the venue right. Whether it is your first date or a special occasion like Valentine's or your anniversary, no matter how cliched it sounds, you need to make an effort to go to a place that will make your loved one feel special.</p><br />While there are plenty of carnivorous restaurants in town with an expansive vegan menu, there is nothing quite like eating from a meat-free kitchen, knowing that no innocent animal was tortured inside from where your food came from. Plus, you are doubly sure there are no accidental meat pieces or fish inside your meal or cross-contamination.<br /><br />Without further ado, here is the list of the most romantic vegan restaurants to dine your partner in Dubai...<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><a href="https://www.sevaexperience.com/" target="_blank"><a name='more'></a></a></u></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;">Quattro<br /><b style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #666666;"><i>Italian-Mexican dining in one of Dubai's oldest neighborhoods</i></span></b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PF2KsvW7T30/XGQTSIml6zI/AAAAAAAAOM0/tNTMQGcsTDYlDbDmT5soz-vlyuRbiNftgCLcBGAs/s1600/Quattro%2BVegan%2BRestaurants%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2Bromantic%2Brestaurants%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Best Vegan Restaurants in Dubai - Romantic Vegan Restaurants in Dubai" border="0" data-original-height="1053" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PF2KsvW7T30/XGQTSIml6zI/AAAAAAAAOM0/tNTMQGcsTDYlDbDmT5soz-vlyuRbiNftgCLcBGAs/s1600/Quattro%2BVegan%2BRestaurants%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2Bromantic%2Brestaurants%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" title="Best Vegan Restaurants in Dubai - Romantic Vegan Restaurants in Dubai" /></a></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Best for:</b> Dinner or lunch, fine-dining; Italian & Mexican; Vegetarian but Vegan-Friendly</div><div><br /></div><div>What’s better than a delicious vegan meal at an Italian restaurant that not only makes one of the best vegan pasta and pizzas in town but also has a beautiful romantic decor? This vegetarian restaurant is perfect for Valentine’s date night and you’d be pleased to see plenty of vegan options clearly marked on the menu. They have pizzas with vegan cheese (the Mediterranean is my favorite) and their Arabiatta pasta is simply delicious.</div><div><br /></div><div>The only downside is, they don’t have vegan desserts, but the sumptuous meal more than makes up for it. Plus, you can easily head to Comptoir 102, not far away, for their delicious raw vegan desserts if you plan an early dinner. Don't forget to ask your host to give you complimentary vegan chocolates with the invoice.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Where?</b> Al Rafaa C Building, Opp Aster Hospital, Kuwait Street, Mankhool, Bur Dubai; T. +971 4 393 1233</div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span><u><a href="https://www.sevaexperience.com/" target="_blank"><span><!--more--></span></a></u></span></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>Avatara</b><b style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #666666;"><i><br />Cozy up your romance with Michelin-starred fine-dining feast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7UFH3i8V2_Nj1evclf2D0O_sqcn7_kjLO0J8OT-x9EFhZ2jRKeoy8c3yKE5Vp3rdG2VNir_yKYd8QsCILLDNX3bsmmqnliFPUHApP0bCmq99fQZ5qSXka_VZ2t1nByevEab20bWkG047WVQihjafo2NptDeFdvcoK9wBQeVGLT-9n3rkWax8FqkDjmDI/s3143/IMG_7186.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Avatara Michelin Starred Vegetarian Restaurant in Dubai - Fine dining Vegan restaurant in Dubai" border="0" data-original-height="3143" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7UFH3i8V2_Nj1evclf2D0O_sqcn7_kjLO0J8OT-x9EFhZ2jRKeoy8c3yKE5Vp3rdG2VNir_yKYd8QsCILLDNX3bsmmqnliFPUHApP0bCmq99fQZ5qSXka_VZ2t1nByevEab20bWkG047WVQihjafo2NptDeFdvcoK9wBQeVGLT-9n3rkWax8FqkDjmDI/s16000/IMG_7186.jpg" title="Avatara Michelin Starred Vegetarian Restaurant in Dubai - Fine dining Vegan restaurant in Dubai" /></a></div></i></span></b></h3><div><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><b style="color: black;">Best for:</b><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: black;">Dinner, fine-dining 16-course meal; Vegetarian, vegan-friendly</span><span style="color: black;"><br /></span><br style="color: black;" /></span></span>Dubai's only Michelin-star vegetarian restaurant Avatara is the perfect place for a date night if you want to impress and indulge! Their exquisite 16-course vegan menu (on request) takes influence from India and each dish has a story behind it. Every dish is totally innovative, scrumptious, bursting with flavor and presented like a true Michelin-star restaurant. While it's steep on the pocket (450 Aed per person), its worth every penny. Can't ask for a better place for a date.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Where?</b> Voco Hotel, Trade Centre District, Sheikh Zayed Road. Open Mon-Sat for dinner and Sunday lunch & dinner</div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><a href="https://www.sevaexperience.com/" target="_blank"><!--more--></a></u></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><div style="color: black; font-size: medium; font-weight: 400;"></div></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><u style="color: #0000ee; text-align: start;"><a href="https://www.sevaexperience.com/" target="_blank">SEVA Experience</a></u></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><i style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #666666;">Dreamy romance in garden-cafe</span></i><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4RrqMj9wzLs/XGTYABDBGjI/AAAAAAAAONc/zX7J2p1aqS8m5u7r4XBya2Yy1ceqdMDUwCLcBGAs/s1600/Life%2BN%2BOne%2BCafe%2BVegan%2BCafe%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2BVegan%2BRestaurants%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2BDubai%2BGuide.jpg" style="font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Life N One Cafe Vegan Cafe Dubai - Best Vegan Restaurants in Dubai - Vegan Dubai Guide" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4RrqMj9wzLs/XGTYABDBGjI/AAAAAAAAONc/zX7J2p1aqS8m5u7r4XBya2Yy1ceqdMDUwCLcBGAs/s1600/Life%2BN%2BOne%2BCafe%2BVegan%2BCafe%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2BVegan%2BRestaurants%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2BDubai%2BGuide.jpg" title="Life N One Cafe Vegan Cafe Dubai - Best Vegan Restaurants in Dubai - Vegan Dubai Guide" /></a></span></h3><b>Best for:</b> Lunch or a Brunch; Healthy plant-based meals and indulgent sumptuous desserts; Vegan<br /><br />This urban oasis is a more casual dining spot than you'd expect on a date but it definitely is very romantic. Combining a yoga center and <a href="http://www.styledestino.com/2017/06/dubai-vegan-guide-life-n-one.html" target="_blank">garden-cafe</a>, this inspiring cafe with its with laid-back vibe is blessed with delicious plant-based food and atmosphere. You'll feel you have been exported to another world from Dubai, with all the greenery, soulful music, and birds chirping somewhere in the background.<br /><br />Share the juicy veggie burger, chickpea omelet with your loved one, but make sure to order your own Snickers pie, they are finger-licking good! Check out their menu <a href="https://www.lifenone.com/menu" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br /><b>Closes at 7.30pm</b><br /><b>Where?</b> Jumeirah Beach Road, 27B Street, Villa 5/1B Jumeirah 1, Dubai<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><a href="https://www.sevaexperience.com/" target="_blank"><!--more--></a></u></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>Tum Tum Asia</b><b style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #666666;"><i><br />Brace yourself for a fun date</i></span> </b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VyFYtExnWmk/XGTYe31IlkI/AAAAAAAAONk/7NkVTaFJuJYwKKp10gEuUsS0I_fkJy1jgCLcBGAs/s1600/Tum%2BTum%2BAsia%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2Bvegan%2Brestraurants%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tum Tum Asia Vegetarian restaurant in Dubai - Best Vegan Restaurants in Dubai - Vegan Dubai Guide" border="0" data-original-height="627" data-original-width="940" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VyFYtExnWmk/XGTYe31IlkI/AAAAAAAAONk/7NkVTaFJuJYwKKp10gEuUsS0I_fkJy1jgCLcBGAs/s1600/Tum%2BTum%2BAsia%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2Bvegan%2Brestraurants%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" title="Tum Tum Asia Vegetarian restaurant in Dubai - Best Vegan Restaurants in Dubai - Vegan Dubai Guide" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: right;"><i><span style="color: #999999;">Image via Gulf News</span></i></div><b>Best for</b>: Lunch or Dinner; Pan-Asian cuisine; Vegetarian but Vegan-Friendly<br /><br />This quirky pan-Asian vegetarian restaurant serves delicious vegan food that even a carnivore will fall in love with. With colorful graffiti on the wall, upside-down umbrella on the ceiling, and a creative food presentation, this will definitely be a romantic and fun date you won't forget. The charred soya wings and Singapore noodles are a must-have from their menu!<br /><br />The service is great, and while it's not a fine-dining it definitely is close to it, making it perfect for a date night. if your partner is a foodie, I promise they'd be surprised how good vegan food can be, breaking all stereotypes.<br /><br /><b>Where?</b> Unit No.4, Shaikha Building - 13th St, Oud Metha, Behind Lamcy Plaza<span><!--more--></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><h3><b>Spice Klub</b><b style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #666666;"><i><br />A fancy molecular gastronomy feast</i></span></b><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W5xhkqHySug/XGTtzcrl2nI/AAAAAAAAOOI/Llm_Wl_IXGYj9Lw1gUz_KMLUrr1efV01wCLcBGAs/s1600/Spice%2BKlub%2BVegan%2BCafe%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2BVegan%2BRestaurants%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2BDubai%2BGuide.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="960" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W5xhkqHySug/XGTtzcrl2nI/AAAAAAAAOOI/Llm_Wl_IXGYj9Lw1gUz_KMLUrr1efV01wCLcBGAs/s1600/Spice%2BKlub%2BVegan%2BCafe%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2BVegan%2BRestaurants%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2BDubai%2BGuide.jpg" /></a></h3></div><div style="text-align: right;"><i><span style="color: #999999;">Image via Menupages.ae</span></i></div><br /><b>Best for?</b> Dinner or lunch; Indian food with a molecular and cool twist; Vegetarian but Vegan-Friendly<br /><br />This vegetarian family restaurant with its colorful plush interiors can be buzzy but it's enjoyable. If you want to impress your date, then this veggie restaurant will definitely do the job with their beautifully presented fancy food and amuse-bouche that won't fail to delight. The food is delicious with several "novelty" items along with "safe" mains among their vegan options clearly marked on the menu. You have to try the <i>nitro bhel </i>- especially for the presentation and the delicious veg <i>tawa</i>. The Vermicelli Kheer (Indian dessert) cooked in almond milk is delicious and while, apart from the kheer, there aren't many vegan dessert options on the menu, their beverages will do the job just quite as well.<br /><br />You can find a nice spot for a romantic meal if you avoid the peak lunch or dinner time.<br /><br /><b>Where? </b>Al Rafaa C Building, Opp Aster Hospital, Kuwait Street, Mankhool, Bur Dubai; T. +971 4 393 1233<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><a href="https://www.sevaexperience.com/" target="_blank"><!--more--></a></u></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;">Wild and the Moon</h3><div><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Paris meets New York in Dubai</span></i></b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EKVfyVnA7U0/XGTbUGazTbI/AAAAAAAAONw/SfhMqB9fefggGdT5nVthkwTLNzB65aJdgCLcBGAs/s1600/Wild%2Band%2Bthe%2BMoon%2BVegan%2BCafe%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2BVegan%2BRestaurants%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2BDubai%2BGuide%2B-%2BVegan%2BD.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Wild and the Moon Vegan Cafe Dubai - Best Vegan Restaurants in Dubai - Vegan Dubai Guide - Vegan Dubai Blogger" border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1304" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EKVfyVnA7U0/XGTbUGazTbI/AAAAAAAAONw/SfhMqB9fefggGdT5nVthkwTLNzB65aJdgCLcBGAs/s1600/Wild%2Band%2Bthe%2BMoon%2BVegan%2BCafe%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2BVegan%2BRestaurants%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2BDubai%2BGuide%2B-%2BVegan%2BD.jpg" title="Wild and the Moon Vegan Cafe Dubai - Best Vegan Restaurants in Dubai - Vegan Dubai Guide - Vegan Dubai Blogger" /></a></div><b><br />Best for: </b>Breakfast or healthy lunch or dinner; Healthy & Vegan; Cold-pressed juices, pre-made salads, meals and desserts<br /><br />The newly opened third location of this popular healthy vegan cafe is simplicity at its best. With wooden furniture surrounded by whitewashed walls, this Downtown restaurant is a great spot whether for a first date or ninth. Their Al Quoz flagship cafe is also a lovely spot, that's much larger and two-storied. You can have your own secluded spot on the first floor, beneath the plants.<br /><br />The healthy drink list is impeccable and experimental, from matcha mylk (must-try) to turmeric latte, everything tastes delicious. Their salads are super delicious and indulgent and the chocolate pudding is almost too good to be true!<br /><br />Closes at 10pm<br /><b>Where?<br />Location 1:</b> Palace Hotel Cafe 5, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai<br /><b>Location 2:</b> Alserkal Avenue, street 8, H-77, Al Quoz; T. 800 9453<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><a href="https://www.sevaexperience.com/" target="_blank"><!--more--></a></u></span></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b>Moreish</b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: #666666;">A quaint vintage style cozy affair</span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: #666666;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m_BIPbAorRM/XGlV-aIdFKI/AAAAAAAAOPY/kkbcWx0C2yYPplYYYs-uCd9QP2sIy2PCACLcBGAs/s1600/Best%2BVegan%2BRestaurants%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BMoreish%2BVeg%2Brestaurant%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m_BIPbAorRM/XGlV-aIdFKI/AAAAAAAAOPY/kkbcWx0C2yYPplYYYs-uCd9QP2sIy2PCACLcBGAs/s1600/Best%2BVegan%2BRestaurants%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BMoreish%2BVeg%2Brestaurant%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" /></a></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><b>Best for:</b> Dinner; Cafe style restaurant serving Italian, Mexican food plus, wraps and sandwiches; Vegetarian but vegan-friendly<br /><br />This charming quaint cafe isn't a conventional pick for a date-night but if a vintage themed place with vinyl records, gingham and jazz is your style then this can be a great place Casual and cozy! With the new owner, they now have a completely vegetarian menu, with vegan options that can be customized if you explain them to eliminate all things with dairy (esp cheese). The Mediterranean wrap and BBQ-tofu wrap is excellent, and the Thai curry is just too good!<br /><br /><b>Where? </b>Shop 1, 8th Street, Behind Lamcy Plaza, Oud Metha, Dubai; 04 3961396<h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><a href="https://www.sevaexperience.com/" target="_blank"><!--more--></a></u></span></span></h3><h3><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Picnic On The Beach</b></div></h3><h3 style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Timeless Romance</span></i></b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Pwd6lXengWU/XGTcZfUw-FI/AAAAAAAAON8/n5HqKZ8toggHwCemisii8Z-qKtxue5SawCLcBGAs/s1600/Vegan%2BDubai%2BGuide%2B-%2BBest%2BBeaches%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vegan Dubai Guide - Best Beaches in Dubai" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Pwd6lXengWU/XGTcZfUw-FI/AAAAAAAAON8/n5HqKZ8toggHwCemisii8Z-qKtxue5SawCLcBGAs/s1600/Vegan%2BDubai%2BGuide%2B-%2BBest%2BBeaches%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" title="Vegan Dubai Guide - Best Beaches in Dubai" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #666666;">Yas Beach</span></i></div><br />If you feel like going to a place to watch the sunrise or sunset and have a picnic by yourself, without the formality of any formal set-up, you're in luck. Dubai has so many amazing beaches in and around the city that you'll be spoilt for choice. You can order yourself a deliciously indulgent meal from vegan takeaway places like <a href="https://www.bloomvegankitchen.com/" target="_blank">Bloom Vegan Kitchen</a> and add a spark to your romance under the sky.<br /><br /><b>Where?</b> There are several beach spots on Jumeirah road, pick anyone you like. One of my favorites is <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/o6zM1STpWgH2" target="_blank">Sunset Beach</a>. <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/adJyCyrJTgo" target="_blank">Al Mamzar Beach Park</a> is another great option if you like quiet and great views. JBR and Kite beach are too crowded to enjoy a romantic quiet moment, but if you want to see action, then you could try these too.<br /><br />There's nothing quite romantic like going for a long drive and watching the sunset. So if you are up for a drive, then head to <a href="https://goo.gl/maps/Qvt2KsGP6vo" target="_blank">Yas Beach</a>. It is just an hour away from Dubai and has an immaculate beach with pristine blue water.<br /><br /><h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><a href="https://www.sevaexperience.com/" target="_blank"><!--more--></a></u></span></span></h3><h3><div style="text-align: center;">Other Options</div></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fUJFTfVbfu0/X4wWUmql8VI/AAAAAAAAPmc/RVQT8BXdZNYMp_-6xtQnFRwPngH7wNNpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Soulgreen%2Brestaurant%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2Bfriendly%2Brestaurants%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Soulgreen restaurant in Dubai - Vegan friendly restaurants in Dubai" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1922" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fUJFTfVbfu0/X4wWUmql8VI/AAAAAAAAPmc/RVQT8BXdZNYMp_-6xtQnFRwPngH7wNNpwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Soulgreen%2Brestaurant%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2Bfriendly%2Brestaurants%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" title="Soulgreen restaurant in Dubai - Vegan friendly restaurants in Dubai" /></a></div><div>Dubai dining scene has become extremely vegan-friendly and not only are there more vegan restaurants opening up, almost every other restaurant either has a vegan menu or often plenty of vegan options.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://www.soulgreen.ae/" target="_blank">Soulgreen</a></b> is one of my favorites, especially for a romantic evening - watching the sun setting behind the dramatic cityscape and soaking in the best views of the stunning Dubai skyline from their expansive terrace. Located at Vida Creek Harbour, this chic eco-friendly restaurant offers a plastic-free experience and soothing interiors with hanging flora from its ceilings. </div><div><br /></div><div>This almost plant-based restaurant from Milan has vast gluten- and dairy-free menu loaded with colourful bowls packed with superfoods, heartier pasta dishes, vegan burgers served with crisps and dip (beany burger with avo and black beans is awesome), and indulgent guilt-free desserts. They serve the best vegan mayo in town, try it with their gluten-free bread. Why have I not put it on the main list? Well, they don't have a 100% veg kitchen. But they do keep their vegan and animal cooking equipment separate avoiding any cross-contamination. <br /><br /><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span><i><span style="color: #666666;">P.S. All the above restaurants, except Wild and the Moon, can customize Jain food options in Dubai for you.</span></i><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span></div><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-33666131800646118972023-08-16T11:46:00.004-07:002023-08-16T11:53:28.504-07:0048Hrs in Vienna Guide: Vegan Vienna Travel<p style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDbkn8nFFxo8_rSIKQJFKSIDlY05txvtbn_RENwfdcpzJhwFWIOc0B-w-Q0XVo-5ChW5R5MMNfwNMqFH_N2lkKhep0_-vB418iF_ZGOAelz0ahQLpJpl8RAGdyjWcqTOPvWz-xv4Qrss6LDA0aa8vWbYTQfqu_CyCs5J2O51E4MDwJ0pJz9I0MCtQ3po/s4160/Vegan%20Vienna%20Travel%20Guide%20-%2048%20Hrs%20in%20Vienna.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vegan Vienna Travel Guide - 48 Hrs in Vienna" border="0" data-original-height="2768" data-original-width="4160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzDbkn8nFFxo8_rSIKQJFKSIDlY05txvtbn_RENwfdcpzJhwFWIOc0B-w-Q0XVo-5ChW5R5MMNfwNMqFH_N2lkKhep0_-vB418iF_ZGOAelz0ahQLpJpl8RAGdyjWcqTOPvWz-xv4Qrss6LDA0aa8vWbYTQfqu_CyCs5J2O51E4MDwJ0pJz9I0MCtQ3po/s16000/Vegan%20Vienna%20Travel%20Guide%20-%2048%20Hrs%20in%20Vienna.JPG" title="Vegan Vienna Travel Guide - 48 Hrs in Vienna" /></a></div>Vienna’s rich history, gorgeous Baroque architecture, cobbled alleys, imperial palaces, lush green gardens and sumptuous food make it one of the most charming cities in the world. <span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">Vienna is a city made for lovers and artists and steeped in undeniable sophistication</span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">. Plus, the vegan scene in the city is surprisingly too good.</span><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">Did you know Vienna is ranked among the top livable cities in the world & is famed for its clean spring tap water? Here's how you should spend 48 hours as a vegan in Vienna, with vegan restaurant recommendations.</span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></b></p><hr /><b><span><span style="font-size: x-large;">
🗺 48-hrs in Vienna - Must-visit places:</span><br /><br /></span></b><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><b>Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens: </b>The best time is to go in the morning, so you have enough time to explore the palace and its beautiful gardens.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b style="font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Stephansplatz:</b><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> The happening street is perfect if you want to shop, marvel at the city's beautiful architecture and also visit the famed St. Stephens Cathedral and Opera.<br /><br /></span></li><li><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><b>Ringstrasse:</b> Walk around Ringstrasse, especially between Karlsplatz and Schottentor to cover key landmark places.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><b>Vienna Parliament:</b> The building (and statue outside) is famous for its fabulous Greek-Roman architecture. Perfect place to capture some pictures and enjoy the skyline behind.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><b>Volksgarten</b>: Beautiful public park with </span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif">Theseus Temple makes for the perfect place to get some pictures against a beautiful backdrop. </span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><b>Belvedere Palace</b>: While we only did Schonbrunn Palace, Belvedere is also one of the must-visit beautiful palaces that you shouldn't miss out on.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><b>MuseumsQuartier:</b> If you are an art buff, def check out the world-famous museums of Vienna, esp MuseumsQuartier.</span></li></ul><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><span><p style="font-size: medium;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></p><hr style="font-size: medium;" /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Vegan Restaurants in Vienna</span></b></span></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUbmNzv9W75LcRUOfZD5LHvxBl53_8vLza6FwaDC0wXQ94lssFhFqIsRv91gbVM_hbQDSGnRksEM33qRz7YfS9HT3dwmCtHeATdw3R8PzH95gY0vJ8910XA8dJsaW4eES1epVkTFnUVQj6buJcJGS5Ibbr-tURXNi4EsUWhOjjXjZucNoHNl4nKqKFdCA/s2398/Best%20vegan%20restaurants%20in%20Vienna%20-%20Vienna%20Travel%20Guide.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Best vegan restaurants in Vienna - Vienna Travel Guide" border="0" data-original-height="2398" data-original-width="2160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUbmNzv9W75LcRUOfZD5LHvxBl53_8vLza6FwaDC0wXQ94lssFhFqIsRv91gbVM_hbQDSGnRksEM33qRz7YfS9HT3dwmCtHeATdw3R8PzH95gY0vJ8910XA8dJsaW4eES1epVkTFnUVQj6buJcJGS5Ibbr-tURXNi4EsUWhOjjXjZucNoHNl4nKqKFdCA/s16000/Best%20vegan%20restaurants%20in%20Vienna%20-%20Vienna%20Travel%20Guide.JPG" title="Best vegan restaurants in Vienna - Vienna Travel Guide" /></a><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Enjoying vegan tiramisu at Swing Kitchen, Vienna</span></i></div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">There are plenty of vegan places in Vienna to satisfy every taste bud. Vienna has everything from amazing vegan cafes and restaurants serving various cuisines to a vegan ice-cream shop, vegan bakery and even a vegan supermarket (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/maranvegan/?hl=en" target="_blank">Maran Vegan</a>). Here are the vegan restaurants in Vienna</span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> I visited and also recommend: </span><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">🌱</span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/thelalavienna/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">@The La La</a><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">: Charming pink interiors, friendly staff, and delicious healthy plant-based food (thank God no faux meats and non-sense), make The La La easily one of the best vegan places in Vienna. The restaurant owner wanted to bring LA vibes in Vienna and I think they did it right! Perfect for breakfast, brunch and lunch. But I can have their delicious smoothie bowls any time of the day.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif"><br style="background-color: white;" /></span><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">🌱 </span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/superfooddeli/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">@Superfood Deli</a><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> for breakfast. They serve acai bowls and smoothies. I was disappointed that instead of fresh local produce Austria has an abundance of, they only had frozen acai option for smoothies.</span></div><div><br style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">🌱 </span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/tolstoy_restaurants/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">@Tolstoy</a><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> for amazing vegan pizza and bowls. The pizza sauce was pre-made with onion-garlic (which I don't consume as a Jain), so I asked them to give me the pizza just with the cheese and it was still so good.</span></div><div><br style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">🌱 </span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/swing_kitchen/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">@Swing Kitchen</a><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">: This famous vegan fast food chain was just across from Tolstoy, so I decided to visit them for desserts. And oh boy, their vegan tiramisu </span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">was too good. Loved it!</span></div><div><br style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">🌱 </span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/sattva_vegan_at/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">@Sattva</a><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">: Super-friendly staff and delicious food. They were nice enough to customise many Jain options.</span></div><div><br style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;" /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">🌱</span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> </span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/tokyo.boom/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">@Tokyo Boom</a><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">: Vegan Japanese queer-themed restaurant, owned by queer. The staff was really friendly, the pink, purple interior was cute and they even had a karaoke room inside. What's not to like?</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">🌱</span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> </span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/tian_restaurant_wien/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">@Tian</a><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">: This Michelin-starred vegetarian restaurant in Vienna with a 6-course vegan menu is perfect for dinner. Be prepared to taste heaven in every bite. Love the fact that the restaurant focuses on organic, local and seasonal produce when preparing their menus.</span></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">🌱</span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/venuss_bistro/" target="_blank">Venuss</a>: If you're looking for traditional Austrian dishes, then this vegan restaurant in Vienna is the perfect place to try Austrian classics with a vegan twist. Love that they also use seasonal and mostly organic ingredients and prepare fresh meals every day.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">🌱 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/veganistaicecream/" target="_blank">@Veganista</a>: </span>Finish off the day with delicious ice-cream at Vienna's vegan-only ice-cream shop. From lavender to matcha, and cookies and cream, their unique hand-made ice-creams are a treat.</div><div><br /></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></p><hr /><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Where to stay in Vienna?</span></b></span></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">We stayed at the </span><a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" href="https://www.instagram.com/hiltonviennaplaza/" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: white; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0">Hilton Vienna Plaza</a><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> hotel, great location and spacious rooms. The hotel was just 6-minute walk from the center (St Stephen Cathedral), it had a tram station right outside and followed sustainable</span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> practices.</span></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">But there many other more eco-friendly hotels in Vienna including:</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"> <a href="https://www.hotelstadthalle.at/" target="_blank"><b>Boutiquehotel Stadthalle</b></a>: World's first city hotel with zero energy balance and is run on clean energy generated by the property itself.<br /><br /></span></li><li><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://numastays.com/locations/austria/vienna/rudolfsheim-fuenfhaus/wood" target="_blank"><b>Numa - The Wood</b></a>: A unique hotel created from over 1,500 sustainably sourced spruce trees, Wood at Mariahilfer Gürtel is a lovely sustainable hotel close to the center and near metro. <br /><br /></span></li><li><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.harmonie-vienna.at/" target="_blank"><b>Harmonie Hotel</b></a>: The hotel is designed according to the concept of “conscious living” and follows environmentally-friendly practices. They even serve only organic produce at their restaurant and serve vegan options for breakfast. Its central location makes it a great place to stay.</span></li></ul></div><p><b><span style="font-size: large;"></span></b></p><hr /><div><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Travel Sustainably in Vienna</span></b></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinbrPjRvyMPH0JRRQd-ldX7sHsHK356O1jPa9MTXg5jfOD8p-6Do1ro-yO3LoqoG5AYxlmnxYN3HCjzvNXO1jnb4EJnIIgBl81DVBIDSw0uCWBbnJdVss_UyrhVJYPAJrqQ0PvPDoK-EoSSeQFphCx7ki20TkvwnmwSe7cvlvJydLEHy06rcgreAL3TEI/s4160/Sustainable%20Travel%20Guide%20Vienna%20-%20Tram%20is%20easy%20in%20Vienna%20Vegan%20Guide.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sustainable Travel Guide Vienna - Tram is easy in Vienna Vegan Guide" border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="2768" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinbrPjRvyMPH0JRRQd-ldX7sHsHK356O1jPa9MTXg5jfOD8p-6Do1ro-yO3LoqoG5AYxlmnxYN3HCjzvNXO1jnb4EJnIIgBl81DVBIDSw0uCWBbnJdVss_UyrhVJYPAJrqQ0PvPDoK-EoSSeQFphCx7ki20TkvwnmwSe7cvlvJydLEHy06rcgreAL3TEI/s16000/Sustainable%20Travel%20Guide%20Vienna%20-%20Tram%20is%20easy%20in%20Vienna%20Vegan%20Guide.JPG" title="Sustainable Travel Guide Vienna - Tram is easy in Vienna Vegan Guide" /></a></div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Vienna has very good public transport, so you can easily go around the city in trams, buses and metro. As I mentioned earlier, Austria (even Vienna) is known for the best drinking water in the world. The tap water comes from mountain springs, so even if you forget to carry your own water bottle, you can ask any cafe or restaurant and you'll be fine. They even have water refill and drinking taps across the city.</span></div></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Many vegan restaurants in the city prepare delicious meals using seasonal local ingredients, make sure to support local brands instead of exploitative chains with imported foods that come with a lot of carbon footprint.</span></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;">Vienna has become one of my fav places in Europe! </span></div></div></div>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-6841338721379485592023-01-10T12:27:00.004-08:002023-01-10T12:27:40.313-08:00Vox Media formally bans fossil fuel advertisements to address climate change<p> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Awesome climate news: Vox Media formally bans fossil fuel advertisements as part of a
broader set of policies and initiatives the publisher is taking to address the
climate crisis. THIS IS A BIG WIN FOR US.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPibYJEs7DQDA-1C3R6DHtdil0nBcUGqsGwMznpVaBLA-IdL8MVem5Xl6X112_bOv1xja4Y01q1Z9-ev9ZXGvf3v17KfY2vM2e1VPp5NNm-UBfvL6u337yi8gdVJyqxkh3ABPGA_XBFleV0vQ-WV7vPRpHhI3wJvROVFG87YzpwQNuJTUFEYRzHNH/s1920/Vox%20Media%20Bans%20Fossil%20Fuel%20Ads.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vox Media Bans Fossil Fuel Ads" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPibYJEs7DQDA-1C3R6DHtdil0nBcUGqsGwMznpVaBLA-IdL8MVem5Xl6X112_bOv1xja4Y01q1Z9-ev9ZXGvf3v17KfY2vM2e1VPp5NNm-UBfvL6u337yi8gdVJyqxkh3ABPGA_XBFleV0vQ-WV7vPRpHhI3wJvROVFG87YzpwQNuJTUFEYRzHNH/s16000/Vox%20Media%20Bans%20Fossil%20Fuel%20Ads.png" title="Vox Media Bans Fossil Fuel Ads" /></a></div><p></p><p style="background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; margin: 0cm; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; vertical-align: baseline; widows: 2;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">The
move makes Vox the second major global publisher to cease accepting
advertisements from companies that extract fossil fuels </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">including ExxonMobil, BP, Chevron, and Shell. The company's refusal to accept advertisements from fossil-fuel industry that is simply greenwashing with its false commitments is commendable. The Guardian</span></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> instituted a similar ban in 2020.</span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: inherit; margin: 0cm; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; vertical-align: baseline; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">The
owner of New York Magazine, Popsugar and The Cut (among others), actually stopped
accepting fossil fuel ads since the start of 2021 but has now formalised the
policy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Yay Vox for
choosing planet over profits! Such a wonderful start to 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Vox Media has also partnered with Scope3, an advertising tech firm that enables publishers to measure, reduce and offset the emissions associated with adverts. Advertisers will pay for the impact of actual audience impressions, while Vox Media will pay to offset other emissions.</span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18px;">Hope more media companies and online outlets will follow the suit and acknowledge the realities of climate science over fossil-fuel industry influence.</span></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">This is a win
for each one of you who had been taking action for the planet. Those of you who
were out there on the streets, organizing in the background, challenging
politicians, using social media to spread the word, talking to your friends and
family, educating yourselves and others, and silently doing your bit for the
planet. Our individual and collective action has the power to bring change. Let’s
be positive change-makers……………<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">What changes
are you making for the planet in 2023?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background: white; margin: 0cm; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial",sans-serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">{Remember,
even a small change helps!} <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-19705026229563106812023-01-06T08:59:00.013-08:002023-01-06T10:10:34.483-08:00Jordan Travel Guide - Our Vegan Jordan Trip<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjg_eQurgb0l-9m-m1VhV11uO8t-U9r-ksk6NABTyWnPpUnfD1zBoT904aBvUGoEJi4g3Bax-5ezwKQKmy8enX3Z7NaPoe9rV0rhN5Qh3ZghaWfB_DGXmOjGitz3qRpGGgPvrHOlMGFPB8BHTdcGT3yi-xMJjTfcqm2iTT3CcM07MVMQ9WZ7zBaSuh/s4032/Travel%20to%20Jordan%20-%20Where%20to%20travel%20in%20Jordan%20-%20Petra%20Aqaba%20Wadi%20Rum.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Travel to Jordan - Where to travel in Jordan - Petra Aqaba Wadi Rum" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjg_eQurgb0l-9m-m1VhV11uO8t-U9r-ksk6NABTyWnPpUnfD1zBoT904aBvUGoEJi4g3Bax-5ezwKQKmy8enX3Z7NaPoe9rV0rhN5Qh3ZghaWfB_DGXmOjGitz3qRpGGgPvrHOlMGFPB8BHTdcGT3yi-xMJjTfcqm2iTT3CcM07MVMQ9WZ7zBaSuh/s16000/Travel%20to%20Jordan%20-%20Where%20to%20travel%20in%20Jordan%20-%20Petra%20Aqaba%20Wadi%20Rum.jpg" title="Travel to Jordan - Where to travel in Jordan - Petra Aqaba Wadi Rum" /></a></div><i><span style="font-size: medium;">After an incredible 7 days in Jordan – hiking, walking, swimming, driving, floating, magical sunsets and sunrise, camping in bubble, witnessing beautiful deserts, and many magical other experiences – I’ve got to say Jordan totally surprised us. </span></i></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">From deserts to mountains, forests, and canyons, Jordan is a magnificent splendour. The country is endowed with unique landscapes, historical and archaeological marvels, dazzling rose-red sandstone rock facades, red & dead sea, and amazing beach hotels {with great hospitality}. Driving is easy and one of the best ways to explore this beautiful country.</span></p><p><b></b></p><hr /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>Our Jordan itinerary: Where to go in Jordan?</b></h2><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Amman, Petra, Aqaba, and Wadi Rum are must-visits when you are in Jordan. Your trip must include atleast one night in one of the dead sea resorts. 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margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnEnw4vJGEj/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">A post shared by Shruti Jain: Vegan Fashion 🌱 (@styledestino)</span></a></p></div></blockquote> <span style="font-size: medium;"><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Our trip to Jordan started from Amman where we stayed for two nights before driving down to Petra. "The Lost City" of Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and</span><span style="font-size: large;"> is just a two-hour drive from Amman. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Our stay in Petra was in the Luxotel Bubble Hotel in Wadi Musa. It was an interesting experience for my friends who were staying in a bubble hotel for the first time. For me, I would say I've seen better bubble options. It was an expansive room, but it had really tiny inconvenient bathrooms. However, the service was good and the residing chef was amazing - he prepared vegan and even Jain meals on request. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">On the day we arrived, we enjoyed the sunset view from our hotel and took a dip in the jacuzzi, gazing the stars. Next day, we started the day early to explore the wonder of the world!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">There are two ways to enter Petra: </span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The front entrance</b> – about 4.5 kms to get to the Treasury and further ahead 2-3 kms for more sites </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>The back entrance from Little Petra</b> – about 13 kms total. A longer hike but an incredible way to see Petra</span></li></ul><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Be prepared for a long walk to explore the ancient city of Petra. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and carry your own water. Please do not engage in animal cruelty by taking camel or donkey rides. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We could not take the Petra by night experience, which looks magnificent because they don't have night tours on weekends. 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margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CjfdhBev-81/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">A post shared by Shruti Jain: Vegan Fashion 🌱 (@styledestino)</span></a></p></div></blockquote> <span style="font-size: medium;"><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">After two nights in Petra, we drove to the beautiful coastal town of Aqaba. We stayed in <a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/aqjlc-al-manara-a-luxury-collection-hotel-saraya-aqaba/overview/" target="_blank">Al Manara Saraya Aqaba </a>hotel by Marriott and loved everything about the stay. Set on the red sea, it was a beautiful luxury hotel with expansive rooms and attentive staff. The service was amazing and their staff was very warm and friendly.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We did a day trip to Wadi Rum from Aqaba, which was the easiest way to travel. It took us a little over an hour (75 km). However, we booked a Jeep tour with a local guide from Wadi Rum, which is the best way to explore this beautiful mysterious desert with spectacular landscape of dramatic sandstone cliffs.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">With its reddish sand and rose-red mountains Wadi Rum looks like the arid and red surface of Mars. No wonder Wadi Rum is a Hollywood favorite for films set on the red planet. In fact, many popular Hollywood films have been shot here including The Martian (2015), The Last Days on Mars (2013), Red Planet (2000), Mission to Mars (2000), Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), Aladdin (2019).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">While we chose to do a day trip to Wadi Rum, you can also choose to stay a night or two in one of the desert bubble hotels or glamp-tents. Star gazing is really popular in Wadi Rum and if you love hiking you'll love it!.</span></p><p><b></b></p><hr /><div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>Things you must do in Jordan</b></h2><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;">🏝</span>We floated in the Dead Sea (an epic experience), slathered ourselves with black mud mask, </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626;"> 🏜</span>explored the ancient city of Petra (part of 7 new wonders of the world), </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">🐪 experienced the incredible landscapes of Wadi Rum </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">🌱 enjoyed the delicious vegan food customised by hotel chefs and </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">🌴 had a blast in the ocean city of Aqaba and picked some Jordanian dates and the brown Jordanian Zaatar from the local market.</span></li></ul><div><p><b></b></p><hr /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>What is Jordan Pass and Do You Need It?</b></h2><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Part of the Jordan government tourism scheme, the <b>Jordan Pass</b> package combines a tourist visa with admission to about 40 tourist sites across the country for a discounted price. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">It exempts you from paying tourist visa fees (but does not exempt you from a visa) and is a no-brainer if you are traveling for more than 3 days. The pass needs to be <a href="https://www.jordanpass.jo/" target="_blank">purchased online</a> in advance of your arrival in Jordan in order to realise the savings available. Once you make the payment and purchase the pass, you’ll receive your downloadable Jordan Pass via e-mail. Take a print-out of the pass; this is all you need to show to enter each included tourist attraction.</span></p><p><b></b></p><hr /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>
Is Jordan vegan-friendly?</b></h2><p></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Amman surprisingly has a few 100% vegan restaurants and one is also located in the dead-sea area. Our lunch in Amman was at the vegan restaurant <a href="https://www.instagram.com/baytsara/" target="_blank">Bayt Sara</a> run by Sara who is a vegan activist in the city and is really friendly and warm. Our dinner was at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/v.spectrumkitchen/" target="_blank">V-Spectrum Kicthen</a>, a tiny cute cafe with a small menu. The salad was a miss here, but you can try other hot meals. If you're in the mood for hummus and falafel you should visit Al Quds Falafel (vegetarian).</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We could not find any vegan places outside of Amman. However, if you are staying in good hotel chains, they all cater to vegan and even Jain vegan food on request. You just need to give them a heads-up in advance.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">If you can't find anything, they have really amazing fresh produce in Jordan. This along with their delicious olives and zaatar and you can make your own salads!</span></p><p><b></b></p><hr /><h2><b>What is a good time to travel to Jordan</b></h2><p><span style="font-size: medium;">We went in first week of October and it was slightly warm. Hot sunny days but with cool breeze. If you want to avoid the sun, the second week of October is a good time to travel. Spring time, i.e. March-May is also a good time to travel here.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">June and August are summer months in Jordan and are insanely hot and dry. The temperature can easily rise up to 40 degrees, so avoid travel during this period.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">From November to February, the country receives a great deal of cold and cloudy days. It even rains, snows, and has sleet and hail on occasion. They even shut down Petra if there is any risk of flood, so check weather conditions and warnings if you are planning in winter. </span></p><p><b></b></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><hr /><b>Here are a few key takeaways from the trip: </b></h2><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">✨ Shrouded in mystery and intrigue, the rose city of Petra was truly a delight. This spectacular rock-carved ancient city with its archaeological treasures is also one of the seven wonders of the new world that you should visit mindfully.</span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJh-i7wC5XDTQjkQX0BhxF3HGeoy__t_lKX1JG2jDJAgur1kXw5W7lvmiO4Dww7EaVwFPhhXKsZ5wJIXuJ7k33wlepVqeKJKGqzvhGh16i__M8cnEdRB5o8RMCqCo8WnxJEjhvDxFADn5Xt6zXyxi1SfitlorJbfXVp_c0vca23s2gKXhu6ik21VvT/s4032/Petra%20Travel%20Guide%20-%20Where%20to%20Travel%20in%20Jordan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Al Manara Aqaba - Where to stay in Aqaba - Jordan Travel Guide" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJh-i7wC5XDTQjkQX0BhxF3HGeoy__t_lKX1JG2jDJAgur1kXw5W7lvmiO4Dww7EaVwFPhhXKsZ5wJIXuJ7k33wlepVqeKJKGqzvhGh16i__M8cnEdRB5o8RMCqCo8WnxJEjhvDxFADn5Xt6zXyxi1SfitlorJbfXVp_c0vca23s2gKXhu6ik21VvT/s16000/Petra%20Travel%20Guide%20-%20Where%20to%20Travel%20in%20Jordan.jpg" title="Al Manara Aqaba - Where to stay in Aqaba - Jordan Travel Guide" /></a></div><p> <span style="font-size: medium;">🐫 Don’t be a part of animal cruelty, which is part of the travel experiences of Jordan. Be prepared for walks and trails to explore Petra. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">🌇The capital city of Amman is set on mountains, making the uphill-downhill drive in the city really fun. Take a trip to Rome from Amman by visiting the Citadel (Roman ruins) and Roman Theater- its great for history buffs and perfect backdrop for pictures for Instagrammers. Here's your <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CjvflikjWC5/" target="_blank">guide to spending 24hrs in Amman</a>.</span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmw8uSsxw1OAgmnTmLbiF6B7B9RQuVXwfvdmWF8Y3dOPBCNDo3dHgJWXUWYgz2bJirRCvB5Iu4EALtwsF29EKW2_zRtDyUxElM8m3hq3Hl0R5cfCNDjES0bJEXQXV3Q7gZriXkjq_HuG3rzE9GskSzwLnxLqKXsDWAdu5PBq0KrTo50jUcZC0zk58/s4032/Roman%20Theater%20Amman%20-%20Things%20to%20do%20in%20Jordan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Roman Theater Amman - Things to do in Jordan" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmw8uSsxw1OAgmnTmLbiF6B7B9RQuVXwfvdmWF8Y3dOPBCNDo3dHgJWXUWYgz2bJirRCvB5Iu4EALtwsF29EKW2_zRtDyUxElM8m3hq3Hl0R5cfCNDjES0bJEXQXV3Q7gZriXkjq_HuG3rzE9GskSzwLnxLqKXsDWAdu5PBq0KrTo50jUcZC0zk58/s16000/Roman%20Theater%20Amman%20-%20Things%20to%20do%20in%20Jordan.jpg" title="Roman Theater Amman - Things to do in Jordan" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">♻️Carry your own reusable filtration water bottle as tap water is not drinkable in Jordan. We requested at every hotel to provide us the filtered water but they could only give us bottled water. Environmental education and recycling facilities are scarce in Jordan, so you will have to travel mindfully with a little extra effort. I carried my own reusable straw and cutlery {fortunately} and requested to refill my water bottle from the 16-liter refillable mineral water dispenser wherever possible.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">🏜 Watching the sunset in the beautiful Wadi Rum desert is magical. A day trip with a Bedouin guide is highly recommended. Even camping there overnight is a good idea. </span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGR2WuwL4hb_TknS-UPDxaXF34TOM2mJMlg99FcjVg6LDaQjFhRss9llGSwmDLZzotqTudLpkUzjel3dPJZqngDLHUd_oSDTizHl_bIR9Oh5pHRJ9fMKgWPOPhYkkFACUmPP4sjFS6MV9MCNqYp6elxuNlhKKAFs4fSzVqVHXXOiBFVNcq4gN6MMLV/s3669/Wadi%20Rum%20Jordan%20-%20Where%20to%20Travel%20in%20Jordan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Al Manara Aqaba - Where to stay in Aqaba - Jordan Travel Guide" border="0" data-original-height="3669" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGR2WuwL4hb_TknS-UPDxaXF34TOM2mJMlg99FcjVg6LDaQjFhRss9llGSwmDLZzotqTudLpkUzjel3dPJZqngDLHUd_oSDTizHl_bIR9Oh5pHRJ9fMKgWPOPhYkkFACUmPP4sjFS6MV9MCNqYp6elxuNlhKKAFs4fSzVqVHXXOiBFVNcq4gN6MMLV/s16000/Wadi%20Rum%20Jordan%20-%20Where%20to%20Travel%20in%20Jordan.jpg" title="Al Manara Aqaba - Where to stay in Aqaba - Jordan Travel Guide" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;">🗯️ Bubble hotel in the desert is a truly unique experience that we enjoyed, including the star gazing from our bed. They have great options in Petra and Wadi Rum. We stayed at Petra Bubble Luxotel Hotel. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">🏝 Make sure to visit the beautiful coastal Aqaba city with the Red Sea. This hidden gem with beautiful beaches and amazing hotels is perfect to unplug & chill! </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCEcctDRGoPGQgg9iM_1do8RsPgnVD0KSPChMmynjRn6HabNNVZWw_uNpRJOLvMzbdu_xoNZ14w3tCxG6CiB86NDvZMNXzK2PJglmKqJnapR0VTq3Zk0UeaFYEt0_ByCwsKJbU1nuB31cj_lwXe4BG_mmxOi5wEG-CbJeswXXVsgMh49J9w9UQMyUw/s2659/Al%20Manara%20Aqaba%20-%20Where%20to%20stay%20in%20Aqaba%20-%20Jordan%20Travel%20Guide.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Al Manara Aqaba - Where to stay in Aqaba - Jordan Travel Guide" border="0" data-original-height="2659" data-original-width="1980" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCEcctDRGoPGQgg9iM_1do8RsPgnVD0KSPChMmynjRn6HabNNVZWw_uNpRJOLvMzbdu_xoNZ14w3tCxG6CiB86NDvZMNXzK2PJglmKqJnapR0VTq3Zk0UeaFYEt0_ByCwsKJbU1nuB31cj_lwXe4BG_mmxOi5wEG-CbJeswXXVsgMh49J9w9UQMyUw/s16000/Al%20Manara%20Aqaba%20-%20Where%20to%20stay%20in%20Aqaba%20-%20Jordan%20Travel%20Guide.JPG" title="Al Manara Aqaba - Where to stay in Aqaba - Jordan Travel Guide" /></a></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">🌊 When in Jordan you must visit the Dead Sea with its miraculous healing properties! Floating in the dead sea is a unique experience that I highly recommend (atleast once in a lifetime). But did you know the DeadSea is depleting? So, make it happen now!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6j-Xdp1pHTF0VTJELAhkvWvfXpkvjlIsOMC-6JHyljF5KGyoEg-yjBSO3TsI1eC-5NOrjiFqtbjakphUFKWnmTP4s-j547EDZcue-fCGSRiABGptobBSCZ3mhjC2ZDByNteS3FhucjfIiveaxG5P9d6U8XLF4bltqsjHsfv8d1kLW-dFTdyPOAAkF/s3232/Dead%20Sea%20Kempinski%20-%20Your%20Jordan%20Travel%20guide%20-%20things%20to%20do%20in%20Jordan%20Dead%20Sea.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Dead Sea Kempinski - Your Jordan Travel guide - things to do in Jordan Dead Sea" border="0" data-original-height="3232" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6j-Xdp1pHTF0VTJELAhkvWvfXpkvjlIsOMC-6JHyljF5KGyoEg-yjBSO3TsI1eC-5NOrjiFqtbjakphUFKWnmTP4s-j547EDZcue-fCGSRiABGptobBSCZ3mhjC2ZDByNteS3FhucjfIiveaxG5P9d6U8XLF4bltqsjHsfv8d1kLW-dFTdyPOAAkF/s16000/Dead%20Sea%20Kempinski%20-%20Your%20Jordan%20Travel%20guide%20-%20things%20to%20do%20in%20Jordan%20Dead%20Sea.jpg" title="Dead Sea Kempinski - Your Jordan Travel guide - things to do in Jordan Dead Sea" /></a></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">🌱Traveling vegan in Jordan is easy. Amman & Dead Sea have #vegan restaurants, and in other places most chefs understand and cater to vegan diets (they did Jain and vegan for us). Veganising many Jordanian dishes is pretty easy too! </span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">🌵Load up on the yummy zaatar powder from Jordan before you leave (and their delicious medjool dates).</span></p></div>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-72465819328216689712022-12-13T12:46:00.003-08:002022-12-13T12:54:40.934-08:00Your Vegan Berlin Guide: The Best Vegan Places to Visit in Berlin<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE3EX1ekZGU0mSzj1vPkNRpKH_Ve3KvrxU2ZlSsvK3ADwv6oMVF6XX8hxEzz3Oo7bY8MOY1u7TWjvdpSTvW4ZCjfrExWwR9bu2TDU1Ce4kutV3xJYSilZ3T43RMZgBUpwi0sn9p-Zw2b8F2D2KrKM62OGarS_cPmTU1ll71tAe9j8dP72hp4Pn-qkf/s1784/Vegan%20Berlin%20Guide%20-%20Best%20vegan%20places%20to%20eat%20and%20shop%20in%20Berlin.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vegan Berlin Guide - Best vegan places to eat and shop in Berlin" border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="1536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE3EX1ekZGU0mSzj1vPkNRpKH_Ve3KvrxU2ZlSsvK3ADwv6oMVF6XX8hxEzz3Oo7bY8MOY1u7TWjvdpSTvW4ZCjfrExWwR9bu2TDU1Ce4kutV3xJYSilZ3T43RMZgBUpwi0sn9p-Zw2b8F2D2KrKM62OGarS_cPmTU1ll71tAe9j8dP72hp4Pn-qkf/s16000/Vegan%20Berlin%20Guide%20-%20Best%20vegan%20places%20to%20eat%20and%20shop%20in%20Berlin.JPG" title="Vegan Berlin Guide - Best vegan places to eat and shop in Berlin" /></a></div>Berlin is a foodies heaven, especially if you are vegan. Its often ranked as one of the most vegan-friendly cities in the world and for good reasons. From vegan restaurants and vegan cafes to vegan fashion stores and vegan supermarkets and even a vegetarian hotel - Berlin has it all! I've traveled to Berlin a few times and each time I travel, I fall in love with the city all over again. There's always so much energy in this city and everytime you visit, you'll discover new vegan restaurants and cafes to indulge into. There's no dearth of vegan places in Berlin.<br /><br />Even restaurants that have meat products very well understand "Vegan" and make sure not to cross-contaminate for the vegans’ sake. So, drop off your extra bags at a <a href="https://usebounce.com/city/berlin">suitcase storage facility in Berlin</a> and head to one of these excellent eateries for a carefree meal and shop at amazing vegan stores thereafter. <br /><br /><hr /><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Vegan Breakfast in Berlin</b></span></div><div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4UQ48X4lB6CxUU0nLRQjy87U_D_bSlpTXZHEla-Aa-mKf2yXI5LNbsobL9V94hpvrm2YxuG-6ZKHjhNZwz9MNgu62hyGmxP-46NJACe03yU8gCCVbPOb6meh07Mpcd0E2yQ_PjZrmEOrUddxjZ_cUYt5IP8K9zU__6Imy8MDiCk9bBQRuyCtLy1r/s3264/Vegan%20Berlin%20Guide%20-%20Hotel%20Almodovar%20Berlin%20Vegetarian%20Hotel.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vegan Berlin Guide - Hotel Almodovar Berlin Vegetarian Hotel" border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4UQ48X4lB6CxUU0nLRQjy87U_D_bSlpTXZHEla-Aa-mKf2yXI5LNbsobL9V94hpvrm2YxuG-6ZKHjhNZwz9MNgu62hyGmxP-46NJACe03yU8gCCVbPOb6meh07Mpcd0E2yQ_PjZrmEOrUddxjZ_cUYt5IP8K9zU__6Imy8MDiCk9bBQRuyCtLy1r/s16000/Vegan%20Berlin%20Guide%20-%20Hotel%20Almodovar%20Berlin%20Vegetarian%20Hotel.JPG" title="Vegan Berlin Guide - Hotel Almodovar Berlin Vegetarian Hotel" /></a></div><br />Hotel Almodovar</b></div><div>A luxury vegetarian hotel in Berin, <a href="https://almodovarhotel.de/en/home-5/" target="_blank">Almodovar</a> (with its focus on sustainability) is not just a great place to stay, but also serves amazing vegan brunch. Everything on their menu is meat and fish free and they have a wide variety of vegan options for their breakfast. You'll be spoilt for choice. I loved their croissants.</div><div><br /></div><b>No Milk Today</b><br /><a href="https://www.no-milk-today-berlin.de/">No Milk Today</a> gets its name from a song in the sixties by the same name. And they take their veganism seriously. They bake and cook everything themselves, so they know what goes in it and stick to organic and fair-trade items. Try their sandwiches, scrambled tofu, or smoothie bowl.</div><div> <br /><b>Plant Base</b><br />Located in a bookstore, Plant Base serves lunch and breakfast with vegan pastries, granola, tofu scramble, and bagels. You can get raw juices and fruits, kimchi, and vegan hot chocolate. They also have beer and wine. The casual ambiance is as refreshing as the food. They even have veganism workshops!</div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://www.gehvegberlin.de/" target="_blank">Geh Veg</a></b></div><div>From pancakes and croissants, a hearty smoothie bowl, avocado toast and milkshakes, this vegan cafe dishes out delicious brunch options. Make sure to reach there with an appetite. Be there when the cafe opens if you don't want to wait in a queue. </div><div><br /></div><div><b>Ataya Caffe</b></div><div>Whether you are starting or ending your day, Ataya has a wide variety of delicious choices. However, Attaya is well-known for its Sunday brunch. The menu is expansive and interesting - the Sunday brunch menu is neat and for breakfast you can try the vegan scrambled eggs. They have some really yummy African dishes on the menu - strongly recommend their ravioli bowl and jollof plate if you're heading for brunch. Ah, their coffee is pretty delicious too! Its located in Zelterstr.</div><div><br /></div><div><hr /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Casual Meals</b></span></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7y3tGKzibC_6jKRrItKQ95kU78hV_qqaXWCzIHqN78r01fXKdFj5TfWLqeoM2poRuqr7ddiBG-Mt5tiewCh4mbW0XcuW5BJu6ugGSm5xddH1KK52yaMYWCEQNvbD_m7iQy-wp1FNf5aITvredumH0sScqIoj17Jz35sMraw1me_d1MlnwRiUlaOB/s1624/Ga%20Ya%20Ya%20Vegan%20Restaurant%20in%20Berlin%20-%20Vegan%20Berlin%20Guide%20-%20best%20Asian%20vegan%20cuisine.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ga Ya Ya Vegan Restaurant in Berlin - Vegan Berlin Guide - best Asian vegan cuisine" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1624" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7y3tGKzibC_6jKRrItKQ95kU78hV_qqaXWCzIHqN78r01fXKdFj5TfWLqeoM2poRuqr7ddiBG-Mt5tiewCh4mbW0XcuW5BJu6ugGSm5xddH1KK52yaMYWCEQNvbD_m7iQy-wp1FNf5aITvredumH0sScqIoj17Jz35sMraw1me_d1MlnwRiUlaOB/s16000/Ga%20Ya%20Ya%20Vegan%20Restaurant%20in%20Berlin%20-%20Vegan%20Berlin%20Guide%20-%20best%20Asian%20vegan%20cuisine.png" title="Ga Ya Ya Vegan Restaurant in Berlin - Vegan Berlin Guide - best Asian vegan cuisine" /></a></div><a href="https://www.gayaya-berlin.de/en/home.html" target="_blank">Ga Ya Ya</a></b></div><div>I stumbled upon this plant-based Asian restaurant accidentally. I couldn't find a cab on the street and was starving. Just then I spotted this vegan restaurant on my way, and was really happy as its become one of my fav places in Berlin. They serve pan-Asian cuisine and add no colorings or non-sense to your food - healthy but wholesome and delicious. Their old-charm decor is comforting and they are really flexible and can accommodate any dietary needs - Jain, gluten-free, nut-free - you name it! Definitely try their mango lassi. </div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Hot Dog Soup<br /></b>For the best vegan hotdogs in Berlin, check out <a href="http://www.hot-dog-soup.de/index.htm" target="_blank">Hot Dog Soup</a>. They sell them dirty ballpark style or you can get a red-hot chili dog with vegan chili. Sample dogs with sauerkraut, Brazil dogs with chili sauce, and Hawaiian dogs with pineapple chili sauce, and many types of soup too.</div><div> <br /><b>Crunch Kantine</b><br />Grab your food from a buffet and it's all you can eat! Each day, the menu changes as to what is freshest in the local produce markets. There are over a dozen dishes on the buffet to choose from. They are open all day and 80% of the buffet is vegan. Even meat eaters will not notice the difference! <br /><br /></div><div><b>Feel Seoul Good</b><br />This <a href="http://feelseoulgood.de/" target="_blank">vegan Korean restaurant</a> has traditional Korean food served vegan style. They have “sushi” rolls, kimchi, Korean pancakes, bibimbap bowls, dumplings, and more. Try the Korean Dream soup or the spicy cucumber salad. Desserts include lucky pumpkin cake, fresh fruit, or crème brûlée.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Mana Restaurant</b></div><div>For pancake lovers, Mana in Schöneberg is a must-visit. Their blueberry pancakes are to die for and their lunch bowls super delicious. Everything is freshly prepared and healthy. Once you're done eating, don't forget to stop by at <i><b>Loveco vegan fashion store</b></i> nearby, its a short stroll from the restaurant.</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Santa Cantina</b></div><div>Santa Cantina has vegan Mexican food that you cannot tell is vegan no matter how long you have been a vegan. Their black bean tacos and hibiscus tacos are amazing. The soy chorizo tacos are fantastic as well. They also have other vegan choices like nachos and fries with gravy.<br /></div><br /><hr /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fine Dining</b></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFmoa_JgGvoeoJfjuhrxjNDW77aJKd59K9ezOcPC73MBLpjnH-GLp9AtSgSYV9OLoA2JIoh8i3hyBmIiM1c34do-m2oYLbFZLAIYlN9ZhOTYMkSfyavhiqr-ccGxrw5PpXr0jW-ZAWHYeeCsOdtrfajcf8paj5bFgwClKEM310M6lbIpaB3j5c9QO/s1200/Kopps%20Fine%20Dining%20Restaurant%20in%20Berlin%20-%20Vegan%20Berlin%20Guide.jpg" style="font-weight: bold; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Kopps Fine Dining Restaurant in Berlin - Vegan Berlin Guide" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYFmoa_JgGvoeoJfjuhrxjNDW77aJKd59K9ezOcPC73MBLpjnH-GLp9AtSgSYV9OLoA2JIoh8i3hyBmIiM1c34do-m2oYLbFZLAIYlN9ZhOTYMkSfyavhiqr-ccGxrw5PpXr0jW-ZAWHYeeCsOdtrfajcf8paj5bFgwClKEM310M6lbIpaB3j5c9QO/s16000/Kopps%20Fine%20Dining%20Restaurant%20in%20Berlin%20-%20Vegan%20Berlin%20Guide.jpg" title="Kopps Fine Dining Restaurant in Berlin - Vegan Berlin Guide" /></a></div><div><b>Kopps</b></div><div>For a great vegan fine-dining experience in Berlin, <a href="https://www.kopps-berlin.de/en/resturant-en.html" target="_blank">Kopps</a> is a great pick. The restaurant vibe is classy without being snooty, food is delicious (they have a seven-course vegan menu), and service very friendly and attentive. Its the perfect place for a romantic date or celebrate something special with your friends. Every plate served looks like a work of art. The menu changes frequently and you'll enjoy every bite. The chef was sweet enough to prepare a special Jain-friendly vegan meal especially for me - an item which was not on their menu and was made using seasonal ingredients. The desserts were out of the world too and service world-class (you don't often find such good service in Berlin)!</div><div><br /></div><div><div><b>Lucky Leek</b></div><div>You will need your phone to take pics at <a href="https://lucky-leek.com/" target="_blank">Lucky Leek</a> because their food is as beautiful as it is delicious. They even have a Michelin star! From sesame tartare and artichoke soup to Lucky Leek stroganoff, you will be delighted. The desserts of banana ice “cream” or plum crumble are fantastic too. </div><div><br /></div></div><div><b>Cookies and Cream</b></div><div>Vegan diners with a Michelin star are hard to come by. But hey, its Berlin and of course you'll find one in town. One of the most popular fine-dining restaurants in Berlin happens to be vegan. You need to book a spot in advance, and make sure to turn up in your absolute to blend it. Their menu changes in accordance with the seasons and focuses on regional products. Every dish is innovative, a true culinary experience, and every dish is dancing with flavors. However, they don't easily cater to special diets like Jain.<br /><br /><b>Secret Garden</b><br /><a href="https://www.secretgardenberlin.com/" target="_blank">Secret Garden</a> sounds so mysterious and it is with vegan sushi in all different styles and flavors. But they also serve other Japanese dishes that are vegan as well. Try the Little Island dumplings, Pink Panther summer rolls, or the Sinneswandel, which is red curry with shitake mushrooms, sprouts, tofu, and veggies with rice.<br /><br /><hr /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Fast Food</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkDAuXba35m9UWwNbF9t-RIsw8RjNJq5fj5UFGARC4bRSOYgB6ITj-FcsdSWbXuCFd5LiSdsj4hmjDjOJZRzuRWApiDsJEXzoCPObqDzbYjfpiHGkxhwXUHLmzRUvsueIyhuomx8mLn7OUx97M9zauu569CL1XUAeO2ENeaZq-de_wesy7sjYGUEAY/s950/Lias%20Kitchen%20Vegan%20Burgers%20in%20Berlin%20-%20Vegan%20Berlin%20Travel%20Guide.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Lias Kitchen Vegan Burgers in Berlin - Vegan Berlin Travel Guide" border="0" data-original-height="694" data-original-width="950" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkDAuXba35m9UWwNbF9t-RIsw8RjNJq5fj5UFGARC4bRSOYgB6ITj-FcsdSWbXuCFd5LiSdsj4hmjDjOJZRzuRWApiDsJEXzoCPObqDzbYjfpiHGkxhwXUHLmzRUvsueIyhuomx8mLn7OUx97M9zauu569CL1XUAeO2ENeaZq-de_wesy7sjYGUEAY/s16000/Lias%20Kitchen%20Vegan%20Burgers%20in%20Berlin%20-%20Vegan%20Berlin%20Travel%20Guide.jpg" title="Lias Kitchen Vegan Burgers in Berlin - Vegan Berlin Travel Guide" /></a><i><span style="color: #999999; font-size: xx-small;">Image courtesy: <a href="https://menulist.menu/restaurants/berlin/lias-kitchen-100-vegan" target="_blank">Menulist</a></span></i></div><br /><div><b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/liaskitchenberlin" target="_blank">Lia's Kitchen</a></b></div><div>Nested in the cute neighbourhood of Prenzlauer, they serve lip smacking housemade burgers and salads packed with vegan cheese that they make in-house too.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Vincent Vegan</b></div><div><a href="https://vincent-vegan.com/index" target="_blank">Vincent Vegan</a> only serves plant-based foods and their fast food is fresh and delicious. Try their Cheesy One with “special cheese”, the Vincent Vegnuggz, or the Vish and Chips. The curry vurst is also completely vegan. For dessert, try a Veg Sundae or “milk” shake. <br /><br /></div><div><b>Vedang Plant Burger </b><br />At the Mall of Berlin, you can find the <a href="https://vedang.de/" target="_blank">Vedang Plant Burger</a>. They serve a variety of plant-based burgers including one called the Beyond Burger. They also have vegan fries, nuggets, and ice cream. They even have vegan mayo and a Mary Jane CBD burger with 5% CBD oil.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/momosberlin" target="_blank">Momos Berlin</a></b></div><div>Fluffy, crispy, little pockets of heaven - momos from Momos Berlin are best vegan momos in town. They're made using organic ingredients and the place runs on green energy. What more can you ask for?<br /><br /><hr /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Vegan Desserts</b></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1aXoce-MPCJL4v2rATnaDLTaz4w1EgorqmS0f9x4ESQE0D8ylMHQblK6XOVU7xpXfmzE9-AmVqOjboAhmBLM_YicLrS6ErqXU9PkRMpAxmNaeVNEtH47OYCazk1VZUgeFoawY-GDYQjHJCFGpFspwWLmLTFRMTaD7QNd8U9ArVXExsB0e4ggXBa1/s1500/Bramibbals%20Donuts%20Berlin%20-%20Best%20vegan%20desserts%20in%20Berlin%20-%20Vegan%20donuts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Bramibbals Donuts Berlin - Best vegan desserts in Berlin - Vegan donuts" border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1aXoce-MPCJL4v2rATnaDLTaz4w1EgorqmS0f9x4ESQE0D8ylMHQblK6XOVU7xpXfmzE9-AmVqOjboAhmBLM_YicLrS6ErqXU9PkRMpAxmNaeVNEtH47OYCazk1VZUgeFoawY-GDYQjHJCFGpFspwWLmLTFRMTaD7QNd8U9ArVXExsB0e4ggXBa1/s16000/Bramibbals%20Donuts%20Berlin%20-%20Best%20vegan%20desserts%20in%20Berlin%20-%20Vegan%20donuts.jpg" title="Bramibbals Donuts Berlin - Best vegan desserts in Berlin - Vegan donuts" /></a></div><i><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image courtesy: Brammibal's Donuts</span></i></div></i><div><b><br />Brammibal’s Donuts</b><br /><div>Every donut at <a href="https://www.brammibalsdonuts.com/" target="_blank">Brammibal's</a> is vegan and even more delicious than a regular donut. With real bakers and fresh ingredients, what do you expect? You will fall in love with their donuts (and crave them more when you go back home). Every month they feature a Charity Donut where the profits go to the community. Try some of the classics or a new flavor like eggnog, cherry gingerbread, and baked apple.</div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Tigertoertchen </b><br />Vegan cupcakes? Check! Delicious flavors? Check. Great service? Yep, they have that too. In fact, <a href="https://www.tigertoertchen.de/?lang=en" target="_blank">Tigertoertchen</a> has some of the best cupcakes in Berlin. They have two shops in the city so you can go to whichever is closest to you because they are both perfect. Don’t miss the chai-latte cupcake!<br /><br /></div><div><b>Vanille & Marille Ice Cream</b><br />How about some vegan ice cream to go with your cupcakes? Vanille & Marille has seven different shops in Berlin so you are sure to find one nearby. They feature 100 varieties of flavors and while only a few of them are vegan, the few they have are heavenly. Try the Lady Cointreau (orange with chocolate sorbet).<br /><br /></div><div><b>Café Vux </b><br /><a href="http://www.vux-berlin.com/seiten/english.html" target="_blank">Café Vux</a> is a fancy little eatery with a variety of awesome desserts as well as meals. The vegan ones are just as delicious as the non-vegan choices. The peanut butter cake, cinnamon chocolate cake, and the apricot vanilla cake are all amazing, and they also have tropical smoothies and tea with rice milk. <br /><br />
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<br /><a href="https://loveco-shop.de/" target="_blank"><b>Loveco</b></a> (multiple locations including Kruezberg and Schöneberg) and <b><a href="https://www.deargoods.com/stores/fair-fashion-berlin" target="_blank">DearGoods</a></b> are two of the best vegan fashion stores in Berlin that stocks fashion brands from all over the world. Clothing, shoes and bags without leather, silk, wool, fur or any other animal materials. Don't take them for dowdy stores, just because they're vegan. Their curation is very stylish. From beautiful tencel dresses and blouses from Armedangels and stylish denim from Nudie Jeans to chic dresses from Lana Organic, comfiest organic tshirts and awesome locally-produced jewelry both the stores will spoil you with amazing choices. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Once you're done with stocking up on vegan fashion, next stop should be to <b><a href="https://www.avesu.de/" target="_blank">Avesu</a></b> vegan shoe store. They have an amazing range of vegan heels, kicks, sandals, flats and everything else in between for men and women both.</div><div><br /></div><div>Don't leave the city without paying a visit to vegan supermarket chain <b><a href="https://veganz.com/" target="_blank">Veganz</a> </b>and plastic-free vegan store <a href="https://der-sache-wegen.de/" target="_blank">Der Sache Wegen</a>. It was my first experience visiting a vegan supermarket and I went truly bonkers - like a kid in a candy shop. Stock up your favorite vegan chocolates (I love iChoc), vegan coffee mixes, cookies and everything your heart desires but you can't find easily.<br /><br /><hr />Hope you enjoy your vegan Berlin experience. Don't forget to share your favorite vegan finds in Berlin.<br /><br /> </div></div>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-34238033020360809042022-11-10T01:06:00.004-08:002022-11-10T01:32:51.776-08:00COP27: What is it? How can I participate?<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglIsbVbddt9m7bzhY0yp7hV6jSvoTZfwbDZ9P0fGLz5kxQRLQ3eX1rOJT7vdISN9eW9fKugTPT5ygAeGpdq1PaWIRAdpk62L_xd56RcwcR5I_hNxMvTcytKRx073YIUkh2XeWctKOpIqG7LGdnmA0c1EEszpSFLHAeE-751ry_qoD1vp8lwrk4Pv3E/s1920/Understanding%20COP27%20For%20Beginners%20-%20What%20is%20COP%20and%20how%20can%20I%20participate.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Understanding COP27 For Beginners - What is COP and how can I participate" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglIsbVbddt9m7bzhY0yp7hV6jSvoTZfwbDZ9P0fGLz5kxQRLQ3eX1rOJT7vdISN9eW9fKugTPT5ygAeGpdq1PaWIRAdpk62L_xd56RcwcR5I_hNxMvTcytKRx073YIUkh2XeWctKOpIqG7LGdnmA0c1EEszpSFLHAeE-751ry_qoD1vp8lwrk4Pv3E/s16000/Understanding%20COP27%20For%20Beginners%20-%20What%20is%20COP%20and%20how%20can%20I%20participate.png" title="Understanding COP27 For Beginners - What is COP and how can I participate" /></a></div><br /><strong><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">From news channels and newspapers to the internet - everyone is talking about the ongoing COP27 summit hosted in Egypt between 6<sup>th</sup> November to18<sup>th</sup>
November. It is considered a really important event to bring climate change
under control. </span></strong><p></p><p><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">We are all aware of the climate change problem. Some of us are already facing the brunt of it - floods, rising temperatures, wildfires. Its, therefore, important for us to be a part of the conversation. But with so many technical lingo, and endless </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.466667px;">acronyms</span><span style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"> being used in the conversation, we're often lost and have little sense of what's going on at COP27.</span></span></p><p><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.466667px;">Many of you may probably have no idea about what even COP27 means. Don't worry, here's your guide to everything you need to know about COP27, including the commonly used climate terms that'll help you follow the conversation and developments during and after this climate conference. Let's get to it...</span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><strong><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></strong><!--[endif]--><strong><i><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">What is COP27?<o:p></o:p></span></i></strong></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><strong><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></strong><!--[endif]--><strong><i><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Some commonly used lingo during COP27 that you should know.....<o:p></o:p></span></i></strong></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><strong><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></strong><!--[endif]--><strong><i><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">COP27 – A reality check <o:p></o:p></span></i></strong></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -18pt;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><strong><span style="color: black; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font: 7pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></strong><!--[endif]--><strong><i><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">How can I participate in COP27?</span></i></strong></p><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /></span></div><p class="MsoTitle"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 20pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;">What is
COP27?</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">COP27 event is an annual
conference attended by the world leaders that signed the United Nations
Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) in 1992. 198 countries are
members to it.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">COP </span></strong><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">stands for Conference of the Parties, and <br />
</span></strong><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">27</span></strong><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> means it is the 27th meeting<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">It is being attended by
world governments {politicians and people in power}, businesses, scientists and
environmental organisations and activists. The last conference, COP26, was held
in Glasgow in 2021 and was attended by 120 world leaders and representatives
from almost 200 countries.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Ice caps are melting, sea
levels are rising. We are already seeing floods, hurricanes, wildfires,
earthquakes, rising world hunger, and water scarcity. Europe witnesses its
hottest summer in 500 years, a third of Pakistan flooded and the Hurricane Ian
in the United States gave a wakeup call that no country and no economy is
immune from the climate crisis.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Greenhouse</span></strong><strong><span style="color: black; font-family: "Cambria Math",serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Cambria Math";">‑</span></strong><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">gas emissions from fossil-fuel burning and
deforestation are choking our planet and putting billions of people at
immediate risk.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The aim of this conference
is to figure out how to slow down global warming and decide on how to prevent climate
change and gear-up for its impact. <o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Did you know? The
world is now about 1.2celsius warmer than it was in the 19th Century - and the
amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has risen by 50%<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Now it's time for action
by the countries to put people over profits and put humanity at the centre of
every decision-making...… this conference is {hopefully} all about that.</span></strong><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> </span></p><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /></span></div><p class="MsoTitle"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 20pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi;">COP27: Agenda?</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">Cop27 holds a special significance because of its
focus on the African countries, which are the most vulnerable to climate change
despite being the lowest emitters. These countries are also the most
ill-equipped to handle environmental disasters.</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">The focus of this year’s conference is to accelerate
global climate action through emissions reduction, scaled-up adaptation efforts
and enhanced flows of appropriate finance. The Egyptian COP27 Presidency has
defined the summit’s four key goals as:</span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><o:p> </o:p></span></strong></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Mitigation: </span></strong><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">All parties, especially those in a position to “lead
by example”, are urged to take “bold and immediate actions” and to reduce
emissions to limit global warming well below 2°C.</span></strong></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Adaptation: </span></strong><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Ensure that COP27 makes the “crucially needed
progress” towards enhancing climate change resilience and assisting the
world’s most vulnerable communities.</span></strong></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Finance: </span></strong><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Make significant progress on climate finance,
including the delivery of the promised $100 billion per year to assist
developing countries.</span></strong></li></ul>
<ul style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Collaboration: </span></strong><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">As the UN negotiations are consensus-based, reaching
agreement will require “inclusive and active participation from all
stakeholders”.</span></strong><b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></li>
</ul>
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<p class="MsoTitle"><b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 20pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">What is net zero?</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;">There's a lot of talks about net-zero during the conversations of COP27, but what really is it? In simple terms, net-zero is removing as much
greenhouse gas from the atmosphere as is produced. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is
called the greenhouse gas because it is one of the gases in the atmosphere that
warms the Earth by trapping the heat in it's atmosphere.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Now if you will ask me, isn't carbon dioxide
released naturally? Yes, it does but we humans have increased CO2 in the
atmosphere by more than a third by burning fossil fuels like coal and oil.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: #666666; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Here are some of the biggest
contributors to greenhouse gas effect:</span></b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Burning fossil fuel for transportation<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Electricity production (mainly through coal and natural gas)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Animal agriculture<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Industries<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Commercial and Residential (mainly fossil fuel burned for heat,
waste handling)<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: #999999; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">(Source: </span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/82911508833183884/1131410162648808074"><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">EPA</span></a><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: #999999; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">)</span></p>
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<p class="MsoTitleCxSpFirst"><b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 20pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Your COP27 Cheat Sheet: Climate Change Glossary</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">Here are commonly used terms and acronyms,
which will help you get a better understanding of the Climate Change debate.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Adaptation:</span> </span></strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">Any action that allows us to continue to meet
our basic needs {like food, water, shelter, and health} by adjusting to actual
or expected climatic changes. These actions might include building early
warning systems for floods, or barriers to defend against rising sea level, for
example.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Biodiversity:</span> </span></strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">It refers to all Earth’s living systems
including plants, trees and animals, on land and in the sea.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Carbon Footprint:</span> </span></strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">It is a form of calculation of the amount of
carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of an
individual, organization, or community.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Carbon Offsetting:</span> </span></strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">The action or process of compensating for
carbon dioxide emissions arising from industrial or other human activity, by
participating in schemes designed to make equivalent reductions of carbon
dioxide in the atmosphere. Companies, governments and, even, individuals can
cancel out the impact of some of their emissions by investing in projects that
reduce or store carbon like forest preservation and tree plantation.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Climate Finance:</span> </span></strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">Financial aid provided to tackle climate
change. This aid is aimed to be used by developing nations to reduce carbon
emissions and to promote ways in which to adapt, mitigate and build resilience
to the effects of climate change. Green Climate Fund (GCF) was set up in COP16
in Mexico, by the developed countries for the same purpose.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Delegate:</span> </span></strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">A person who is sent to represent a country
at COP.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Fossil-Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty:</span> </span></strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">A legally binding plan to phase-out fossil
fuels and accelerate an equitable transition.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Global Stocktake:</span> </span></strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">A process of assessing global progress
towards achieving the long-term goals of Paris Agreement.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Global Warming:</span> </span></strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">Global warming is the long-term heating of the planet,
and is commonly measured as the average increase in earth’s global surface
temperature. It is human-induced, and is largely caused by an excess of greenhouse
gas emissions. Heat-trapping pollutants — mainly carbon dioxide, methane,
nitrous oxide, water vapor, and synthetic fluorinated gases—are known as
greenhouse gases.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face=""futura-pt",serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face=""futura-pt",serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Green Bonds:</span> </span></strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">Green bonds are fixed-income instrument specifically
earmarked to finance climate and environmental projects. They work like any
other corporate or government bond with borrowers issuing them to secure
financing for projects that will have a positive environmental impact.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Green Zone:</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> A dedicated area where the youth groups, public, civil society, Indigenous Peoples, charities, academics, artists and businesses can have their voices heard at COP27, through an extensive program of events, workshops, talks, and exhibitions that promote dialogue, awareness, education, and commitments.</span></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">IPCC:</span></b> </span><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">Short for Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change. It is a United Nations body that assess the science related to climate
change.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Loss and Damage:</span> </span></strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">A term used to refer to the consequences of
climate change that people can’t adapt to, or when options exist but the
communications affected don’t have access to them.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Mitigation:</span> </span></strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">Any action which helps to slow climate change
either by decreasing greenhouse emissions or removing greenhouse gases from the
atmosphere.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">NDCs:</span> </span></strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">Short for Nationally Determined
Contributions. These are climate action plans by individual countries to reduce
national greenhouse emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change under
the Paris Agreement. They’re updated every five years to ensure they’re in line
with global temperature targets.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Net-Zero:</span> </span></strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; line-height: 107%;">A balance between the amount of greenhouse gases produced and removed
from the atmosphere. In other words, net zero is the amount of carbon we put
into the atmosphere is the same as the amount we remove.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">Over 130 countries have committed to, or are
considering committing to, net-zero emissions by 2050. India aims to reach net
zero by 2070.</span><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Paris Agreement:</b></span> </span><strong><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">The Paris Agreement is an international agreement to tackle climate change, adopted in 2015's COP21 summit attended by 196 countries in Paris - hence the name. </span></strong><strong><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">The Paris Agreement requires countries to:</span></strong></p><ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">Reduce the amount of harmful greenhouse gasses produced and increase renewable types of energy like wind, solar, and wave power <o:p></o:p></span></strong></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">Limit global warming to well below 2C (3.6F), preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius (pre-industrial levels) <o:p></o:p></span></strong></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">Review progress made on the agreement every five years <o:p></o:p></span></strong></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal;"><strong><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">Support each other through finance, technology and capacity building.</span></strong></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):</span> </span></strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">Seventeen interlinked goals set by the United
Nations that serve as a call to action by all countries to end poverty,
inequality, protect the planet, and ensure that all people enjoy health,
justice and prosperity.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><strong><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;"> </span></strong></p><p class="MsoTitleCxSpFirst">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span face="futura-pt, serif" style="font-size: 13.5pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; line-height: 107%;"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC):</span> </b>An overarching treaty to address climate change.</span></p><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt;"><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%" /></span></div><p class="MsoTitleCxSpFirst"><b><span face="Gadugi, sans-serif" style="font-size: 20pt;">COP27 – A reality check</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">This year’s climate
conference is sponsored by one of the biggest climate change offenders – Coca
Cola.</span></strong><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"> </span></strong><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Coca Cola has been ranked as one of the world’s
largest plastic polluters for four years straight. It’s ironic that a company
so tied to the fossil fuel industry is allowed to sponsor such a vital climate
meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Besides, despite all the backlash
from last year’s conference, this year again there is meat on the menu. It’s a well-established
fact that animal agriculture and meat production is one of the biggest
contributors to greenhouse emissions. S<span style="background: white;">cientists
around the world are urging people to switch to a more plant-based diet to
fight climate change. Yet, the climate conference failed to set an example.<o:p></o:p></span></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">A real missed opportunity. Leaders could have led by
example, showcasing how switching to low-impact plant-based diet can make a
huge difference to the future of our planet. And that it is delicious too!<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="color: black; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The leaders need to keep
politics aside and be more passionate and committed to the cause.<o:p></o:p></span></strong></p>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: center;"><strong><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="background: white; color: black; letter-spacing: 0.35pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">
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<p class="MsoTitle"><b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 20pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">How can I
participate in COP27? </span></b><b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 8pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">The onus lies not just on these leaders but us too.
We can’t be a desk jockey any longer or a spectator to the climate catastrophe,
because it is us who will face the consequences and our future generations. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Every individual, town, city, province, country and
continent has one simple task to tackle climate change: act. And there is no
escaping. Coordinated global action is our best hope for keeping the climate
within safe boundaries for humans and other planet inhabitants.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Just simple changes by each one of us can have a
huge impact on global warming levels. One change by 7.8 billion of us trickles
down to a big impact - don't you agree? <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">I am not talking about ground-breaking efforts but
simple things like eating more plant-based foods, installing water purifier and
carrying your own water bottle, using public transport, moving away from gas
heating, and not taking as many flights in the future.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Here are a few things you must start with right
away.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<ol start="1" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><b>Sign and amplify the fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty:</b> This is a global initiative to rapidly phase out fossil fuels and prioritise a just transition. <a href="https://fossilfueltreaty.org/" target="_blank">Sign up</a> for it now.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><b>Join a climate group and push for climate policies: </b>Activism is the most powerful way to push for climate change actions. Engage with a climate group and amplify your voice and theirs. Find one in your local area and or start organising your own climate action initiatives.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Rethink your diet:</span></b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"> Animal
agriculture is the greatest driver behind deforestation and one of the
biggest contributors to greenhouse emissions and water pollution. Time to
switch to a plant-based diet and ditch meat, dairy, and fish.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Reduce and eliminate plastic use:</span></b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"> Avoid
single-use plastics like bottles, straws cutlery, packaging. Educate those
around you on the importance of reducing single-use plastic consumption
including your family, friends, and restaurants. Plastic is made from
petroleum and, in the US alone, only 9% of the plastic ever produced got
recycled. So, imagine where did the rest go? <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 12pt; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Change your commuting habits:</span></b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"> Transportation
is the biggest contributor to the climate problems we are facing - global
warming. Let's change our commuting habits - use public transportation,
ride a bike, walk where you can, create carpooling groups in your
communities, go for shared taxis, and when you absolutely need to buy a
new car - choose electric (better if it is a pre-owned electric).<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Support the right brands: </span></b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Every time we spend money, we’re casting a vote for the kind of
world we want to create. So let’s support companies that are genuinely
committed to sustainability and take steps in the right direction. You can
find information about their commitments and actual actions through
various online resources, including company’s website and their
sustainability reports. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-left: 36.0pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 36pt;"><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<ol start="5" style="margin-top: 0cm;" type="1">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Change consumption habits: </span></b><span face=""Gadugi",sans-serif" style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Whether you are shopping for your wardrobe, home or kitchen be
mindful. We often engage in excesses - too much food that ends up in the
bin eventually, too many clothes in our overflowing wardrobes that have
barely been worn (some with still tags intact), too many shoes that we
hardly use or need. All of this ends up in landfills creating an
environmental crisis.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol><div>Here's a little about the textile waste problem...... Textile production requires significant amounts of chemicals, water, energy, and other natural resources. I've shared this many times, but it is important to know that it takes 2,700 litres of water to make one cotton shirt (and you thought cotton was sustainable). When we throw away clothing in the garbage (or donate, most of which ultimately ends up in the garbage), not only does it waste money and resources, but it can take over 200 years for the materials to decompose in a landfill. During the decomposition process, textiles generate greenhouse methane gas and leach toxic chemicals and dyes into the groundwater and our soil. </div><div><br /></div><div>Do you see the problem? </div><div><br /></div><div>Be and lead the change instead of waiting for governments and organisations to change for you. Small daily efforts with powerful collective impact have the power to bring a huge shift to climate issues.</div><div><br /></div><div>LET’S TAKE ACTION TOGETHER.</div>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom: 0cm; mso-add-space: auto;"><br /></p>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-19815687245344611302022-09-12T04:32:00.005-07:002022-09-12T10:25:51.363-07:00Vegan Bride Guide: Planning a Sustainable Vegan Wedding<p><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1iIVQ4wIdRadLgK7rntWY3lEsJjea4xNKQVca-ZPt_qaU-duyIgE4kMI9PS0wOVbPe1JW_d7OQ84hiI3yM08NGzAFh_jbOXVhjt-xQ431woIbQofU3c406XfnzVBJf2ZmGuq90qQnVksnittWekXknRqXpYTcFKBj0sCyKMXgAcyHocAwWaiQPUv8/s1024/LUXURY%20VEGAN%20WEDDING%20-%20VEGAN%20BRIDE.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="LUXURY VEGAN WEDDING - VEGAN BRIDE" border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1iIVQ4wIdRadLgK7rntWY3lEsJjea4xNKQVca-ZPt_qaU-duyIgE4kMI9PS0wOVbPe1JW_d7OQ84hiI3yM08NGzAFh_jbOXVhjt-xQ431woIbQofU3c406XfnzVBJf2ZmGuq90qQnVksnittWekXknRqXpYTcFKBj0sCyKMXgAcyHocAwWaiQPUv8/s16000/LUXURY%20VEGAN%20WEDDING%20-%20VEGAN%20BRIDE.png" title="LUXURY VEGAN WEDDING - VEGAN BRIDE" /></a></span></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c;">Your wedding is meant to be one of the most important
events of your life. Being a vegan and eco-conscious person means you’d want to
follow your ethical values to your wedding planning as well.</span><p></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #4c4c4c;">Planning a vegan wedding
may seem overwhelming, but it’s much easier than you think. Plus, its totally
worth it when you get to incorporate your values as a couple. If you’re
concerned about how guests will feel about a vegan wedding, just remember that
if it’s meaningful to you, your loved ones should understand. In fact, some
guests may even be pleasantly surprised to learn how amazing a vegan wedding
can be and how delicious vegan menu can taste.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4c4c4c;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c;">Here, are some tips to help you with </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.77diamonds.com/sustainable-weddings" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc; mso-highlight: white;">making your ethical
wedding plans</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;">.</span></span></p>
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<h2><a name="_1h1cx1z9iqu9"></a><span lang="EN-GB">Shop for ethical rings<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4c4c4c;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4c4c4c;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2EfhtDcr-m4Ut8DNekZF7E3fjlDvWmpVYOK9ajZdIUiAU7ZD5JTnEqMvXeodvAxPxFDeg4adzjfD4ShUQF-0KKjPjTFxH8B2dLv--_ZXwl3S53bZlQ67-ZsAkWm86IYC2wiX1Pk1VfzSBzb82o3ZeX1Or7HPF_-dkMzeByehjsWZkn8BMt65WlZKi/s1200/Sustainable%20Wedding%20Rings%20-%20Eco%20Engagement%20Rings.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sustainable Wedding Rings - Eco Engagement Rings" border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2EfhtDcr-m4Ut8DNekZF7E3fjlDvWmpVYOK9ajZdIUiAU7ZD5JTnEqMvXeodvAxPxFDeg4adzjfD4ShUQF-0KKjPjTFxH8B2dLv--_ZXwl3S53bZlQ67-ZsAkWm86IYC2wiX1Pk1VfzSBzb82o3ZeX1Or7HPF_-dkMzeByehjsWZkn8BMt65WlZKi/s16000/Sustainable%20Wedding%20Rings%20-%20Eco%20Engagement%20Rings.jpg" title="Sustainable Wedding Rings - Eco Engagement Rings" /></a></span></div><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4c4c4c;">A vegan lifestyle keeps
all animal (or human) cruelty at bay, so </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.gemsociety.org/article/ethical-engagement-ring/" target="_blank">start with ethical rings</a><span style="color: #4c4c4c;">. <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">After all, you’ll wear your wedding ring your whole life,
so it’s important it ties in with your values. </span><o:p></o:p></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c;">Instead of buying new, consider going vintage or picking a
family heirloom? Not only will it be eco-friendly but unique too! Another
option is picking a pre-owned ring. You may find something you like instantly
or find a way to match it to your taste by either changing the stone or turning
the yellow gold into white or rose gold.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;">However, if you want a new ring you don’t have to feel
guilty about it. You can always choose from a sustainable jewelry brand that
uses recycled or ethically mined metals and diamonds. Good news is, there are
many amazing jewelry brands in the market who are </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4c4c4c;">committed to conflict-free baubles.<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c;">.</span></p><hr /><h2><a name="_1h1cx1z9iqu9"></a>Pick a sustainable venue and
opt for eco decor</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg166bwKqMvzvlIKQf705TleKU9fjr1ouVOYoYrUdT5DlzJAXJmh1RioDQjIpplqLkUw6o_CMKKlCLZEQI9R8c6M3zyKGxSHa4JtbihLZ7LmkC0TzT2N8ziOFsKpS7CEqhnPmYLToAahI2FUa_eV2fU67hB2BXrzK9J4b5l7vJBkHUBvGmPEwFtp4EA/s1470/Sustainable%20Wedding%20Decor%20Ideas%20-%20Vegan%20Wedding.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sustainable Wedding Decor Ideas - Vegan Wedding" border="0" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="1470" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg166bwKqMvzvlIKQf705TleKU9fjr1ouVOYoYrUdT5DlzJAXJmh1RioDQjIpplqLkUw6o_CMKKlCLZEQI9R8c6M3zyKGxSHa4JtbihLZ7LmkC0TzT2N8ziOFsKpS7CEqhnPmYLToAahI2FUa_eV2fU67hB2BXrzK9J4b5l7vJBkHUBvGmPEwFtp4EA/s16000/Sustainable%20Wedding%20Decor%20Ideas%20-%20Vegan%20Wedding.png" title="Sustainable Wedding Decor Ideas - Vegan Wedding" /></a></span></div><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;">Every wedding needs a gorgeous venue, and there’s a huge
choice of sites out there. Some venues are more eco-friendly than others, so
it’s worth checking out the sustainability credentials of the places you have
in mind. Choose a venue that takes sustainability seriously and has strong
green credentials. For example, </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4c4c4c;">you
can look for hotels and event spaces with LEED (Leadership in Energy &
Environmental Design) certifications and Energy Star ratings.<span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;">A day wedding is also a good idea. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4c4c4c;">It will save on your energy usage by cutting
down on the amount of lighting you'll need. Thank you, sunshine!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #4c4c4c;">As for the eco-friendly
wedding décor, opting for renting décor and equipment is way better than
single-use items. While flowers may look beautiful, freshly cut plants aren’t
the best for the environment. Fortunately, there are fantastic eco wedding
alternatives. Consider potted flowers, such as orchids or spray roses, or
plants, including herbs and even trees, that can be reused at home, on a patio,
or transplanted to the garden after the event.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #4c4c4c;">Did I forget the
candles? Candles bring a romantic feel to your wedding. But most candles are
made with animal-derived ingredients like beeswax and animal fat and also
contain toxic chemicals. As a clean-vegan alternative, soy candles are a great
option. They use soybean oil and actually burn longer than traditional candles.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c;">.</span></p><hr /><h2>Find plant-based catering<a name="_1h1cx1z9iqu9"></a></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWH4Am_fB52j-9V-MXS8jZjhE03iPj8z2O_lVZtm0-iDukyFnj5NnIzdLQSiIX7GhaejeHK5GCidm9xRjun2mVge0WvYSvUH0OY-8iVOQXxk_fwNbT8rSXi7Vvfs2gK96X9uAsF-wadO4VrdROAIhctZCm9pFuRs6gJV5sW3mf8RbP7eWZZu6Xz4EW/s2560/vegan-wedding%20menu%20-%20planning%20a%20vegan%20wedding.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="vegan-wedding menu - planning a vegan wedding" border="0" data-original-height="1707" data-original-width="2560" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWH4Am_fB52j-9V-MXS8jZjhE03iPj8z2O_lVZtm0-iDukyFnj5NnIzdLQSiIX7GhaejeHK5GCidm9xRjun2mVge0WvYSvUH0OY-8iVOQXxk_fwNbT8rSXi7Vvfs2gK96X9uAsF-wadO4VrdROAIhctZCm9pFuRs6gJV5sW3mf8RbP7eWZZu6Xz4EW/s16000/vegan-wedding%20menu%20-%20planning%20a%20vegan%20wedding.jpg" title="vegan-wedding menu - planning a vegan wedding" /></a></span></div><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;">If you’re holding a vegan wedding, it’s essential to find
a vegan-friendly caterer </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4c4c4c;">who specializes
in plant-based meals to satisfy guests of all diets. While most caterers will
suggest they’ll be able to pull off a vegan menu, but if they haven’t done it
in the past, they will try to tweak the classic meals to be dairy and meat-free
but it might lack flavor and substance. So choosing someone who has experience
of pulling-off an entire vegan menu will be a better choice. It also means
someone who can <span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">the
all-important wedding cake. <o:p></o:p></span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;">Make sure to contact local caterers early-on in the
process. Also, ask them if they can use locally sourced and seasonal
ingredients as that’s more environmentally-friendly than food that requires
additional shipping and storage. Plus, </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4c4c4c;">using seasonal produce into your menu will make your meal
taste riper and fresher. Adding colorful foods to your buffet is also a good
idea. A buffet with many colorful dishes will bring a fun, happy note to your
wedding day.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c;">Once you have finalised your caterer and the menu, make
sure to have some non-vegan friends or family during the food tasting session,
so you can get the honest feedback. This will ensure you and your partner will
not have last minute surprises about the guests not liking the menu.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Plan
creative vegan food stations at the wedding:</b> <span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;">Setting up interesting vegan food bars and stations can
add a nice twist to your party. For example, varieties of dates and olives from
around the world, vegan chocolates or continental appetizers not common in your
region can change things up. I know, its not the most sustainable option, but
it can be a great way to please your non-vegan guests and change their minds
about vegan food and the varieties it offers!<o:p></o:p></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c;">.</span></p><hr /><h2><a name="_1h1cx1z9iqu9"></a>Choose eco-friendly
invitations</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://botanicalpaperworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/custom_seed_paper_wedding_invitations-1200x900.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="800" height="600" src="https://botanicalpaperworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/custom_seed_paper_wedding_invitations-1200x900.jpg" width="800" /></a></span></div><span lang="EN-GB"><br />Sending digital invitations has become the
norm, and its one of the best ways to cut out the trash creating during a
wedding process. If you must print your invitations, choose for vegan-friendly
ink for printing and opt for recycled paper. Using seed paper is also a great
idea – its completely biodegradable and sprouts into flowers when planted in
soil. Brilliant, isn’t it?<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Did I forget? Like <span style="background: white; color: #2a2a2a; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;">Jennie and Smith’s vegan wedding bash at
Château d’Ermenonville castle near Paris,</span> sending out letters to your
guests beforehand explaining why veganism is important to you is also a good
idea. It will spike interest in the wedding and there wont be any surprises for
them too.<span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c;">.</span></p><hr /><h2><a name="_1h1cx1z9iqu9"></a>Have an eco-friendly gift registry</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;">When you are committed to a vegan and eco-conscious
lifestyle, you wouldn’t want to be disappointed with gifts that don’t match
your values and you won’t be able to use. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #4c4c4c;">Register for items
that support your cruelty-free values and are sustainable. Your guests can get
in on the fun as they browse your registry, and they may even be inspired by
your pledge. Instead of a leather bag, they’ll learn you can buy a
apple-leather handbag or one made from corn.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4c4c4c;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="color: #4c4c4c;">You can also </span><span style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;">request for cash gifts instead of
items, or request donations to a charity that supports a vegan cause.</span><span style="color: #4c4c4c;"> A
charity registry especially make sense if you and your partner are already live
together and don't necessarily need to register for items like kitchenware,
linens, and household décor.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c;">.</span></p><hr /><h2><a name="_1h1cx1z9iqu9"></a>Choosing your vegan wedding
dress</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4kcszXBt2SPtJVTpS2MDpVKSPuadYiGpZ3kZ6ZgG4vPnMm4C_1pfL9aEx-gvKa33g9-fF1CBqK7YhwdBWEefms3giX8Y8qnmUMhym1Ieab_KBXv6KZULfKcgKo1tzbBZF5g-wNvlRCUdmIyWcte8dU4a8cMiuBkZirSaET9pouix0V96iA8ga1n9J/s1024/VEGAN%20CHRISTIAN%20LOUBOUTIN%20FOR%20VEGAN%20BRIDE.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="VEGAN CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN FOR VEGAN BRIDE" border="0" data-original-height="681" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4kcszXBt2SPtJVTpS2MDpVKSPuadYiGpZ3kZ6ZgG4vPnMm4C_1pfL9aEx-gvKa33g9-fF1CBqK7YhwdBWEefms3giX8Y8qnmUMhym1Ieab_KBXv6KZULfKcgKo1tzbBZF5g-wNvlRCUdmIyWcte8dU4a8cMiuBkZirSaET9pouix0V96iA8ga1n9J/s16000/VEGAN%20CHRISTIAN%20LOUBOUTIN%20FOR%20VEGAN%20BRIDE.png" title="VEGAN CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN FOR VEGAN BRIDE" /></a></span></div><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;"><br />Veganism is not just a diet but a lifestyle. When it comes
to outfits, silk and wool are the common offenders. Steer clear of them and you
can keep cruelty out of your wedding attire!<o:p></o:p></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;">Upcycling an old dress and making it new would be a great
choice for your wedding. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4c4c4c;">Upcycling
reduces waste by taking something old and remaking it to be used again. A
friend of mine wore her grandmother’s wedding outfit to her own wedding, after
making some minor tweaks on it. And she was really happy about the choice
because the dress added that emotional connect.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4c4c4c;">You can also opt for
renting your wedding outfit, because after all you will wear this dress only
once. </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://the-ethos.co/sustainable-bride-renting-a-wedding-dress/" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; color: #1155cc; mso-highlight: white;">Renting a wedding
dress</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;">
is a wonderful option because not only because it is a sustainable choice but
is an affordable one too! </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"><span style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;">Want to get a new dress for your wedding? There are plenty of bridal boutiques and designers around the world where you can find your vegan wedding dress. One of the well-known one is Parisian designer <a href="https://www.rime-arodaky.com/en/shop/gowns" target="_blank">Rime Arodaky</a>. Her beautiful cruelty-free wedding dresses are designed in Paris and handmade by fairly paid artisans and boasts couture patternmaking and tailoring that will satisfy even the most picky and glamorous brides. For a more affordable option, there is <a href="https://www.thecottonbride.com/dresses-1" target="_blank">Cotton Bride</a> that has some beautiful cotton wedding dresses in their collection. Indian designer <a href="https://www.purvidoshi.com/shop-now/women/lehnghas.html" target="_blank">Purvi Doshi</a> also creates wedding outfits using sustainable vegan fabrics and can custom-make an outfit just for you.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c;">Ah, and don't forget your wedding shoes. There are some amazing vegan shoe brand that have gorgeous range of shoes for every style and heel size you like. Some of my favorites include <a href="https://www.piferi.com/collections/bridal-collection" target="_blank">Piferi</a>, <a href="https://www.veerah.com/products/venus-strappy-sandals-gold-goddess-scarf-strap" target="_blank">Veerah</a>, and <a href="https://www.katewhitcomb.com/collections/vegan-wedding-shoes" target="_blank">Kate Whitcomb</a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #4c4c4c;"><span style="background-color: white;">If you are a designer shoe lover, and money is not a concern, then you can get your custom vegan Christian Louboutin design </span>Jennie Wilson did her luxury vegan wedding. She managed to get a pair of peep-toe platforms towering on 5.9-inch heels made from a pale pink satin-like fabric in the designer’s Paris atelier. Christian designed a completely cruelty-free pair right down to his trademark red soles.</span></p><hr /><h2><a name="_1h1cx1z9iqu9"></a>Make sure you use vegan and
cruelty-free makeup</h2>
<div style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-element: para-border-div; padding: 0cm 0cm 1pt;">
<p class="MsoNormal" style="border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .75pt; mso-padding-alt: 0cm 0cm 1.0pt 0cm; padding: 0cm;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;">While many brides
give extra care to every aspect of their vegan wedding, but they end up
forgetting about the makeup and hair. So make sure you book a makeup artist who
has a range of vegan-friendly and cruelty-free products. If you cant find one,
then educate your makeup artist and go for vegan and CF shopping with her. You can
use some items that you may already have beforehand, and you may need some new
for the wedding. Makeup stores like </span><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CYOfwDPJTNp/" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; mso-highlight: white;">Sephora have plenty of vegan or vegan-friendly and
cruelty-free makeup</span></a><span style="background: white; color: #4c4c4c; mso-highlight: white;"> brands that you will not be short of options.</span></span></p><hr /><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4c4c4c;">There are lots of ways that you can make your special day
sustainable and vegan-friendly. Whether you’re just beginning with wedding
planning or are already well underway, these tips will make your vegan wedding
a lot more smoother!</span></p><p style="text-align: right;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><span style="color: #999999;">Image source: <a href="https://nypost.com/2016/07/17/bride-has-vegan-louboutins-made-for-100k-wedding-in-paris/" target="_blank">1</a>, <a href="https://goodonyou.eco/sustainable-engagement-rings-wedding-bands/" target="_blank">2</a>, <a href="https://www.weddingideasmag.com/how-to-plan-the-perfect-eco-friendly-wedding/" target="_blank">3</a>, <a href="https://www.confetti.co.uk/wedding/cakes-catering/vegan-wedding-food-ideas/" target="_blank">4</a></span></i></span></p></div><p></p>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-53130040804202116272022-08-17T07:00:00.005-07:002023-01-15T00:42:03.551-08:00Top Places to Visit in Turkey & Where to Eat Vegan<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtdD5MDvy4Xw_zYMcW73LPDC_M5w2lEu77SixpjOhWNuJt-FjjGywwtXWZs1vSqVjhjc6L2f8NxCECMIdf61tnSIkI3jyNTNdK8bfgVJCyBXRDNKj3jfvTbDk-6CLlAJzlyXvobrf3XprSukbGfPrKuaanrahgHeYXUNtsK1llkC2Ji2SH0KDcqff/s1021/Vegan%20Turkey%20Travel%20Guide%20-%20Places%20to%20Visit%20in%20Turkey.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="1021" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqtdD5MDvy4Xw_zYMcW73LPDC_M5w2lEu77SixpjOhWNuJt-FjjGywwtXWZs1vSqVjhjc6L2f8NxCECMIdf61tnSIkI3jyNTNdK8bfgVJCyBXRDNKj3jfvTbDk-6CLlAJzlyXvobrf3XprSukbGfPrKuaanrahgHeYXUNtsK1llkC2Ji2SH0KDcqff/s16000/Vegan%20Turkey%20Travel%20Guide%20-%20Places%20to%20Visit%20in%20Turkey.jpg" /></a></div>Turkey is a crossroads for East and West,
with three enormous bridges in Istanbul connecting the two sprawling parts on
either side of Bosphorus – Asia on one and Europe on the other, both physically
and metaphorically. The European and Oriental elements ingrained in this
beautiful country are what make it a great holiday destination. There’s just so
much to explore, learn and do in Turkey.<p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The beaches, the history, and the special
culinary scene all come together to create Turkey as a global tourist hotspot.
We visited Turkey in July, an impromptu holiday thanks to its easy and quick
e-visa service, and fell in love with the country. The <a href="https://www.loveholidays.com/holidays/turkey-holidays.html"><span style="color: #1155cc;">average summer temperatures of 28°C</span></a> make it a
great holiday destination in summer.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">If it’s a culinary quest you’re on, then
Turkey won’t disappoint. Whilst traditional cooking methods and flavours
continue to largely define the nation’s gastronomical landscape, it’s a country
that’s also moving with the times, with its contemporary establishments
catering to all different tastes and dietary requirements.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">It’s normal for many vegan travellers to
feel apprehensive about visiting somewhere new. From language barriers to local
preferences, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to go for your holiday
meals. But thankfully, we were able to find many vegan restaurants and food in
Turkey.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">In fact, many of the famous Turkish dishes
like Cig Kofte prepared with bulgur wheat rice and spiced up with pomegranate
sauce, kuru fasulye, lentil kofte and stuffed vine leaves are naturally vegan.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">I’ve created this useful
guide to vegan travel in this fascinating country, including the top places to
visit in Turkey and the best vegan spots in these prime holiday destinations.<o:p></o:p></span>s.</p><hr /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Istanbul</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">A holiday to Turkey has to start or end
with Istanbul - the capital of cultures. You can see so much history in the
city through the mix of cultures and religions. Here, some of the <a href="https://theculturetrip.com/europe/turkey/articles/7-historical-sites-in-istanbul-you-have-to-visit/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">most significant historical sites</span></a> in the
country lay side-by-side with more contemporary tourist attractions, meaning
there’s something for every type of traveller. Shopping, the sea, beautiful
gardens, hammam, museums and not to forget, Turkey's hippest city also takes its
food very seriously, and you will not be disappointed with the vegan options
the city has to provide. In fact, not just vegan the city can meet all your
dietary needs – gluten-free, Jain – I was spoiled for choice even with
all my food restrictions.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Here are some of the vegan restaurants in
Istanbul I highly recommend:</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span lang="EN-GB">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span lang="EN-GB">Veganarsist<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><span lang="EN-GB">A quaint vegan restaurant
with delectable food and a rich menu, which includes vegan version of Turkish
delights on the menu. The café’s owner, who is also this quaint café’s chef, is
very warm and super friendly. He happily accommodated a vegan Jain meal for us
on request. Don’t miss the Tahini ice cream at their café, its unique and super
yum.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3RbJYj5MlozxAy_qmsD8r8XK-lDAh7r-x0vRkvONMu_F-v_0U2w6PXtpfribheY-1fYCSSvQXaGLQalwuXrdc8SsAF43bnM5w-8z1bDh18mWMC1fXE039eJThE0RZtIBM0oL810CfxF62RCgXpByl1WEYRMtSEYhoeT6pbKj8V55Uinus1m8aCl4M/s1276/Vegan%20restaurants%20in%20Istanbul%20Veganarsist%20-%20Turkey.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="956" data-original-width="1276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3RbJYj5MlozxAy_qmsD8r8XK-lDAh7r-x0vRkvONMu_F-v_0U2w6PXtpfribheY-1fYCSSvQXaGLQalwuXrdc8SsAF43bnM5w-8z1bDh18mWMC1fXE039eJThE0RZtIBM0oL810CfxF62RCgXpByl1WEYRMtSEYhoeT6pbKj8V55Uinus1m8aCl4M/s16000/Vegan%20restaurants%20in%20Istanbul%20Veganarsist%20-%20Turkey.png" /></a></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span lang="EN-GB">2.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB"><a href="https://binevideli.com/en/"><b>Bi Nevi Deli</b></a><b><br /></b></span>One of the best vegan places
in Istanbul, which you should certainly consider adding to your culinary tick
list is Bi Nevi Deli. This plant-based café serves delicious clean
vegan food. We met the owner of this restaurant while eating dinner at
Veganarsist and she seemed very friendly. Whether it’s the oat milk latte,
yummy cheesecakes for your sweet-tooth, cheese toast, Philly sandwich, pad
Thai, falafel burger or a wholesome vegan meal you won’t be disappointed with
the food.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span lang="EN-GB">3.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100047802795127" target="_blank">Falafel Köy</a></b><br /></span>Craving for some falafel
and hummus? Then this vegan falafel joint just off the <span style="background: white; color: #202124;">Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu is the perfect place. Opens at 1pm until 10pm.<br /><b><i>Address:</i></b> Şahkulu, Kumbaracı Ykş. No:69, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye<br /><i><b>Contact:</b></i> +90-5522187494</span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span lang="EN-GB">4.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB"><b>Yuzu<br /></b></span>If you’re craving for
Asian meal, Yuzu is your answer. From sushi, pad Thai, noodles, glazed tofu to
Thai curry and gyoza, their Asian menu is expansive and delicious.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span lang="EN-GB">5.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB"><b>Mahatma Café<br /></b></span>If you wanted to try the
famous Turkish pastry or Turkish breakfasts, this colorful cute café will be
the perfect place for you.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span lang="EN-GB">6.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB"><b>Vegan Istanbul<br /></b></span>Located in Beyoğlu, this
is the place for all your meat alternatives. With a feel of a kebab place, this
café undoubtedly serves the best vegan kebabs in town. Don’t miss their vegan gluten-free
cakes, vegan lahmacun and İskender,.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span lang="EN-GB">7.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB"><b>Vegan Dükkan Lokanta<br /></b></span>Turkey’s first vegan
grocery store, Vegan Dukkan also has a café that serves vegan meals prepared
with clean, local and organic ingredients.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span lang="EN-GB">8.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB"><b>Juico<br /></b></span>This cold-pressed juice
bar has several locations in Istanbul including the Kanyon shopping mall. They
have some raw vegan treats for your emergency healthy fix. </p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span lang="EN-GB">9.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB"><b>Falafel House<br /></b></span>Known to serve as the best
vegan falafel in town.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span lang="EN-GB">10.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB"><b>Vegan Bella Vista Hostel<br /></b></span>Whether it’s a vegan
restaurant or accommodation, this fits the description of both. The location is apt too
as it's situated in the heart of Taksim district with all the buzz.</p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span lang="EN-GB">11.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-GB"><b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rulolezzetler/?hl=en" target="_blank">Rulo Ezberbozan Lezzetler</a></b><b><br /></b></span>This vegetarian sandwich and wrap shop, also has a buffet with Turkish dishes and offers lots of vegan options. Opens Mon-Sat 11:30am-9:30pm, Sun 12:30pm-9:30pm. <br /><i><b>Address: </b></i>Caferaga Mahallesi Nailbey Sokak, Unit 15, Kadikoy (at Bahariye Street), Istanbul, Turkey<br /><i><b>Contact:</b></i> +90-5075004547</p><p class="MsoNormal">Vegan Community Kitchen is also a great
spot but is only open on weekends. You can do deliveries for the rest of the
days.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">After food, if you are looking for some
sustainable shopping, then head to the Cukurcuma area. There are local vintage
and secondhand shops and antiques all over the neighborhood, sourced from
Turkey and Europe. Don’t leave the city without taking a long walk on the
Bosphorus.</p>
<hr />
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: 16pt;">Cappadocia</span></b></h2>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xNRN3rkjgzA/XM8drSoNgvI/AAAAAAAAOYE/gOliHi1W6JYMHpX-_tiQwWjYzXTB9Y8GwCLcBGAs/s1600/Cappadocia%2BHoliday%2B-%2BVegan%2BTravel%2BGuide%2B-%2BBest%2BPlaces%2Bto%2BTravel%2Bin%2BTurkey.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Cappadocia Travel Guide - things to go in Cappadocia - Vegan Travel Guide - Best Places to Travel in Turkey" border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="1600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xNRN3rkjgzA/XM8drSoNgvI/AAAAAAAAOYE/gOliHi1W6JYMHpX-_tiQwWjYzXTB9Y8GwCLcBGAs/s1600/Cappadocia%2BHoliday%2B-%2BVegan%2BTravel%2BGuide%2B-%2BBest%2BPlaces%2Bto%2BTravel%2Bin%2BTurkey.jpg" title="Cappadocia Travel Guide - things to go in Cappadocia - Vegan Travel Guide - Best Places to Travel in Turkey" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">Of all the places I’ve been to (in over
thirty countries), Cappadocia so far was certainly one of the most exotic. Endowed
with an endless list of breathtaking attractions, I have to say there’s no
place on Earth like Cappadocia. Known as the city of caves, the moment you land
there you feel like you have been transported to another planet. Its unique
landscape with whimsical fairy chimneys, underground cities, and peculiar rock
formations make you marvel at the beauty and power of nature. Its distinctive
“fairy chimneys,” tall, cone-shaped rock formations, which were formed due to
intense volcanic activity and erosion, make it an Instagram wonderland.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Fortunately, the Goreme region in
Cappadocia even has an all-vegan restaurant <b>Sister’s Plant Based</b>. Plus,
there is an abundance of fruits in summer. I practically lived on cherries during
my trip – they were so good and are my favorite. Few other good restaurants,
though not completely vegetarian or vegan but offer a wide range of vegan
options on their menu including <b>Lil’A </b>in Uchisar, <b>The Plum</b> in
Uchisar (part of Ariana Sustainable Luxury Lodge) and <b>Seten</b> in Goreme.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Here is my complete <a href="http://www.styledestino.com/2019/05/things-to-do-in-cappadocia-vegan-travel.html">guide
to Cappadocia</a>, including places to visit and things to do in this magical
region. </p><hr /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>Antalya</b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span>Antalya is a beautiful city located on the
southern coast of Turkey. It’s known for its clear blue waters, sandy beaches,
and lush landscapes. Antalya is also a great place to find vegan food, so if
you’re looking for delicious food in a stunning setting, look no further than
this alluring seaside resort. Indeed, many of the city's restaurants offer
vegan versions of traditional Turkish dishes, but there are also establishments
offering exclusively vegan fare.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span>One of the most popular restaurants for
vegans is Ch’i For Life. Found inside the Nirvana Cosmopolitan hotel, this
foodie’s paradise offers <a href="https://www.happycow.net/reviews/chi-for-life-antalya-103962"><span style="color: #1155cc;">a range of stunning dishes</span></a> for all dietary
requirements, but it’s particularly famed for its delicious vegan desserts.
It’s sure to provide a holiday meal you won’t soon forget. Other vegan places
in Antalya include gluten-free healthy restaurant <b>Level</b>, <b>Nohut Paşa
Café</b> offering Middle Eastern dishes, <b>Pisekar Vegan Food</b> which has
international cuisine including Miyazaki soups, burritos, and falafel wraps.</p><hr /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Bodrum</h2>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sparkling marina, whitewashed houses, and
laid-back vibe – that’s Bodrum for you. Spending a lazy afternoon on one of the
many beaches and wandering through the maze of alleys that make up Bodrum’s old
town is a must for any visitor out in this beautiful city on Turkey’s southwest
coast. But there is also a castle and several museums ready to be explored, for
those looking to soak up some of the local culture as well as the cuisine.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">If you’re looking for a quick bite to eat
between sunbathing stints in Bodrum, head to <b>Vegan a la Turca</b> for sandwiches,
cakes, and ice cream all feature on the menu at this quaint deli – it’s your
one-stop shop for vegan eats in Bodrum. <b>Vegan Masa</b>, municipal run vegan
café <b>Ağaçlı Kadınlar Kahvesi</b> and <b>Bodrum Botanicals Health Shop &
Café</b> are other vegan cafes in town..</p><hr /><p style="text-align: left;"><i>Turkey is a beautiful country that will
surprise you with its beauty and charm. And not to forget, amazing vegan food
options!</i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p><p></p>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-66976896975042189262022-04-29T03:45:00.002-07:002022-04-29T11:31:12.868-07:00My Two Pennies' On Earth Day | Social Injustice & Corporate Hijacking <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH8-hgHlUb2gNnMPIZm-QWqH6UPlMRn9OMdp-ZECdqvAlRh8U5oS6zWvE0AGq3Ldy0yWADMks3OdsFVCWQXbBvOfGCxtaYoccvGFyqqT6RtySMX5xMBqpKdve3LfJjIZcavhcC5-fR1ZC853G5Kucc5i8tjQvVzfI6je4Qpw0_DaDlN4Dw2uQXl2TQ/s2576/Sustainable%20fashion%20blogger%20Style%20Destino%20-%20Earth%20Day%20-%20Climate%20Change.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sustainable Fashion Blogger - Top Vegan Blogger Shruti Jain of Style Destino" border="0" data-original-height="2576" data-original-width="1932" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH8-hgHlUb2gNnMPIZm-QWqH6UPlMRn9OMdp-ZECdqvAlRh8U5oS6zWvE0AGq3Ldy0yWADMks3OdsFVCWQXbBvOfGCxtaYoccvGFyqqT6RtySMX5xMBqpKdve3LfJjIZcavhcC5-fR1ZC853G5Kucc5i8tjQvVzfI6je4Qpw0_DaDlN4Dw2uQXl2TQ/s16000/Sustainable%20fashion%20blogger%20Style%20Destino%20-%20Earth%20Day%20-%20Climate%20Change.JPG" title="Sustainable Fashion Blogger - Top Vegan Blogger Shruti Jain of Style Destino" /></a></div><p>Earth Day<span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;"> came and went. By now, you must have been bombarded by content on </span>sustainability<span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;"> from influencers, brands, activists & newspapers, and perhaps even your friends.</span></p><p><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;">Since you already have enough action points on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/styledestino" target="_blank">sustainable living</a></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;"> from all the content makers & educators, here’s my two pennies' worth 💡:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Environmental justice<span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;"> efforts won’t be meaningful unless there is </span>patriarchy<span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;"> & </span><span style="background-color: white;">racial injustice</span></b><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;">. Women, transgenders, and racialized, ethnicized & indigenous people around the world experience not only the effects of environmental damage but also the intersecting oppressions & violence within their contexts. In a patriarchal world, </span>climate change<span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;"> simply magnifies the existing inequalities within our society. The time has come to protect both people and the planet. 🧚🏽♀🌍 Be the change……… if we don’t speak up against these injustices (or are blind to them) we become part of the problem.</span></li></ul><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #262626;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>April has been hijacked by companies trumpeting their exaggerated commitments to sustainability</b>. By now you must have seen brands bombarding you with their Earth Day and Earth Month special “conscious collections”. Seeing this wind of positive change is amazing. However, there’s been a “corporate hijacking” of Earth Day in some sense. So, STAY VIGILANT 👀. Earth Day or not, g</span></span></span>reenwashing<span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;"> is more rampant than ever before. When a brand is trumpeting its sustainability claims, ask questions & don’t just take their word for it: what efforts your favorite brand has taken to clean up its mess? Is sustainability part of their DNA or just a “selling point” to look good in consumers’ eyes?</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;"><b>Earth Day wasn't about buying “new” sustainable products or fueling consumption</b>. In fact, </span><a href="http://www.styledestino.com/2020/07/plastic-free-sustainable-wardrobe-microplastics-problem.html" target="_blank">sustainability</a><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;"> is way beyond consumption. 💁♀ Be a “conscious citizen” {not just a </span>conscious consumer<span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;">}. Let's make a tangible difference by creating awareness, educating & taking small {or big} actions for solving the </span>climate change problem<span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;">. After all, mother earth deserves our love.</span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;"><b>Clean up your Instagram feed</b>. Enough of influencers on feed who fuel consumerism with fashion hauls, mindless consumption and lifestyles. Add positive game-changers who are learning, inspiring + taking real actions for creating a greener future. ❤️ Support them. Engage with them. </span></li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Don't forget <b><u>Earth Day is Every Day</u></b><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;"> 😇🌱</span></li></ul><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;">✨ P.S. 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Instead, focus on ways to reduce your negative footprint to make your travel more sustainable.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Here are a few easy </span>sustainable travel<span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> tips to make you a responsible traveler:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">1. 🌱 <b>Eat </b></span><b>plant-based</b><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b> & explore local cuisine</b>: </span><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The easiest sustainable choice you can make while traveling is eating local, and choosing plant-based foods. Your body & planet will love you!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">2.✅ C<b>hoose conscious accommodation</b>: </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Support hotels that are rooted in </span>sustainable<span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> values & are giving back for the welfare of communities and the planet. There are options now in every category - from <a href="http://www.styledestino.com/2019/04/manon-les-suites-eco-friendly-hotel-copenhagen-review.html" target="_blank">luxury sustainable hotels</a> to budget eco-options. You even have a vegan version of AirB&B where you can live with vegan hosts via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/vegvisits/" target="_blank">VegVisits</a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">3 ♻️ <b>Carry your reusables</b>: </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Carry your own toiletries & a reusable water bottle to avoid the waste created from single-use plastics. Make sure to ask for reusable glasses and cups at hotel restaurants and cafes. And strictly no sucking - say NO to straws.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">4. 🧳 <b>Pack light</b>: </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">As a rule, exploring destinations close to home generates less carbon footprint. There is so much beauty everywhere - so why not choose nearby destinations and travel by road. But when have to fly, pack light. The less you take, the less weight, the less fuel the plane needs, the less CO2s emitted - its a simple equation! Also, don’t forget to offset your carbon emissions. There are plenty of platforms like <a href="https://terrapass.com/product-category/individuals" target="_blank">Terrapass</a> or <a href="https://www.wren.co/" target="_blank">Wren</a> that help you offset your carbon footprint by using your contribution to funding climate solutions.</span></div><div><span style="color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">5. 🌇 <b>Support local communities:</b></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Get an authentic experience by trying local - dine at local restaurants, ditch Starbucks & get to a local cafe for your caffeine fix, take gifts from a local store, and avoid big supermarket chains to try the local supermarkets. Make sure to respect local traditions, protect the natural and cultural heritage</span></span><span style="color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">, take permission before taking pictures, and support social causes in the regions you are traveling. </span></div><div><div><br /></div><div><div>6. 🏖️ <b>Avoid destinations that have over-tourism:</b></div><div>Over-tourism is increasingly becoming a problem in cities like Venice and Barcelona. The explosion of tourists (thanks to social media) is becoming a cause of concern in these cities - threatening their infrastructure, and harming their ecosystem. Avoid such places and explore new destinations. If you still desire to visit these destinations then plan your trip off-season so you are not contributing to congestion, and stay in a neighborhood that's not as well known. </div><div><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Every action we take has the power to change the world. Don’t underestimate your power. Let's make mindful choices when we travel - support local businesses and communities. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">How do you travel more responsibly? ✈️♻️</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /></div></div></div>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-11314101626488080742021-11-09T01:13:00.030-08:002022-11-08T08:01:07.168-08:00COP26: What is it? Why is it important? How can I participate?<p class="MsoNormal">Everywhere in the news, we've been reading about the ongoing COP26 summit in Glasgow. It is considered a really important event to bring climate change under control. Let's understand what is it all about and how can we be a part of this as an individual.</p>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--ZT6-tF9Ef4/YYo6_mMGcFI/AAAAAAAAQEk/7HKsEaEoQwM63AuOKNkF7Dvut8_jYpY8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/COP26%2B-%2BWhat%2Bis%2Bit%2Band%2Bhow%2Bcan%2BI%2Bbe%2Ba%2Bpart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="COP26 - What is it and and why is UN climate summit important?" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--ZT6-tF9Ef4/YYo6_mMGcFI/AAAAAAAAQEk/7HKsEaEoQwM63AuOKNkF7Dvut8_jYpY8wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/COP26%2B-%2BWhat%2Bis%2Bit%2Band%2Bhow%2Bcan%2BI%2Bbe%2Ba%2Bpart.jpg" title="COP26 - What is it and and why is UN climate summit important?" /></a></div><p class="MsoNormal">Let's start with the basics.......</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>COP</b> stands for Conference of the parties, and <br /><b>26</b>
means it is the 26<sup>th</sup> meeting</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">COP26 event is an annual conference attended by the world leaders
that signed the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (<a href="https://unfccc.int/conference/glasgow-climate-change-conference-october-november-2021" target="_blank">UNFCC</a>) in 1992. 196
countries are members to it.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">This year's conference is happening in Glasgow, which started on October 31<sup>st</sup> and will
go on until 12<sup>th</sup> November. It is being attended by politicians and
people in power.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The main agenda of this conference is to figure out how to
slow down global warming and decide on how to prevent temperatures from rising
above 1.5celsius. We are already seeing floods, hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, rising
world hunger, water scarcity…… Ice caps are melting, sea levels are rising. </p><blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Did you know?</b> The world is now about 1.2celsius warmer than it was in the 19th Century - and the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has risen by 50%</p></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal">Now it's time for action by the countries to put
people over profits and put humanity at the center of every decision-making...… this conference is {hopefully} all about that.</p><p class="MsoNormal">To achieve these targets, the countries will need to:</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>accelerate the phase-out of coal </li><li>curtail deforestation </li><li>speed up the switch to electric vehicles </li><li>encourage investment in renewables.</li></ul><div>You can find out more about COP26 goals <a href="https://ukcop26.org/cop26-goals/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #6aa84f;">here</span></a>.</div><p></p><hr /><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">But are
they really doing it?</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">Not really, the leaders flew in their private planes, making
hollow promises, and are pushing back zero-emission deadlines – again......<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">India, the third-largest emitter of carbon emissions, said
it would achieve net zero emission by 2070, while other countries promised to do
it by 2050. No one spoke about animal agriculture and its deadly impact and a lot of other important issues were lost in translation.<o:p></o:p>....</p><p class="MsoNormal">Its not all gloom and doom, all I am saying is it could have been better. The leaders need to keep politics aside and be more passionate and committed to the cause.</p><hr /><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Some commonly used lingo during COP26 that you should know.....</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: #36d743; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">What is
net-zero?</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">In really simple terms, net-zero is removing as much greenhouse
gas from the atmosphere as is produced. Carbon dioxide (CO2) is called the greenhouse
gas because it is one of the gases in the atmosphere that warms the Earth by
trapping the heat in it's atmosphere.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Now if you will ask me, isn't carbon dioxide released naturally? Yes, it does but we humans have increased CO2 in the atmosphere by more than a third by burning fossil fuels like coal and oil.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: #666666;">Here are some of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas effect:</span><o:p></o:p></b></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Burning fossil fuel for
transportation</li><li>Electricity production (mainly
through coal and natural gas)</li><li>Animal agriculture </li><li>Industries</li><li>Commercial and Residential
(mainly fossil fuel burned for heat, waste handling)</li></ul><!--[if !supportLists]--><o:p></o:p><p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; text-indent: -0.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;">(Source: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions" target="_blank">EPA</a>)</span></p><hr /><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: #36d743; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">What is Paris Agreement?</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">The Paris Agreement is an international agreement to tackle climate change, adopted in 2015's COP21 summit attended by 196 countries in Paris - hence the name.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The Paris Agreement requires countries to:</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Reduce the amount of harmful greenhouse gasses produced and increase renewable types of energy like wind, solar, and wave power </li><li>Limit global warming to well below 2C (3.6F), preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels </li><li>Review progress made on the agreement every five years </li><li>Spend $100 billion dollars a year in climate finance to help poorer countries by 2020, with a commitment to further finance in the future.</li></ul><p></p><hr /><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: #36d743; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 19.9733px;">What is The Green Zone?</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">The Green Zone is where the youth groups, public, civil society, Indigenous Peoples, charities, academics, artists and businesses can have their voices heard at COP26, through an extensive program of events, workshops, talks, and exhibitions that promote dialogue, awareness, education, and commitments.</p><hr /><p class="MsoNormal">
<!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">We need
to take action</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal">The onus lies not just on these leaders but us too, we can’t
rely on them to change things. We can’t be a desk jockey any longer or a
spectator to the climate catastrophe, because it is us who will face the
consequences and our future generations. WE NEED TO ACT. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Just simple changes by each one of us can have a huge impact on global warming levels, 1 change by 7.2 billion of us trickles down to a big impact - don't you agree? Simple things like eating more plant-based foods, choosing electric cars when you need to buy new ones, moving away from gas heating, and not taking as many flights in the future.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Here are a few things you must start with right away.</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Rethink your diet:</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">
Animal agriculture is the greatest driver behind deforestation and one of the
biggest contributors to greenhouse emissions and water pollution. Time to
switch to a plant-based diet and ditch meat, dairy, and fish.<br /><br /></span></li><li><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Reduce and eliminate
plastic use:</b><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"> Avoid single-use plastics like bottles, straws cutlery,
packaging. Educate those around you on the importance of reducing single-use plastic
consumption including your family, friends, and restaurants. Plastic is made
from petroleum and, in the US alone, only 9% of the plastic ever produced got
recycled. So, imagine where did the rest go? <br /><br /></span></li><li><b>Change your commuting habits:</b> Transportation is the biggest contributor to the climate problems we are facing - global warming. Let's change our commuting habits - use public transportation, ride a bike, walk where you can, create carpooling groups in your communities, go for shared taxis, and when you absolutely need to buy a new car - choose electric (better if it is a pre-owned electric).<br /><br /></li><li><b>Change consumption habits: </b>Whether you are shopping for your wardrobe, home or kitchen be mindful. We often engage in excesses - too much food that ends up in the bin eventually, too many clothes in our overflowing wardrobes that have barely been worn (some with still tags intact), too many shoes that we hardly use or need. All of this ends up in landfills creating an environmental crisis.</li></ol><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Here's a little about the textile waste problem...... Textile production requires significant amounts of chemicals, water, energy, and other natural resources. I've shared this many times, but it is important to know that it takes 2,700 liters of water to make one cotton shirt (and you thought cotton was sustainable). When we throw away clothing in the garbage (or donate, most of which ultimately ends up in the garbage), not only does it waste money and resources, but it can take over 200 years for the materials to decompose in a landfill. During the decomposition process, textiles generate greenhouse methane gas and leach toxic chemicals and dyes into the groundwater and our soil.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Now you see the problem??</p><p class="MsoNormal">BE the change instead of waiting for governments to change for you. Daily steps with powerful collective impact have the power to bring a huge shift to climate issues.</p><hr /><p class="MsoNormal"><!--[endif]--><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: #6aa84f;">Learn more about <a href="http://www.styledestino.com/2021/06/is-cotton-sustainable-fabric.html" target="_blank">Is cotton a sustainable fabric</a></span></b></p></blockquote><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;"><br /></p>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-61988901164258947032021-10-30T11:46:00.008-07:002021-10-31T08:02:03.408-07:00Celebrating a Sustainable Diwali!<p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_BdrsvQr5Q0/YX2ReUCLDuI/AAAAAAAAQD8/uh9utzPA98waVdD7fHMI9YiICR47vknNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1417/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthis%2BDiwali%2BSustainable%2B-%2BLeheriya%2BLehenga.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="How to make this Diwali Sustainable - Leheriya Lehenga" border="0" data-original-height="1417" data-original-width="1080" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_BdrsvQr5Q0/YX2ReUCLDuI/AAAAAAAAQD8/uh9utzPA98waVdD7fHMI9YiICR47vknNwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/How%2Bto%2Bmake%2Bthis%2BDiwali%2BSustainable%2B-%2BLeheriya%2BLehenga.jpg" title="How to make this Diwali Sustainable - Leheriya Lehenga" /></a><br /><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;">Dressing up is a big part of Diwali celebrations. But with so much fashion waste ending up in landfills, let’s steer away from buying a new Diwali outfit for the 2021 festivities. Instead, dig out something from your closet and rewear or restyle it. Or raid your mom’s closet and give an interesting spin to her sarees or lehengas. </span></p><p><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #262626;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">How can we make this Diwali sustainable?</span></span></p><p><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #262626;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">🪔 Instead of gifting sweets with tonnes of wasteful packaging, gift experiences. Or choose healthier alternatives like dates. Buy those in bulk and pack them sustainably. For example, you can g</span><span style="font-size: 14px;">ive them a personal touch by wrapping them up in recyclable paper yourself.</span></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;"> </span></p><p><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #262626;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">🪔 Make Diwali parties plastic-free. Make use of biodegradable cutlery & plates over plastic or thermocole options. </span></span></p><p><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #262626;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">🪔 Reuse the decorations you put up last year. Most decoration products are made from plastic, and if they are single-use they end up in landfills. </span></span></p><p><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #262626;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">🪔 Try a vegan Diwali this time, will be great for your health, skin, and the planet. </span></span></p><p><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #262626;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">🪔 Be kind - no firecrackers 🧨. </span><span style="font-size: 14px;">Pollution of air and noise and affecting the birds, stray animals, and even children - firecrackers have a lot of vices making them a definite no-no.</span></span><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;"> </span></p><p><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #262626; font-size: 14px;">🪔 Conventional candles often cause more pollution in the environment and they release toxins, which eventually damage the air quality in your house. They're really harmful, especially for kids and pregnant women, as these candles have paraffin and toxic fragrances. Choose the traditional clay diyas and burn them with mustard oil. They also work as a natural mosquito repellent. Keep a check on electric lights too, we know they're bad for the environment and our wallet's health....</span></p><p><span face="-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #262626;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">🪔 Diwali can sometimes be the time of excesses and we often get carried away. Whether it’s food or fashion, make sure to buy only things that you need. </span></span></p>
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Are you ready for the festivities 🪔SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-39029422473853230732021-10-19T10:08:00.010-07:002021-10-19T11:20:12.185-07:003 AMAZING CAFES FOR VEGAN BREAKFAST IN DUBAI<p>Just a few years ago, the list of restaurants that served <a href="http://www.styledestino.com/2019/02/best-vegan-restaurants-in-dubai.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">vegan food in Dubai</span></a> would have been painfully short. Now, you are spoilt for choice and it’s hard to narrow down the options; thanks to the plant-based revolution in its full force. And with good reason. Taking off animal products from your diet is not only great for your health but also for the planet. I'm not saying it, its proven by science.</p><p>Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to a whopping 73 percent. </p><p>When it comes to breakfasts we all love one that's packed with flavor, taste and nutrition. In the last few years, the obsession with wellness in Dubai has gone through the roof, and the city had an explosion of workout studios, juice bars, and turmeric everything. And nowhere is this more apparent as on the food front. The falafel-and-karak chai culture of Dubai has evolved. In its place, green smoothies, and superfood lattes powered with all manner of healthy extracts have taken over. </p><p>This means you can enjoy a scrumptious breakfast, indulge in it heartfully with no guilt later. I've listed down <span style="color: #2b00fe;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CVNrI1-DHMJ/" target="_blank">three cool cafes in Dubai that serve amazing vegan breakfast</a> </span>with great views and vibes. From the perfect view of the beach to the lush green garden cafe in the middle of the desert - these places will leave you pleasantly full. </p><hr />
<p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Wild and the Moon</span></b><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dthwdP2IFNA/YW7ykPVpGwI/AAAAAAAAQC8/BeR7UIv7mlsvtatGadg0S_nYqWlp-nS-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s5168/Wild%2Band%2Bthe%2BMoon%2BCafe.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Wild and the Moon Cafe - Best vegan breakfasts in Dubai" border="0" data-original-height="3448" data-original-width="5168" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dthwdP2IFNA/YW7ykPVpGwI/AAAAAAAAQC8/BeR7UIv7mlsvtatGadg0S_nYqWlp-nS-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Wild%2Band%2Bthe%2BMoon%2BCafe.JPG" title="Wild and the Moon Cafe - Best vegan breakfasts in Dubai" /></a></h2><p>The Parisian cafe focuses on healthy food, cold-pressed juice and nut mylks that are delicious and flavorful. This super hip and chic cafe is one of the long-standing vegan places in town that's become a favorite with even the locals. Their all-day breakfast menu with everything from vegan waffles and smoothie bowl, will not disappoint you. </p><p>They have multiple branches in Dubai, including their original Al Serkal café, but my favorite is the one in Downtown because of the location. Once you finish a delicious meal, you can stroll right behind at the Palace Downtown Hotel for great pictures and fantastic Burj Khalifa views.</p><p>Must try: Their orange blossom pancakes and matcha mylk. Oh and anything with feta cheese - its too good.</p><p>
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Seva Table</b></span><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PGrOPH809Cg/YW73z_wVAcI/AAAAAAAAQDM/jrzVWlW7bBs6IYbMtBv9ulsve-FtIHlFACLcBGAsYHQ/s1920/Vegan%2Bbrunch%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2BVegan%2BBreakfast%2BSeva%2BTable.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Vegan brunch in Dubai - Best Vegan Breakfast Seva Table" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PGrOPH809Cg/YW73z_wVAcI/AAAAAAAAQDM/jrzVWlW7bBs6IYbMtBv9ulsve-FtIHlFACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Vegan%2Bbrunch%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2BVegan%2BBreakfast%2BSeva%2BTable.png" title="Vegan brunch in Dubai - Best Vegan Breakfast Seva Table" /></a></h2><p>This <a href="http://www.styledestino.com/2017/06/dubai-vegan-guide-life-n-one.html" target="_blank">villa-style vegan café</a> in Dubai nestled in a garden is a welcome change from the hustle and bustle of Dubai. The moment you enter the place, you are transported to a zen-like atmosphere where you unplug with all the stress and worries and connect with your soul. It connects you to a slow living experience - that's conscious, nourishing, and positive. </p><p>It is undoubtedly one of my favorite places in town for its amazing breakfast and desserts.</p><p>And the food is just too good. Almost everything they serve is organic and mostly seasonal and the food is free from gluten, cane sugar, soy, GMO and transfats. This garden-café claims to be plastic-free too!</p><p><b>Must try:</b> Vegan nachos, snickers cake and deep cacao love (their version of indulgent hot chocolate).</p><p></p><hr /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Koko Bay</span></b><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ISH9pF8lUCQ/YW71btDokMI/AAAAAAAAQDE/0tCRmlaC4oI5ST1bJI3w7GaSEjnMtDktwCLcBGAsYHQ/s3023/Best%2Bvegan%2Bbrunch%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2BBreakfast%2BKoko%2BBay%2BBeach%2BCafe.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Best vegan brunch in Dubai - Vegan Breakfast Koko Bay Beach Cafe" border="0" data-original-height="2862" data-original-width="3023" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ISH9pF8lUCQ/YW71btDokMI/AAAAAAAAQDE/0tCRmlaC4oI5ST1bJI3w7GaSEjnMtDktwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Best%2Bvegan%2Bbrunch%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2BBreakfast%2BKoko%2BBay%2BBeach%2BCafe.jpg" title="Best vegan brunch in Dubai - Vegan Breakfast Koko Bay Beach Cafe" /></a></h2>This beach-side café with Bali vibes will instantly perk up your mood. The cafe is very tastefully decorated in beachy-Bali style and is set on an incredible location right up on Palm beach overlooking Dubai Marina skyline. They have lots of vegan options on the menu including smoothies and tofu scramble. <div><br /></div><div>Come winter, their spacious outdoor beach area and fresh sea breeze would be the perfect place to kickstart your weekend with a scrumptious vegan brunch.<br /><p><b>Must-Try:</b> Avocado toast topped with tofu scramble.</p></div>
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Denim is really our best friend. We've grown up in them, it is an essential part of our life and I am sure there won't be any wardrobe on earth without a pair of denim pants in them. And no matter how many jeans we own, we all have that perfect pair that we wear everywhere we go - from walks and shopping to a night-out.<br />
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But there is a scary reality behind every pair of jeans we own and every denim jacket in our wardrobe - they come from excessive harm to the planet. Shocked? So was I when I learned about it. Let me show you how with some verified numbers.<br />
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It takes about 3,781 liters of water to produce a single pair of jeans. Oh yes, 3-7-8-1 liters for just one pair - I am not making it up, its an official figure from <a href="https://www.levistrauss.com/how-we-do-business/use-and-reuse/" target="_blank">Levis Strauss</a>. Much of this wastewater is full of hazardous chemicals (some carcinogenic too!) and toxic dyes, and once they flow back into our rivers and oceans, these substances have a permanent destructive impact on ecosystems and local communities. Did I mention the exposure of workers to those toxic dyes and its impact on their health? And the process of sandblasting that gives denim its distressed look also poses significant health risk to workers.<br />
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That's not about it. Jeans are made from H2O guzzling fabric - cotton, which also uses massive amount of pesticides to grow. While cotton only takes up 2.5% of agricultural land, it accounts for <a href="https://organiccotton.org/oc/Cotton-general/Impact-of-cotton/Risk-of-cotton-farming.php" target="_blank">16% of all the insecticides and 6.8% of all herbicides used worldwide</a>. All those precious natural resources, like water and land, getting sucked up by a pair of jeans - makes me think about my next denim purchase.....<br />
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If you are vegan, you also ought to know that most denim jeans and even jackets come with a leather patch at the back and we all know the problem with leather.<br />
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Long story short, jeans are one of the least eco-friendly clothing items to produce and has serious environmental and social consequences.<br />
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Isn't the quest for finding the perfect pair of jeans challenging enough, that now you also have to consider sustainability into the equation? Imagine all those hours spent getting in and out of piles of denim in those dirty and cramped fitting rooms to find the perfect fit, color and length.<br />
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Does it mean you have to say goodbye to denim from your life? No silly. Some denim brands are challenging the damaging traditional practices of producing denim. Right from ensuring the people making them are paid a living wage and using sustainable materials (think recycled fabrics and organic cotton) to reducing their energy consumption and using non-toxic dyes, the wave of new eco-friendly denim brands are changing the way how your pair of jeans are produced.<br />
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As a hard-core vegan, its very important that my jeans are not just sustainable and eco-friendly but uses no leather patch or other animal materials. So I did my research, and found many amazing eco-friendly and vegan denim brands. In fact, I already have some of them in my wardrobe!<br />
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Don't worry, I am not talking about the brands that are culprits of "Greenwashing" in the name of sustainability (no H&M and Zara here). These brands are serious about their ethics and have sustainability in their DNA. Without further ado, here I highlight some of the best.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;">Nudie Jeans</span></b><br />
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<b>Ethics:</b> Fair trade, eco-friendly (production and packaging), vegan, offers free lifetime repairs<br />
<b>Country: </b>Sweden<br />
<b>For:</b> Men & Women<br />
<b>Starts at:</b> $185<br />
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Swedish denim brand Nudie ticks pretty much every eco-friendly box with its sustainable jeans. For starters, all their jeans are made from sustainable materials, mainly certified organic cotton and recycled cotton. The brand has a one-of-its-kind free repairs service at every store to prolong the life of the garment and save it from going into a landfill. They also give you a 20 per cent discount when you give them your old Nudie Jeans back, which they sell under their Re-Use collection, after washing and fixing it (of course). That's genius!<br />
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No human or animal exploitation is done in the making of Nudie jeans! This sustainable denim brand is also a member of Fair Wear Foundation (FWF),which means all their workers are paid fair wages.<br />
The best part? All their jeans are vegan. The leather patch at the back of every Nudie jeans is actually made from paper - FSC certified jacron patch.<br />
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I've been wearing their Hightop Tilde style in black for over a year and I love the fit. It stayed put after several washes, and the color has just slightly faded. I can say that it is, almost, as good as new.<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b>Armedangels</b></span><br />
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<b>Ethics:</b> Fair trade, eco-friendly, certified vegan<br />
<b>Country:</b> Germany<br />
<b>For:</b> Men & Women<br />
<b>Starts at:</b> $97<br />
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Beloved for nailing sustainable fashion, the German fair fashion brand Armedangels makes fabulous eco-friendly jeans under its <a href="http://www.armedangels.de/en/detoxdenim" target="_blank">#DetoxDenim collection</a>. Each pair of your sustainable jeans is produced with 40% less water, 64% less carbon emissions, and uses zero toxic chemicals and chlorine. Their jeans are made from sustainable materials including GOTS certified organic cotton, tencel, recycled polyester and stainless steel buttons.<br />
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I love the fact that it is also Peta certified vegan. They use jacron logo patch at the back instead of leather. What's not the love?<br />
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I have the Tillaa style from their collection in stone wash - the skinny fit mid-waist jeans. It fits perfectly, the color is gorgeous and the fabric feels nice. I did, however, got it tapered a little bit at the ankle, as it was too wide for me.<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b>DL1961</b></span><br />
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<b>Ethics:</b> Fair trade, very eco-friendly, sustainable and vegan<br />
<b>Country:</b> USA<br />
<b>For:</b> Men & Women<br />
<b>Starts at:</b> $168<br />
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I bought my first DL1961 pair in Bloomingdales Dubai and the reason I picked this brand was because it had no leather patch.<br />
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Later I dug up more about the brand and was impressed with its ethical credentials. This New York based label sources ethical cotton (GOTS, organic or recycled), sustainable fabrics like tencel and modal, and uses natural indigo dye (from DyStar®). Their jeans are then made in DL1961's own factory that's powered by solar energy and it's own in-house power generation plant. They have also installed a state-of-the art water recycling system to ensure the water flowing back in municipal drains is clean and toxin-free. Impressive!<br />
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Instead of washing their jeans in the traditional way, DL1961 uses innovative ozone and laser processes, which reduce the amount of water considerably, as well as reduced the chemical pollution of water. The brand tracks its water consumption and dye usage via Environmental Impact Measurement (EIM) software by Jeanologia. While a traditional pair of jeans uses on an average 5678 liters of water, <a href="https://www.dl1961.com/pages/sustainability" target="_blank">DL1961 uses less than 30 liters</a> to produce a pair of jeans. Isn't that amazing?<br />
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Their circular model allows them to turn send excess fabrics to a non-profit Fabscrap for upcycling. Their attention to detail doesn't stop there. The brand also ensures that their packaging is fully recyclable, compostable and biodegradable.<br />
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Among most sustainable denim brands, I have to say they offer one of the widest styles, colors and fits and are also easily available around the world.<br />
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In case you are wondering, I am wearing their Florence style in dark wash.<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b>Monkee Genes</b></span><br />
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<b>Ethics:</b> Fair trade, eco-friendly, sustainable and Peta approved vegan<br />
<b>Country:</b> UK<br />
<b>For:</b> Men & Women<br />
<b>Starts at:</b> $60<br />
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Monkee Genes is actually the first sustainable and vegan denim brand that I came across. It was almost six years back I stumbled on the brand while searching for vegan denim brands. Later, I spotted them at sustainable fashion trade show in Berlin, now called Neonyt, and thereafter several sustainable fashion stores in Berlin and UK. Somewhere in 2014, the British denim brand almost had a fallout, but they came up with a bang and are definitely one of the most popular ethical denim brands in the market.<br />
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While I am yet to find a Monkee Genes that fits me right, my eco-conscious friends love theirs. They're crafted from certified organic cotton and recycled polyester, use 80% less water than traditional methods and the company ensures the labour is paid fair wages. They closely monitor their supply chains and ensure everyone within their chain holds an ethical certification.<br />
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In fact, the brand has introduced a new <a href="https://www.monkeegenes.com/pages/reduced-water-energy-usage" target="_blank">Black Jet Collection</a>, which is even more eco-friendly as it uses 95% less water, 40% less energy and 90% less chemicals compared to conventional production methods.<br />
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The best part? This sustainable denim comes with an affordable price tag and will last you for years to come.<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b>Boyish</b></span><br />
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<b>Ethics:</b> Fair trade, eco-friendly, sustainable, gives back and vegan<br />
<b>Country:</b> USA<br />
<b>For:</b> Women<br />
<b>Starts at:</b> $148<br />
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Exuding Californian cool, the LA-based sustainable denim brand Boyish creates timeless styles that are high on style and ethics. Crafting jeans from sustainable fabrics, using water and energy-efficient production techniques, paying fair wages to workers, using eco-friendly packaging and cruelty-free practices - the brand checks all the ethical boxes.<br />
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The brand also strives towards zero waste production by recycling all its cutting scraps. That's not it. they are also part of 1% for the Planet initiative, which means that they give back atleast 1% of their revenues to various causes.<br />
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Interestingly, as part of its goal to be a transparent company, they also publish an annual sustainability report covering everything from their carbon emissions, water preservation initiatives, factory audit brief, materials used in production to the list of their certifications. The cherry on top is that all Boyish jeans are vegan friendly.<br />
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In case you are wondering, I am wearing their Florence style in dark wash.<br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: large;"><b>MUD Jeans</b></span><br />
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<b>Ethics:</b> Certified fair trade, eco-friendly, sustainable, B Corp certified and Peta approved vegan<br />
<b>Country:</b> Netherlands<br />
<b>For:</b> Men & Women<br />
<b>Starts at:</b> $148<br />
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Dutch brand MUD Jeans is on a mission to create a circular economy in the fashion industry. The transparent company offers free repair services, resells second hand products and also recycles worn out products.<br />
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The company requests customers to return their worn-out jeans so they can be shredded, cut into pieces and blended with Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified cotton to create new denim yarn. Every MUD Jeans are made with up to 40% recycled content and the rest is organic cotton - hence reducing water, energy and chemical usage. In fact, every pair of MUD jeans is carbon neutral.<br />
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Like Nudie, MUD Jeans also offers free repairs service, motivating the clients to wear their jeans as long as possible. After your jeans are no longer of use, you can return them to MUD and get a discount on your next MUD purchase.<br />
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Their sustainable production methods are top-of-the-line too. By using ozone, laser, stone washing and water recycling techniques, their jeans uses 78% less water and emits 61% less CO2 when compared with traditional manufacturing methods. They use certified eco-friendly indigo dye and use only four different types of fabrics to produce their jeans so it can be easily recycled.<br />
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And as if that wasn't cool enough, Mud Jeans also offers <a href="https://mudjeans.eu/lease-a-jeans/" target="_blank">Lease a Jeans</a> subscription system to tackle the waste built up by fast fashion. Under this program, you can lease a pair of Mud Jeans for €7.50 per month and exchange them for a new pair when you’re ready to switch things up. The returned pairs will either be leased to someone else or recycled. They also have a Vintage program under which they sell their washed and repaired used MUD Jeans.<br />
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<br />SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-28391570500814263722021-07-06T10:12:00.008-07:002021-07-06T10:14:21.424-07:003 sustainable & organic food brands in India to add to your kitchen pantry<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Shopping for packaged food is one of the most challenging tasks. From confusing labels and long lists of complex ingredients to loose government regulation, identifying foods that are truly good for our health and the environment can be a daunting task. Fortunately, some companies have made their business out of offering truly healthy products that prioritize the health of their customers, their producers, and the environment.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">I did my research and discovered three amazing sustainable Indian food brands that focus on healthy and mindful consumption and are good for you and the planet.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;">Can picking up a bar of chocolate, or your favorite garam masala during your next grocery run really help support the environment? Scroll on to find out.</span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><br />Kokotrait Sustainable Fairtrade Chocolate</span></b></h3><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #666666;"><b>Ethics</b> | Organic, Eco-friendly, Local, Healthy, Zero-waste<br /><b>Packaging</b> | Plastic-Free, Zero-waste<br /><b>Health focus</b> | Refined sugar-free and finest quality organic ingredients</span><br /><a href="https://cocoatrait.com" target="_blank">Website</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fduJR4V8tdg/YOSOcjIpa1I/AAAAAAAAP_k/jg32WzQveG8qQfa0-EnznkBJSIZ0V5bCACLcBGAsYHQ/s3166/Organic%2BFood%2BBrands%2Bin%2BIndia%2B-%2BKokotrait%2BOrganic%2BChocolate%2B-%2BHealthy%2Bvegan%2Bchocolate%2Bin%2BIndia%2B-%2BSustainable%2BIndian%2BBrands.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Organic Food Brands in India - Kokotrait Organic Chocolate - Healthy vegan chocolate in India - Sustainable Indian Brands" border="0" data-original-height="3166" data-original-width="3024" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fduJR4V8tdg/YOSOcjIpa1I/AAAAAAAAP_k/jg32WzQveG8qQfa0-EnznkBJSIZ0V5bCACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Organic%2BFood%2BBrands%2Bin%2BIndia%2B-%2BKokotrait%2BOrganic%2BChocolate%2B-%2BHealthy%2Bvegan%2Bchocolate%2Bin%2BIndia%2B-%2BSustainable%2BIndian%2BBrands.jpg" title="Organic Food Brands in India - Kokotrait Organic Chocolate - Healthy vegan chocolate in India - Sustainable Indian Brands" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Launched in 2019, the bean to Bar Chocolate brand <b>Kocoatrait</b> claims to be the world's first eco-friendly, zero waste, sustainable, plastic-free
chocolate, conceived and made in India. All their chocolates are made using
ingredients sourced from India and packaged in upcycled materials. What's not to
love?</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">This conscious chocolate brand, from Chennai, has been started by a husband and wife duo who are on a mission to make chocolates healthy and sustainable. Their chocolates are formulated with the finest quality organic cocoa and ingredients locally sourced from nearby regions to cut down the carbon footprint. They use the stone-grinding method to process their cocoa to ensure the flavor, taste, and nutrition level of chocolate is not compromised. All their chocolates are sweetened with non-refined desi khand sugar to ensure they satiate your sweet cravings without compromising your health.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">This brand strongly believes in minimising their carbon footprint so they ensure even their packaging is also made from waste materials. In fact, they upcycle the cocoa shells from cocoa beans in their packaging and use the
virgin aluminum foil to wrap the chocolate, which can be 100% recycled. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">While they are not yet a completely vegan chocolate brand, but most of their chocolates are indeed vegan. My favorite is their lavender flavored vegan chocolate, its super yum, creamy and melts in your mouth.</span></p><!--more--><p></p><h3><b><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><br />Paushtik</span></b></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #666666;"><b>Ethics</b> | Organic, Eco-friendly, Local, Healthy, Supporting women, Zero-waste<br /><b>Packaging</b> | Plastic-Free, Recyclable<br /><b>Health focus</b> | No preservatives, no colors or additives, fresh products<br /></span><a href="https://paushtikstore.com/" target="_blank">Website</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-reBCXXcKn9k/YOSNvKpXuXI/AAAAAAAAP_c/1XLLUxb7-DgViiboqMkipsSGYrS-trH3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Organic%2BFood%2BBrands%2Bin%2BIndia%2B-%2BPashtik%2Borganic%2Bspices%2B-%2BSustainable%2BIndian%2BBrands.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Organic Food Brands in India - Pashtik organic spices - Sustainable Indian Brands" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1943" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-reBCXXcKn9k/YOSNvKpXuXI/AAAAAAAAP_c/1XLLUxb7-DgViiboqMkipsSGYrS-trH3ACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Organic%2BFood%2BBrands%2Bin%2BIndia%2B-%2BPashtik%2Borganic%2Bspices%2B-%2BSustainable%2BIndian%2BBrands.jpg" title="Organic Food Brands in India - Pashtik organic spices - Sustainable Indian Brands" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">The fairtrade and direct-to-consumer brand<b> Paushtik</b> sells the finest quality sustainably sourced
organic spices and ready spice blends. All their ingredients are directly
sourced from the farmers, consciously handcrafted, and are sold in eco-friendly
packaging. Each of their spices are produced and released in sustainably small quantities.</span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Their spice blends and raw spices completely zing up your kitchen with flavor and taste. You can easily tell the difference in quality from the conventional spice brands in the market. I am in love with their curry powder, which's become a staple in my kitchen along with their kala ghoda spice blend. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">They work directly with the farmers to ensure they can maintain and be sure of the quality and authenticity of their spices. The company works with a community of women, who handcraft these spices. This provides these women employment opportunities and a safe livelihood to ensure they can take care of their family. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">The brand's mission is to be transparent, zero-waste, sustainable and, 100% organic.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">They source the spices grown from an heirloom seed varietal using situational organic practices from across the country. I love that they are reviving our heirloom spices, especially the
indigenous range like black turmeric, and lakadong turmeric.</span></p><!--more--><p></p><h3><b><span style="color: #f6b26b;"><br />Naturally Yours</span></b></h3><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: #666666;"><b>Ethics</b> | Organic, Eco-friendly, Healthy<br /><b>Packaging</b> | Plastic<br /><b>Health focus</b> | Refined flour-free, supports gluten-free, no chemicals, preservative-free<br /></span><a href="https://naturallyyours.in/" target="_blank">Website</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--TB5QVK_3rE/YOSOxfwodCI/AAAAAAAAP_s/nSk25Rhfz1MCtU8g5VZv95Xn-glQjInIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s4032/Organic%2BFood%2BBrands%2Bin%2BIndia%2B-%2BNaturally%2BYours%2BGluten-free%2BPasta%2Band%2BNoodels%2B-%2BVegan%2BIndia%2B-%2BSustainable%2BIndian%2BBrands.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Organic Food Brands in India - Naturally Yours Gluten-free Pasta and Noodels - Vegan India - Sustainable Indian Brands" border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--TB5QVK_3rE/YOSOxfwodCI/AAAAAAAAP_s/nSk25Rhfz1MCtU8g5VZv95Xn-glQjInIgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Organic%2BFood%2BBrands%2Bin%2BIndia%2B-%2BNaturally%2BYours%2BGluten-free%2BPasta%2Band%2BNoodels%2B-%2BVegan%2BIndia%2B-%2BSustainable%2BIndian%2BBrands.jpg" title="Organic Food Brands in India - Naturally Yours Gluten-free Pasta and Noodels - Vegan India - Sustainable Indian Brands" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">The biggest of the three, Naturally Yours offers a range of healthy pasta and noodles crafted without any refined flour, preservatives, chemicals, or anything you wouldn't put in your stomach. From millets and quinoa to black rice, they use an interesting mix of grains in their products that surprisingly taste delicious. Honestly, I don't like any other pasta or noodle anymore. </span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">The company was started back in 2010, by a husband-wife duo as a small-scale startup out of an experiment, and has grown leaps and bounds then. Their products are available all across India and are also available on portals like Amazon, Flipkart, Shopclues, Healthkart, Pepperfry among others.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">All their products are made in small batches with high-quality grains, sourced straight from their farmers to ensure the freshness and quality of the products. For example, their millets are sourced from a farmer group based out of Anantapur.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: medium;">Their gluten-free quinoa pasta and multi-millet noodles are a staple in my kitchen and they're are too good. If you're wondering, rest assured they don't taste healthy at all - if you know what I mean. Wink Wink! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-53691799473383378012021-07-02T10:09:00.019-07:002021-10-22T01:53:22.011-07:00Are your investments destroying the planet and exploiting people & animals?<p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LkNQujGmoU8/YN9H8GVsIsI/AAAAAAAAP-8/mp_8BE6B4GY4hsbnUiitrCHeEOqJYFIUACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Sustainable%2BInvesting%2BIndia%2B-%2BEthical%2BInvesting%2B-%2BESG.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Sustainable Investing India - Ethical Investing - ESG" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1468" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LkNQujGmoU8/YN9H8GVsIsI/AAAAAAAAP-8/mp_8BE6B4GY4hsbnUiitrCHeEOqJYFIUACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Sustainable%2BInvesting%2BIndia%2B-%2BEthical%2BInvesting%2B-%2BESG.jpg" title="Sustainable Investing India - Ethical Investing - ESG" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: medium;">Are your investments destroying the planet & exploiting animals? </span></p><span style="font-size: medium;">You’ve ditched single-use plastic, you carry your own bag to the supermarket, shop from zero-waste supermarkets and thrift, rent, or borrow when it comes to fashion, right? But what about your investments? Does your portfolio follow the same sustainable and cruelty-free principles as your lifestyle? It's time to put your money where your mouth is.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">When it comes to making the world a better place, investing isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But it should. If you’re investing your money in companies that are polluting the planet, and exploiting its beings you’re funding them to continue exploiting the planet, people & animals.</span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">As conscious citizens, we should avoid financially backing companies or industries that negatively impact people, society and the environment, this includes avoiding companies engaged in:</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">animal testing (like pharma and beauty companies) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">animal cruelty, factory farming, or dairy production</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">violating human rights including but not restricted to child or forced labour</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">arms and munitions </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">tobacco and alcohol </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">gambling and pornography</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">polluting the planet and have a high level of carbon emissions (like mining, oil & gas, and fashion companies)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">businesses involved in tax avoidance, accounting or remuneration controversies. </span></li></ul><span style="font-size: medium;"><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Invest your money behind companies and sectors that have a positive impact, citing energy efficiency and renewables, tackling waste, innovating plant-based foods, and other sustainable businesses.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Fortunately, with rising interest in sustainability and veganism, there's been a growing demand for ethical investing options. </span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">The most popular of them is <b><a href="https://blog.arihantcapital.com/index.php/understanding-esg-investing-india-esg-market/" target="_blank">ESG investing</a></b>. ESG stands for the Environmental, Social, and Governance factors that play a role in sustainable investing. It's a practice that values companies that do everything from the level of carbon emissions to the number of women on the board and the quality of disclosure on executive pay to ensuring labour laws are being upheld.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Another popular concept is <b>socially responsible investment (SRI)</b>. SRI is an investing interest strategy in which investors develop strategies and standards to invest only in companies that strive to abide by acceptable social values. These </span><span style="font-size: medium;">can include companies making a positive sustainable or social impact, such as a solar energy company, and exclude those making a negative impact like mining and oil & gas companies. SRI tends to go by many names, including values-based investing, impact investing, sustainable investing and ethical investing.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">ESG is a bit broader term compared to SRI. So simply having an ESG label doesn't guarantee that the fund is an ethical one or made investments in responsible companies.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>What are my sustainable investment options:</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">SRI or ESG mutual funds </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">ESG exchange traded funds (ETF)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Creating a customised portfolio handpicking companies that align with your values</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Socially responsible and impact investing private equity funds (for high net worth individuals)</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Social or environmental goal-specific funds or bonds like Fidelity Water Sustainability Fund focusing on clean water or VanEck Vectors Green Bond ETF that invests in green bonds.</span></li></ul><div><blockquote><span style="color: #666666; font-size: large;"><i>A green bond is a bond whose proceeds are used to fund projects that promote sustainability</i></span></blockquote></div></div><div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>But what about my returns?</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">I'm sure this must a lingering question on your mind. It’s possible to make money while helping build a better world. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Various research has proven that companies that lead the way in governance and sustainability tend to outperform over the long run. In fact, most investors agree that ESG issues are a crucial factor when evaluating the financial health of a company.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">In fact, according to a 2019 Morningstar study, “41 of the 56 Morningstar’s ESG indexes outperformed their non-ESG equivalents (73%) since inception <span style="color: #3d85c6;">(<a href="https://www.morningstar.com/insights/2019/03/12/esg-investing-perfor_0" target="_blank">Source</a>)</span>.<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><hr />
</span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">Ethical and sustainable investing is a very wide area. What actually constitutes an ethical investment varies greatly from person to person because each individual has different values. For example, if your top priority is staying out of companies involved in animal cruelty, your portfolio whould steer clear of companies that -</span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">manufacture or serve food or beverage items containing animal products </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">manufacture or sell clothing that involves killing or harming animals (e.g., leather or fur) </span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">manufacture or sell products that use animals for experiments breed animals for food production and/or animal testing</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">manufacture or sell products that include animal ingredients (like beauty, paints and pharma)</span></li></ul></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;">However, such a person could still invest in companies engaged in the business of tobacco or alcohol. </span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><i><b>My two cents?</b></i> Don't worry too much about the labels - sustainable investing, ethical investing, ESG, SRI, purpose-driven investing. Simply filter what to invest in based on your values and what matters to you. Or even better, find yourself a good investment app, like <a href="https://www.sofi.com/invest/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">https://www.sofi.com/invest/</span></a>, and then simply filter what to invest in based on your values and what matters to you.</span></div><blockquote><div><i><span style="color: #666666;">Many investors refuse to invest in companies that conflict with their values. They may avoid investing in “sin stocks,” or in companies engaged in the business of meat, tobacco, alcohol, and gambling, or companies that make weapons.</span></i></div></blockquote><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: large;">So let’s give a second look at your portfolio and ensure you’re not funding companies that are doing bad and support and rewarding companies that practice the values that are important to you.</span></div><div><blockquote><div> Invest in a portfolio that maximizes returns, and helps build a better world.</div></blockquote><div><span style="font-size: large;">Vote with your wallet!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><i><span style="color: #444444;">P.S. – I am a finance professional, working in the world of investing and stock markets for over a decade.</span></i></div></div></div></div></div>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-50223288405268832262021-06-18T04:22:00.005-07:002021-06-18T04:24:08.734-07:00Gucci unveils eco-friendly sneakers crafted with its exclusive sustainable vegan leather material Demetra<p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5MgyQB0HLfA/YMx0QoHhPhI/AAAAAAAAP-M/cpqD01EqkasSlaRiEch29rTZ5NhNteLmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s808/Gucci%2BLaunches%2BVegan%2BSneakers%2Bmade%2Bfrom%2BDemetra%2B-%2Bsustainable%2Bsneakers.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Gucci Launches Vegan Sneakers made from Demetra - sustainable sneakers" border="0" data-original-height="455" data-original-width="808" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5MgyQB0HLfA/YMx0QoHhPhI/AAAAAAAAP-M/cpqD01EqkasSlaRiEch29rTZ5NhNteLmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Gucci%2BLaunches%2BVegan%2BSneakers%2Bmade%2Bfrom%2BDemetra%2B-%2Bsustainable%2Bsneakers.jpeg" title="Gucci Launches Vegan Sneakers made from Demetra - sustainable sneakers" /></a></p><p></p><div>Italian luxury fashion house Gucci drops a range of sneakers crafted from its proprietary eco-friendly and vegan material <b><i>Demetra</i></b>. </div><p></p><p>Demetra, named in homage to Greek agricultural goddess Demeter, is composed of "77 percent plant-based raw materials" including bio-based polyurethane from corn and wheat, viscose, and sustainably sourced wood compounds. Produced in Italy, it took Gucci two years of research and development to perfect the Demetra textile and the company has filed for its patents and trademarks. For now, Gucci will be using Demetra to craft their own in-house products, however by 2022 the company plans to open access to Demetra to the fashion industry.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wSBv8fJ2iDs/YMyB5BzFzVI/AAAAAAAAP-U/XnQ2Jr3S-r8KID1l2qO7SENbV-a6NMuGACLcBGAsYHQ/s1920/Gucci%2BBasket%2BSneakers%2BMade%2Bfrom%2Bvegan%2Bleather%2BDemetra.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Gucci Basket Sneakers Made from vegan leather Demetra" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wSBv8fJ2iDs/YMyB5BzFzVI/AAAAAAAAP-U/XnQ2Jr3S-r8KID1l2qO7SENbV-a6NMuGACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Gucci%2BBasket%2BSneakers%2BMade%2Bfrom%2Bvegan%2Bleather%2BDemetra.jpg" title="Gucci Basket Sneakers Made from vegan leather Demetra" /></a></div><p>The 'Basket', 'Rhyton', and 'New Ace' are Gucci’s first shoes to be partially crafted from Demetra, demonstrating the textile’s leather-like properties. Unfortunately, Gucci has not disclosed a complete list of materials used in these sneakers on their website, so it's hard to say if all these sneakers are completely vegan or not.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The new <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GucciBasket?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GucciBasket</a> sneaker, inspired by the impact that basketball has had on street culture and style, features a distressed effect, bright details and a groundbreaking eco-friendly material called Demetra, presented recently by the House. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlessandroMichele?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlessandroMichele</a> <a href="https://t.co/DESwVxrtUm">pic.twitter.com/DESwVxrtUm</a></p>— gucci (@gucci) <a href="https://twitter.com/gucci/status/1405800789445169154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script>
<p></p><p>Gucci had been vocal about its focus on sustainability, and just last year it launched its first-ever sustainable fashion collection "Off The Grid". This collection also had a few <a href="http://www.styledestino.com/2020/06/gucci-launches-vegan-sneakers-in-its-off-the-grid-sustainable-collection.html" target="_blank">vegan sneakers</a> crafted <span face="ifyicons, Lato, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">using recycled, organic, bio-based, and sustainable materials like </span><span face="ifyicons, Lato, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">ECONYL® </span><span face="ifyicons, Lato, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;">.</span></p><p>“In our 100th anniversary year, Demetra is a new category of material that encapsulates Gucci’s quality and aesthetic standards with our desire to innovate, leveraging our traditional skills and know-how to create for an evolving future,” said Marco Bizzarri, President and CEO of Gucci, in a statement. “Demetra offers our industry an easily scalable, alternative choice and a more sustainable material that also answers the needs of animal-free solutions.”</p><p>Interestingly, as part of the brand’s commitment to supporting a circular economy and through an extension of its Gucci-Up program, Demetra scraps produced during the manufacturing process will also be upcycled and reused by Gucci. How cool is that?</p><p style="text-align: right;"><i style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">Images via Gucci</span></i></p>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-24456583300927912022021-06-16T07:45:00.001-07:002021-06-16T07:45:03.401-07:00Is cotton a #sustainable fabric<p> <a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yTjRRvsQdew/YL87d1A28BI/AAAAAAAAP80/zMFPcqHeEQQSvlxNroK3k3q7GzNeo5_sACLcBGAsYHQ/s824/Is%2BCotton%2BSustainable%2B-%2BEthical%2Band%2Bsustainable%2Bfashion.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Is Cotton Sustainable - Ethical and sustainable fashion" border="0" data-original-height="824" data-original-width="654" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yTjRRvsQdew/YL87d1A28BI/AAAAAAAAP80/zMFPcqHeEQQSvlxNroK3k3q7GzNeo5_sACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Is%2BCotton%2BSustainable%2B-%2BEthical%2Band%2Bsustainable%2Bfashion.png" title="Is Cotton Sustainable - Ethical and sustainable fashion" /></a><br />Most people think cotton is a very sustainable fabric, and I can see why. Cotton is a natural fiber that is breathable, renewable and biodegradable. Old cotton can also be easily recycled to make new yarn and fabric. It has been used for centuries, is one of the most widely used fabrics and also a widely traded commodity on the global markets. It has become an inevitable part of our lives. No wonder it is often referred to as the "fabric of our lives".</p><p>Sorry to break your heart, but cotton is not as clean as we all believe. While cotton is a natural and biodegradable material, the problem is with how it is grown. Conventional cotton production methods are environmentally unsustainable. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: medium;">What is wrong with cotton? </span></b></p><p>Conventional cotton has a hefty environmental and social impact.</p><p>1. <b>Cotton is a</b> <b><i>water-thirsty crop.</i></b></p><p>Cotton needs a lot of water to grow. What is ironic is that the majority of cotton is grown in water-stressed regions <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(<a href="http://www.wri.org/blog/2013/10/one-quarter-world%E2%80%99s-agriculture-grows-highly-water-stressed-areas" target="_blank"><span style="color: #93c47d;">Source</span></a>)</span></i>. For eg, in India, inefficient water use means that up to 20,000 liters of water are needed to produce 1kg cotton. In the meantime, 100 million people in India do not have access to drinking water. </p><p>The surface and ground waters in the cotton cultivation regions are often diverted to irrigate cotton fields, leading to freshwater loss through evaporation.</p><p>2. <b>Cotton production takes up a hell lot of <i>pesticides & insecticides</i></b>. </p><p>Cotton cultivation currently uses lots of chemicals. According to <a href="https://www.idhsustainabletrade.com/sectors/cotton//" target="_blank">Sustainable Trade Initiative</a>, “No commodity is as polluting as cotton".</p><p>Some sources say 4 percent of all world pesticides and 10 percent of insecticides are used in cotton-growing <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(<a href="http://www.pan-uk.org/cottons-chemical-addiction/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #93c47d;">Source</span></a>)</span></i>. Runoff of pesticides, fertilizers, and minerals from cotton fields contaminate rivers, wetlands, and underground aquifers. </p><p>The indiscriminate use of pesticides in conventional cotton cultivation is bad for the soil and has human health impacts. It severely degrades soil quality, threatens the quality of water, as well as pollutes the local eco-systems. Most cotton production is done using genetically modified seeds. </p><p><b>3. Cotton production also has <i>human rights issues</i>. </b></p><p>Cotton is a labor-intensive crop. Yet, labor, health, and safety regulations are nonexistent or not enforced in cotton farming. Child and forced labor are also common practices. So you know now that conventional cotton is not as "sustainable" as you think it is and what most brands make you believe when they talk about their sustainability claims.</p><p>In short, COTTON FABRIC IS NOT SUSTAINABLE. Many brands sell you clothing labeled as sustainable because it's crafted with (conventional) cotton. That’s {almost} greenwashing. For e.g., while the “hand-loomed cotton” provides livelihood to workers preserving the ancient handloom crafts, but the material used is still damaging. <span></span></p><!--more--><p></p><p><b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: medium;">What are my alternatives?</span></b></p><p>Glad you thought about this. Fortunately, there are plenty of sustainable alternatives to conventional cotton like recycled cotton (best option), organic cotton (certified), hemp, linen, Tencel, cupro and sustainable viscose</p><p>Next time you choose a cotton outfit, remember its impact and choose better. In fact, if you can ditch buying “new” altogether and choose to <a href="http://www.styledestino.com/2020/07/plastic-free-sustainable-wardrobe-microplastics-problem.html" target="_blank">thrift, borrow or rent</a>, that’s even better!</p><p><br /></p>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-72582884274838382452021-06-08T10:14:00.002-07:002021-06-08T10:26:45.257-07:003 Indian companies making eco-friendly products from trash<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BXhQTnN5MZw/YL-lwrPv7fI/AAAAAAAAP9U/brJQZqtOjR4LBptd724PJHPR1dLkR-ezACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Indian%2BCompanies%2Bturning%2Btrash%2Binto%2Beco-friendly%2Bproducts%2B-%2Bsustainable%2Bstartups%2Bin%2BIndia%2B-%2BSOCIAL%2BIMPACT%2BBUSINESSES.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Indian Companies turning trash into eco-friendly products - sustainable startups in India - SOCIAL IMPACT BUSINESSES" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1807" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BXhQTnN5MZw/YL-lwrPv7fI/AAAAAAAAP9U/brJQZqtOjR4LBptd724PJHPR1dLkR-ezACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Indian%2BCompanies%2Bturning%2Btrash%2Binto%2Beco-friendly%2Bproducts%2B-%2Bsustainable%2Bstartups%2Bin%2BIndia%2B-%2BSOCIAL%2BIMPACT%2BBUSINESSES.jpg" title="Indian Companies turning trash into eco-friendly products - sustainable startups in India - SOCIAL IMPACT BUSINESSES" /></a></div>The world is generating more and more rubbish every day, and we do not know what to do with all that waste. The throw-away culture that has seeped in every part of the world has resulted in the exponential growth of landfills, and that is dangerous. <p></p><p>Landfills are one of the causes of climate change as they generate and release biogas into the atmosphere. Plus, many of the items that are thrown away contain toxic substances. Over time, these toxins leach into our soil and groundwater and become environmental hazards for years.</p><p>Fortunately, a lot of companies and individuals are trying to find a solution to the waste problem. This has resulted in a movement that looks to craft beautiful and functional products from discarded waste.</p><p>From sneakers to incense sticks, here are 3 Indian companies that are turning trash into really cool products.</p><p></p><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">1. <a href="https://phool.co/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">Phool</span></a></span></b></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pASIfsI7ixk/YL-ZKdPeKXI/AAAAAAAAP88/-qkqetvrNispZyWKYtzoZhiZHqm8v7LkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s3023/Phool%2Bupcycles%2Bflowers%2Binto%2Bincense%2Bsticks%2B-%2BSustainable%2Bcompanies%2Bin%2BIndia.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Phool upcycles flowers into incense sticks - Sustainable companies in India" border="0" data-original-height="2970" data-original-width="3023" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pASIfsI7ixk/YL-ZKdPeKXI/AAAAAAAAP88/-qkqetvrNispZyWKYtzoZhiZHqm8v7LkwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Phool%2Bupcycles%2Bflowers%2Binto%2Bincense%2Bsticks%2B-%2BSustainable%2Bcompanies%2Bin%2BIndia.jpg" title="Phool upcycles flowers into incense sticks - Sustainable companies in India" /></a></div>Offering flowers in temples is a popular practice in India among worshippers. The problem is heaps of these flowers, approximately 8 million tonnes a year, are discarded from temples and mosques and end up in the rivers, polluting the water streams.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Phool saw this as an opportunity and became India's first solution to the temple waste problem. They upcycle the temple waste flowers into 100% organic, charcoal-free, and incense sticks, cones, and fragrances using organic vermicompost methods. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Phool is not just creating sustainable products but is also employing women from marginalised communities, mostly Dalit, providing them with a better livelihood. According to their website, they currently employ 73 women as full-time employees and have recycled 11,060 tons of flowers.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Unlike conventional incense sticks that use synthetic fragrance and charcoal, Phool products are completely organic and dipped in natural essential oils that range from vetiver and eucalyptus to the classic rose and nargis.</p><p class="MsoNormal">All their incense sticks and cones are handcrafted by women flowercyclers. What I also love about the brand is its beautiful artistic packaging - minimal yet striking featuring illustration, pleasing bright colors and a touch of gold. Every box comes with a card inside with the picture of the worker who handcrafted the incense stick.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><span></span></o:p></p><a name='more'></a><p></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">2. <a href="https://www.ikksha.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">Ikssha</span></a></span> </b></h2><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uL0fmmVZoVQ/YL-ZUrckDAI/AAAAAAAAP9A/qk31P86LCF0YiKDnVeiaa29X0xoAnjmpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s3549/Sustainable%2Bstationery%2Bbrand%2Bin%2BIndia%2B-%2BIkksha%2Brecycled%2Bpaper.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sustainable stationery brand in India - Ikksha recycled paper" border="0" data-original-height="3549" data-original-width="3023" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uL0fmmVZoVQ/YL-ZUrckDAI/AAAAAAAAP9A/qk31P86LCF0YiKDnVeiaa29X0xoAnjmpgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Sustainable%2Bstationery%2Bbrand%2Bin%2BIndia%2B-%2BIkksha%2Brecycled%2Bpaper.jpg" title="Sustainable stationery brand in India - Ikksha recycled paper" /></a></div>The sustainable stationery brand Ikksha makes luxury stationery using completely natural and eco-friendly materials.<p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Banana is undoubtedly the most popular fruit in the world. But did you know that after harvesting the world's most popular fruit, farmers have to cut the banana tree to allow a new plant to grow? These plants are generally thrown into waste. Fortunately, some smart people decided to turn these banana leaves and stems into paper. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Indian stationery brand Ikksha turns these upcycled papers into beautiful journals - from cover to paper. Banana fibre is handwoven by weavers in South India and then dyed using natural colors. These fibers are then used to produce handmade papers.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Each Ikksha diary and journal are packaged in recycled cardboard boxes printed with Soy ink, making the entire book 70% bio-degradable. In fact, they are shipped in 100% plastic-free packaging too. </p><p class="MsoNormal">To make your journaling experience memorable, each book comes with a chic-looking seed pencil and seed hang tags. Once the pencil shrinks, you can plant it and see it bloom into a beautiful plant. How cool is that?<span></span></p><!--more--><p></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #e06666;">3. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thaely.inc" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e06666;">Thaely</span></a></span></b></h2><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QsbR0HDYNdI/YL-eeSNqKDI/AAAAAAAAP9M/U5NzoRH91EU5ovZb5and1Sgvca4veYeXACLcBGAsYHQ/s1023/Thaely%2BSustainable%2BSneakers%2BMade%2Bfrom%2BRecycled%2BPlastic%2BBags.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Thaely Sustainable Sneakers Made from Recycled Plastic Bags" border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="1023" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QsbR0HDYNdI/YL-eeSNqKDI/AAAAAAAAP9M/U5NzoRH91EU5ovZb5and1Sgvca4veYeXACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Thaely%2BSustainable%2BSneakers%2BMade%2Bfrom%2BRecycled%2BPlastic%2BBags.jpg" title="Thaely Sustainable Sneakers Made from Recycled Plastic Bags" /></a></div>Thaely is the world's first company that recycles plastic bags into a special ThaelyTex material, which they use to make sustainable sneakers. The production process of ThaelyTex does not require any additional chemicals nor does the process release any harmful toxins. <p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Each pair of Thaely's Y2K Pro sneakers are made using 10 plastic bags and 12 plastic bottles. The sneaker uses ThaelyTex for the majority of its construction. The other materials used for the sneaker are rPET which is a fabric made out of recycled plastic bottles. The rPET fabric is used for the shoelaces, lining and toe. The soles used for the Y2K pro are also made from recycled rubber.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Sneakers are one of the hardest product to recycle because it uses multiple materials in the construction and most of it is usually plastic. But in the case of Thaely sneakers, the whole shoe can be deconstructed and recycled. </p><p class="MsoNormal">The company goes the extra mile and ensures that even its packaging is eco-friendly. Instead of dust bags, they pack their sneakers in rPET tote that doubles as a shopping bag for the user. The box is also plantable; made from recycled paper, dyed with waste coffee grounds, and has basil seeds embedded in it.</p><br /><p></p>
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line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0px 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CP3fxzIJdaC/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">A post shared by Style Destino: Vegan Fashion 🌱 (@styledestino)</a></p></div></blockquote> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-27364376450296577902021-05-24T11:53:00.001-07:002021-05-24T11:53:49.857-07:00Sustainable Living Is Not About Perfection: My Imperfect Sustainable Style<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zPTgjyk4vRs/YKvqXl9e7OI/AAAAAAAAP3E/O00OenWfMKwso6f8M0PzXeLQCpREP6K2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Sustainable%2BFashion%2B-%2BIndian%2BBrand%2Band%2BLuxury%2BVegan%2BFashion.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1982" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zPTgjyk4vRs/YKvqXl9e7OI/AAAAAAAAP3E/O00OenWfMKwso6f8M0PzXeLQCpREP6K2wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Sustainable%2BFashion%2B-%2BIndian%2BBrand%2Band%2BLuxury%2BVegan%2BFashion.JPG" /></a></div><p></p><p>Sustainability has become a hot topic everywhere. A surfeit of brands that are calling themselves sustainable or eco-friendly have recently flooded the market, behemoths like Unilever, Zara, H&M, are launching sustainable products and collections. Magazines, newspapers, and digital publications are all about tips and tricks to incorporate sustainability into your lifestyle. Whether it is switching to a zero-waste shampoo barm choosing a bamboo toothbrush, buying sneakers made from recycled plastic waste, or using reusable bags for your grocery shopping, there are plenty of products and ideas to inspire you to make conscious chocies.</p><p>This is great news, and I believe we are living in exciting times because finally people are accepting the impact of climate change and are aware of the consequences of their choices. But at the same time, so much information can be overwhelming for some. Plus, there is a lot of pressure to be perfect. As a consequence, many people end up not doing anything.</p><p>Let's be real. Most people aren't going to completely change their lifestyle. Yes, there will be some who will aim for perfection, and they might attain it to a certain level, but this isn't realistic for everyone.</p><p>But, just because you can't live a completely zero-waste life, can't turn vegan {just yet}, can’t give up shopping, or have other “can'ts” in your list does not mean you can’t practice sustainability. </p><p>The important thing is to start somewhere. </p><p>Know this:</p><blockquote><p><i>The world will be a better place not by a few people living a perfectly sustainable life but by billions trying sustainability imperfectly.</i></p></blockquote><p>So, let's start small.</p><p>If you love fashion and cannot commit to never buying a piece of "new clothing" ever again, don't give up. Just because you can't give up shopping does not mean you can make your fashion consumption sustainable.</p><p>Sustainable fashion can be each of these, a combination of these or all of these together -</p><p></p><ul><li>Handcrafted</li><li>Fairtrade</li><li>Eco-friendly</li><li>Zero-waste</li><li>Traditional craft and artisanal</li><li>Local</li><li>Indigenous</li><li>Transparent</li><li>Cultural appropriation</li><li>Circular</li><li>Vegan</li><li>Second-hand</li></ul><p></p><p>You can choose whatever values you resonate with, and support brands & use products that adhere to your values.</p><p>For example, if you are vegan who doesn't support any form of animal cruelty, support vegan brands or shop from vegan collections of conventional brands. If you are passionate about the right treatment of people – support brands that pay fair wages to their people, treat them with respect and provide them good working conditions.</p><p>But start somewhere……. </p><p>Don't hold back because you want to chase perfection or because you’re worried you’re not doing it correctly. Go ahead, make those changes and be proud of yourself for helping to make a difference, however small or big it is!</p><p>ABOUT MY NOT SO PERFECTLY SUSTAINABLE OUTFIT</p><p></p><ul><li>I am wearing an outfit from the imperfectly sustainable fashion brand <a href="http://thejodilife.com/" target="_blank">The Jodi Life</a> from India (gifted by my sister who bought it because it was labeled "sustainable". The brand pays living wages to their workers, focuses on handcrafted products, produces locally, and promotes Indian crafts through their products. A good start. However, they can be better by choosing eco-friendly fabrics like organic cotton instead of conventional cotton. Most people believe cotton is sustainable but in reality, it’s very bad for the planet, is a water-thirsty crop, and is bad for people farming the crop (because of high pesticides and insecticides usage in cotton production), among other things. </li><li>The handbag is from <a href=" https://www.stellamccartney.com/" target="_blank">Stella McCartney</a> – a luxury sustainable fashion brand that doesn’t use leather, feathers, or fur in its collections. </li><li>Leather-free <a href="https://www.farfetch.com/in/shopping/women/valentino-garavani-summer-rockstud-sandals-item-15337485.aspx" target="_blank">Valentino</a> Rockstud sandals - for those who love designer goods but have shunned leather these summer sandals are perfect fit.</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Drsdyc_r_MA/YKvyki6VUSI/AAAAAAAAP3U/SQzd1LUfzQECVueHK6R1aG3oAH6HVfBsACLcBGAsYHQ/s800/Sustainable%2Bliving%2Bquotes%2B-%2Bsustainable%2Bfashion%2Bblogger%2BStyle%2BDestino.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Drsdyc_r_MA/YKvyki6VUSI/AAAAAAAAP3U/SQzd1LUfzQECVueHK6R1aG3oAH6HVfBsACLcBGAsYHQ/w640-h640/Sustainable%2Bliving%2Bquotes%2B-%2Bsustainable%2Bfashion%2Bblogger%2BStyle%2BDestino.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><i><span style="color: #444444;">P.S. - I am not promoting the use of unsustainable fabrics or supporting unethical brands. All I am saying is start making better choices because only when we start somewhere we can learn to be better. L</span></i></span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444;"><i>ike everything in life, it’s all about progress and moving forward.</i></span></span></div>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-40735121549300621412021-03-10T10:47:00.000-08:002021-09-29T04:43:12.488-07:00Too Many Clothes & Nothing To Wear? Time to Inculcate Sustainable Fashion Habits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The compelling habit of shopping is too hard to resist. Easy access to cheap clothing {fast fashion}, coupled with irresistible deals (think discount codes, free shipping with free returns) makes things worse. The temptation even leads us into buying things we don't need. Result? Our wardrobes are bursting with clothes, expensive real estate is wasted on cheap fashion items, we have piles of things with the tags still on..... and a planet that's suffering. <br />
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The abundance of fast fashion has created an environmental and social justice crisis. We have a serious problem of rising landfills due to textile waste (where do you think all your clothes go when you discard them?), unavailability of clean water and clean air, and rising pollution. Of course, there are other issues. Fast fashion = low quality, cheap clothing, but someone is paying the cost for us. Yes, I mean the people who make them. Textile workers are often paid minuscule wages (as low as $50 a month) and are forced to work for long hours in appalling conditions.<br />
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Having too many clothes, shoes or bags do not make it easy for us either. In fact, it becomes difficult for us to decide what to wear and also harder to create outfits that we really like. After all, all that clutter is not easy to manage or process. And even if you have the means to keep it well-organized, do you really think it is making your life more fulfilling, or creating an endless desire for more, leaving you feeling empty inside? <br />
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Its time we rethink our fashion habits. We can't continue to spend mindlessly on things we don't need and disregard the environment and people in the process. As consumers, we need to stop supporting brands that don't consider the environment, the people who make them and the animals.<br />
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It's time to bring a <a href="http://www.styledestino.com/2020/04/how-to-be-sustainable-fashion-guide.html" target="_blank">sustainable change in our fashion habits</a>.......<br />
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<li><b><i>We need to declutter our wardrobes</i></b>. <span style="background-color: white; color: #3f4143; font-family: lora, serif; font-size: 16px;">Go back to your closet </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: lora, serif; font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: #3f4143;">and really clean it out. If you don't know where to start, then get a copy of </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: #666666;">The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up</span></em></a><span style="color: #3f4143;"> by Marie Kondo to guide you through the process and if reading isn't your thing, watch her series on Netflix to give you a head start.</span></span></li>
<li><b><i>We need to build a capsule wardrobe</i></b> that has signature, classic pieces within easy reach to make our life easier when it comes to making sartorial choices every morning (or noon or evening). When you are heading out for <a href="https://www.thebalancecareers.com/interview-outfits-for-women-2061091" target="_blank">job interviews</a>, the last thing you want is to waste time rummaging through your wardrobe to find a suitable outfit. Constructing a well-organized capsule wardrobe with minimal number of quality, functional pieces that you love and can wear all-year-round is the perfect solution and can make your life much easier. However, invest in things that are beautifully made, using sustainable fabrics, without using toxic dyes and by paying fair wages to people who made them. Shop from conscious brands who are high on ethics and style.</li>
<li>Not just clothing, <b><i>we need to sort our shoes, handbags and other accessories too</i></b>. You don't need 20 pairs of <a href="https://www.theiconic.com.au/womens-shoes-ankle-boots/" target="_blank">ankle boots</a> when one or two stylish versatile pairs can do the trick. Plus, when you are not constantly buying shoes, you can be sure the ones you do get are as high quality as possible.</li>
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One of the most important things about creating a more streamlined wardrobe is thinking about how you're going to mix and match various items. Rather than falling into the trap of thinking that you need a new outfit for every different occasion, having staple items that you can combine in different ways is not only going to give you the chance to try plenty of different styles but it means that you're a whole lot more likely to actually wear everything that you have in your closet. This way, you aren't just simplifying your life but are also helping the planet by investing in fewer items and buying things that are sustainably produced with the least harm.<br />
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However, when you really "need" something, you can shop but more mindfully this time. Before you actually venture out, make sure to prepare a list of items you need and stick to it.<br />
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The next question on your mind could be, <b>where can I find sustainable brands</b>?<br />
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For those who are just starting on a sustainable fashion journey, finding sustainable brands to shop from can be challenging. Finding brands that are ethical and align with your values can be a little harder than heading to your local mall and picking up whatever you like. However, it's much easier than you think.<br />
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Shopping from vintage stores or pre-owned clothing stores is a great way to update your wardrobe with least harm to the planet {and people}. Renting and cloth swaps are other great options.</div>
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If you want to buy new, consider referring to ethical fashion directories like <a href="https://thegoodshoppingguide.com/" target="_blank">The Good Shopping Guide</a> to discover ethical brands. There are some amazing ethical online stores that curate fashion from multiple brands to make your shopping easier. Some of my favorites include <a href="http://www.addresschic.com/" target="_blank">Address Chic</a>, <a href="https://reve-en-vert.com/" target="_blank">Rêve En Vert</a>, <a href="https://amourvert.com/" target="_blank">Amour Vert</a>, <a href="https://loveco-shop.de/" target="_blank">Loveco</a> {if you visit Berlin make sure to visit their store} and <a href="https://wellmadeclothes.com/" target="_blank">Well Made Clothes</a>.</div>
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Many fast fashion brands like H&M and Zara have also launched their own sustainable fashion lines that are crafted using eco-friendly fabrics. However, there is no information about how are they produced, and whether the people who made them are paid fair wages or not. This leaves a question mark on how sustainable these collections really are.</div>
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Next time you reach out to your wallet to buy new fashion items, stop and think - whether you really need this item? If you do, can you buy it from a vintage store, thrift it or rent it? If you can't, find out if it was sustainably produced {fair wages, eco-friendly materials)?<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><i>On the top cover image I am wearing ethically produced organic cotton denim from <a href="https://www.armedangels.de/en/women-denims" target="_blank">Armedangels</a>, <a href="https://www.wearethought.com/thought-plain-bamboo-t-shirt-white" target="_blank">Thought bamboo t-shirt</a>, Reiss blazer, apple leather vegan handbag from <a href="https://www.alexandrak.co/" target="_blank">Alexandra K</a> and vegan heels from <a href="https://www.hexabangkok.com/" target="_blank">Hexa Bangkok</a></i></span></div>
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<i>Photography by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kate_dubaiphotographer/">@kate_dubaiphotographer</a></i></div>
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SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-23461223071956183652021-02-16T11:22:00.003-08:002021-07-02T12:10:15.513-07:00Emily in Paris - Financially Reckless and Disaster When it Comes to Sustainability<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BPVBnzqdyyE/YCwNGvelSEI/AAAAAAAAPuE/ZmWpYoeoinMWqgahlk2gA9aIENq-fhktwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1440/Emily%2Bin%2BParis%2BShow%2Bwas%2BFinancially%2BReckless.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1080" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BPVBnzqdyyE/YCwNGvelSEI/AAAAAAAAPuE/ZmWpYoeoinMWqgahlk2gA9aIENq-fhktwCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Emily%2Bin%2BParis%2BShow%2Bwas%2BFinancially%2BReckless.JPG" /></a></div><br /> Have you watched the TV Show Emily in Paris?<p></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Not only did I find Emily in Paris clichéd and uninspired
(and the style of the main character tacky most of the times), the show was
also very unrealistic financially and a disaster when it comes to sustainability…<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The show practically teaches you that being financially
reckless is glamorous. A novice social media strategist wearing new {designer}
outfits and bags every day make no sense at all – financially or practically. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Her spending and lifestyle habits set a wrong example,
especially for the young viewers, when it comes to sustainability and managing
your money. She’s driving around in taxis in an expensive city like Paris
instead of taking public transport (a common practice by people in her salary
bracket). And all those fancy restaurants she’s spotted dining in. Dah….!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I know, I know. Emily in Paris is not about sustainability
or money. But just because it's not, doesn’t mean the show writers can’t be
creative with believable characters that can lead a glamorous life, without
being financially reckless.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The famous stylist Patricia Field featured 52 looks outfits
in the first season of EIP. Yes, 52 looks….. Who can afford a new designer
outfit everyday {or sometimes more than one new outfit a day} on a tight salary
of a beginner? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I’m tired of seeing TV and movie characters that are
financially illiterate and have no idea what they are doing with their
spending.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It's 21st-century people, can’t we be more
realistic in how we portray our TV characters? And what about styling the
character keeping in mind her budget constraints? She’s not a media mogul but
basically a fresher in the digital marketing world.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The show is practically glamorizing spending “beyond your
means” and “not being a responsible consumer”.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Key takeaways from the show (aka mistakes to avoid that Emily makes in the show):</p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Spend on things you can afford. </li><li>Learn to save and
invest your money before spending mindlessly. Learn about the power of compounding and make sure to get your health insurance and regular investments kickstarted. </li><li>Repeat your outfits, its a sustainable
and smart choice. When you desire something new and lavish. </li><li>Look-up for
pre-owned stores and swap options.</li></ul><o:p></o:p><p></p><br /><p></p>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-13724799840599380122020-11-12T10:37:00.003-08:002020-11-12T11:04:51.069-08:006 dessert-makers that are sweetening up the festive season the vegan way | Vegan Dubai Dessert Edition<p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2dGmnbKEmTc/X61JbZ6yBvI/AAAAAAAAPoY/rU6LQh-vO28XMtIMfIEjxVVuBLXDDuj7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Vegan%2BDiwali%2BDesserts%2B-%2BVegan%2BDesserts%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1531" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2dGmnbKEmTc/X61JbZ6yBvI/AAAAAAAAPoY/rU6LQh-vO28XMtIMfIEjxVVuBLXDDuj7wCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Vegan%2BDiwali%2BDesserts%2B-%2BVegan%2BDesserts%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" /></a></p><p>If you ask me, the absolute best gifts are edible (wink wink)! Given the situation, if you can’t meet your loved ones this Diwali, there’s no better way to celebrate the season than by sending over a box of vegan desserts. I barely know anyone who could say no to a box of cupcakes sprinkled and frosted to perfection or, better yet, freshly made donuts slathered with custard and cream. So, unless you have a bunch of diabetics on your holiday-gift lists, the fresh-made vegan treat idea is a good one.</p><p>Even more better, if you are craving some sugary treats during this festive season, spare the milk and get your hands on some truly delicious vegan desserts. They're guilt-free, cruelty-free, and finger-licking good and you won't be short of choices at all.</p><p>From the online pros and specialty bakers to the best dessert shops in town, here I have listed the 6 best vegan desserts in Dubai to gift this festive season. </p><div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><b> <hr /> il Donaccino Diwali Special Vegan Donut Box</b></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uY7aa86ZADQ/X61Kr3ga4uI/AAAAAAAAPos/0hQOky9pDAIGp9_KmCCAWkb5ViBDIXtggCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Best%2Bvegan%2Bdonuts%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2Bvegan%2Btreats%2Band%2Bvegan%2Bgifts%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2BDesserts%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Best vegan donuts in Dubai - Best vegan treats and vegan gifts in Dubai - Vegan Desserts in Dubai" border="0" data-original-height="1645" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uY7aa86ZADQ/X61Kr3ga4uI/AAAAAAAAPos/0hQOky9pDAIGp9_KmCCAWkb5ViBDIXtggCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Best%2Bvegan%2Bdonuts%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2Bvegan%2Btreats%2Band%2Bvegan%2Bgifts%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2BDesserts%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" title="Best vegan donuts in Dubai - Best vegan treats and vegan gifts in Dubai - Vegan Desserts in Dubai" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's been a bit of a year hasn't it? So make sure it ends on a sweet note, and what can be better than a delicious treat box that opens to special HAPPY DIWALI shaped donuts inside? It's definitely going to break a smile on everyone's face and one bite of it will make their day {or yours - who says you can't treat yourself?). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For just Aed 90, Dubai's only vegetarian donut shop has a vegan donut box especially designed for Diwali. The generous selection of donuts in compact sizes will ensure your calorie count is in check while there are plentiful flavors for everyone's liking. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Aside from the Happy Diwali box, if you like to create your own assortment, they also have a range of interesting vegan donut flavors like donuty almond, cinnamon, dark forest charm, white choco blueberry, and lotus biscoff.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can order from their website <a href="https://donaccino.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. </div><div><h3 style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><hr /></span></h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #45818e;">Glutton Kitten for Desi Vegan Treats</span></b></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7jlDrHd7O28/X61K5pT8SUI/AAAAAAAAPow/LR1EMhfO9tQ3gX2-9_Xd2scXid47UCkigCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Vegan%2BMithai%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2Bvegan%2Btreats%2Band%2Bvegan%2Bgifts%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2BDesserts%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vegan Mithai in Dubai - Best vegan treats and vegan gifts in Dubai - Vegan Desserts in Dubai" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1925" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7jlDrHd7O28/X61K5pT8SUI/AAAAAAAAPow/LR1EMhfO9tQ3gX2-9_Xd2scXid47UCkigCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Vegan%2BMithai%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2Bvegan%2Btreats%2Band%2Bvegan%2Bgifts%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2BDesserts%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" title="Vegan Mithai in Dubai - Best vegan treats and vegan gifts in Dubai - Vegan Desserts in Dubai" /></a></div><div>If you want to keep it classic with some desi flavors then try out the delicious treats from plant-based dessert kitchen <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gluttonkitten/" target="_blank">@gluttonkitten</a>. They have some really exquisite concoctions for Diwali like the fusion paan gulkand donuts, paan gulkand cupcakes, thandai roll, and vegan milk cake jar. </div><div><br /></div><div>Paan (betel leaf) and gulkand (sweet rose petal preserve) are one of the most loved flavors in India and while at first, the pan gulkand donut may sound weird (it did to me), trust me one bite of it and you'd be wanting them more...... The soft, pillowy doughnut piped paan gulkand custard and glazed with paan-flavored icing, pistachio, rose petals and pan mukhwas will blow you away. I am not a big fan of paan or anything paan-flavored and I got to say even I fell in love with these donuts. And not just me, my friends and my guy couldn't have enough of them too.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Ah, milk cake lovers are in for a treat too! Glutton Kitten has a special Rose Milk Cake Jar with layers of rose milk sponge, rose and basil agar jelly, poured with rose milk syrup, and topped with cardamom buttercream sprinkled with pistachio and dried rose petals. You would be lying if you wouldn't agree the description itself was so mouth-watering!</div><div><br /></div><div>Finding vegan Indian mithai is truly a challenge even in India. We're lucky to find such amazing desi-inspired plant-based desserts in Dubai.</div><div><br /></div><div>Glutton Kitten takes orders via phone on +971501339269 or through their Instagram handle <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gluttonkitten/" target="_blank">@gluttonkitten</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><hr /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><b> Sugargram for Chic Cupcakes</b></span></h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lV-tmwsIKpU/X61LGi5GTyI/AAAAAAAAPo4/2xQRXUO7pxA8jEtKO-57KNV6_W92Z18kQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Vegan%2Bcupcakes%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2Bvegan%2Btreats%2Band%2Bluxury%2Bvegan%2Bgifts%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2BDesserts%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vegan cupcakes in Dubai - Best vegan treats and luxury vegan gifts in Dubai - Vegan Desserts in Dubai" border="0" data-original-height="1968" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lV-tmwsIKpU/X61LGi5GTyI/AAAAAAAAPo4/2xQRXUO7pxA8jEtKO-57KNV6_W92Z18kQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Vegan%2Bcupcakes%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2Bvegan%2Btreats%2Band%2Bluxury%2Bvegan%2Bgifts%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2BDesserts%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" title="Vegan cupcakes in Dubai - Best vegan treats and luxury vegan gifts in Dubai - Vegan Desserts in Dubai" /></a></div><div>If you like to do things in style and have a thing for luxury, then you're in luck. The concept desert shop Sugargram has a lineup of three bite-sized vegan cupcakes in red velvet, peanut butter and jelly, and chocolate fudge flavors named appropriately after their superhero counterparts, the Red Blossom, Peanut Buttercup and Chocolate Bubbles cupcakes. I like to call it the Prada of cupcakes because that's what they feel like - chic and luxurious. </div><div><br /></div><div>The 25 miniature cupcakes come in a gorgeous pink box making it a perfect gift. I know what you're thinking, the price tag? They're just 125 Aed a box and can be ordered via <a href="https://deliveroo.ae/menu/dubai/internet-city-2/sugargram" target="_blank">Deliveroo</a> and <a href="https://order.chatfood.io/sugargram/delivery" target="_blank">ChatFood</a>.. </div><div><h3 style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><hr />Brooklyn Creamery for Ice-Cream Lovers</span></h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o6Q4ap6HOCU/X61LQepA4zI/AAAAAAAAPpA/f0T79lM7tf0r3Yj32kLLKhpg_zZxXfFOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Vegan%2BIce-cream%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2Bvegan%2Btreats%2Band%2Bvegan%2Bgifts%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2Bdesserts%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Vegan Ice-cream in Dubai - Best vegan treats and vegan gifts in Dubai - Vegan desserts in Dubai" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-o6Q4ap6HOCU/X61LQepA4zI/AAAAAAAAPpA/f0T79lM7tf0r3Yj32kLLKhpg_zZxXfFOgCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Vegan%2BIce-cream%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2Bvegan%2Btreats%2Band%2Bvegan%2Bgifts%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2Bdesserts%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" title="Vegan Ice-cream in Dubai - Best vegan treats and vegan gifts in Dubai - Vegan desserts in Dubai" /></a></div><div>There’s nothing a scoop of chocolate or salted peanut butter won’t fix. Dubai-based and New-York inspired ice-cream brand Brooklyn Creamery has a range of guilt-free vegan ice-cream flavors expertly crafted using almond milk and coconut milk. Creamy-and oh so dreamy their vegan ice-creams are the real-deal. Pass them as dairy ice-creams and no one will notice.</div><div><br /></div><div>You can go all-in and treat yourself or your loved ones with all their six flavors: chocolate and coconut, berry 3x, double shot espresso, acai berry banana, French vanilla bean, and lotta chocolate, or select your favorites. I am biased towards chocolate and coconut....</div><div><br /></div><div>Order exclusively from <a href="https://deliveroo.ae/menu/dubai/downtown-canal/brooklyn-creamery-editions-dt" target="_blank">Deliveroo</a>.. </div><div><h3 style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><hr />Curious Oyster for Yummylicious Vegan Cupcakes</span></h3></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wxb4t0ucpJs/X61KQ2nyNdI/AAAAAAAAPok/WTq8j6fMkskD4t5BOo92j-unt3eu8qvAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Best%2Bvegan%2Bcupcakes%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2Bvegan%2Btreats%2Band%2Bvegan%2Bgifts%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Best vegan cupcakes in Dubai - Best vegan treats and vegan gifts in Dubai" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1860" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wxb4t0ucpJs/X61KQ2nyNdI/AAAAAAAAPok/WTq8j6fMkskD4t5BOo92j-unt3eu8qvAQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Best%2Bvegan%2Bcupcakes%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2Bvegan%2Btreats%2Band%2Bvegan%2Bgifts%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" title="Best vegan cupcakes in Dubai - Best vegan treats and vegan gifts in Dubai" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Simple but still sensational a chocolate cupcake with vanilla frosting is a fail-safe classic. And no one makes them better than Thana of @Curious_oyster when it comes to the vegan version. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am a sucker for good cupcakes and I've tried dozens of places to find the perfectly baked and frosted cupcakes. It took me time and patience but I managed to find the perfect ones handcrafted by vegan home-baker Thana.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You want them sugar-free, gluten-free, nut-free or Jain-friendly? She'll whip something for you. Aside from cupcakes, she does a full range of vegan treats and while I've just tried a few, they sure didn't disappoint. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Call or WhatsApp to order +971 56 474 3920 or DM on her Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/Curious_oyster/" target="_blank">@Curious_oyster</a>.</div><div><h3 style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><hr />Cake Story for Best Vegan Chocolate Cookies</span></h3></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lJQH4jrjSMI/X61MLdIDF2I/AAAAAAAAPpQ/8Y0cYfN70EgLKSOM1HIDZU6x39rh9xDhACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/Best%2Bvegan%2Bcookies%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2Bvegan%2Btreats%2Band%2Bvegan%2Bgifts%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2BDesserts%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Best vegan cookies in Dubai - Best vegan treats and vegan gifts in Dubai - Vegan Desserts in Dubai" border="0" data-original-height="1963" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lJQH4jrjSMI/X61MLdIDF2I/AAAAAAAAPpQ/8Y0cYfN70EgLKSOM1HIDZU6x39rh9xDhACLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Best%2Bvegan%2Bcookies%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BBest%2Bvegan%2Btreats%2Band%2Bvegan%2Bgifts%2Bin%2BDubai%2B-%2BVegan%2BDesserts%2Bin%2BDubai.jpg" title="Best vegan cookies in Dubai - Best vegan treats and vegan gifts in Dubai - Vegan Desserts in Dubai" /></a></div>Freshly baked vegan chocolate cookies that are worth every bite is like a trip to heaven. Pair them with cherries and oh boy you can't have them enough. Now that's a gift to give someone to remember you by.</div><div><br /><span>Cake Story, a baking studio concept based in Dubai, makes yummy gluten-free vegan cookies that are packed pretty and delivered to whatever address you desire. Give them some advance notice and they'll even do a vegan cake upon request.</span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span>Order via their Instagram page </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/cakestoryduba" target="_blank">@cakestorydubai</a>.</div><div><h3 style="clear: both;"><span style="color: #45818e;"><hr /></span></h3></div><div><span>What's your favorite vegan dessert to gift or get as a gift in Dubai?</span></div><div><span><br /></span></div><div><span><br /></span></div>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-679694945830709802020-10-19T06:32:00.007-07:002020-10-21T02:29:17.403-07:00Sunglasses and Sustainability - Eco-friendly Sunglasses To Love<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xn9mq6lK8oI/X47vR6vRFAI/AAAAAAAAPms/FXZNOHYgLn8ICgIPnhjE6VZ4Kc4r_edFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1350/Eco-friendly%2BSunglasses%2B-%2BBest%2Bsustainable%2Bsunglasses.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Eco-friendly Sunglasses - Best sustainable sunglasses - Sustainable fashion blogger Style Destino" border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Xn9mq6lK8oI/X47vR6vRFAI/AAAAAAAAPms/FXZNOHYgLn8ICgIPnhjE6VZ4Kc4r_edFQCLcBGAsYHQ/s16000/Eco-friendly%2BSunglasses%2B-%2BBest%2Bsustainable%2Bsunglasses.jpg" title="Eco-friendly Sunglasses - Best sustainable sunglasses - Sustainable fashion blogger Style Destino" /></a></div>I have to admit, I am a sucker for sunglasses. Sunglasses are one of the most versatile accessories - we all have them and love them. I am guilty of having over a dozen pairs, some from before I started my sustainable journey and a few after. A good pair of sunnies can totally change the vibe of an outfit instantly upgrading it from drab to fab. Wouldn't you agree? <div><br /></div><div>It's a well-known fact that vast areas in our oceans are literally filling up with plastic. Everything we buy is either wrapped in plastic or made from plastic or actually both. Sunglasses are no exception.<br /><p></p><p>I've been vocal about the <a href="http://www.styledestino.com/2020/07/plastic-free-sustainable-wardrobe-microplastics-problem.html" target="_blank">plastic problem in our wardrobes</a>. However, most of that conversation has always been about the clothes. </p><p>Have you ever thought about what are your eyewear made of and what are they packaged in? Yup, you guessed it right. The answer is plastic. </p><p>Most of the eyewear in the market, even from luxury brands, are crafted from plastic and materials that harm the environment. These materials take thousands of years to decompose harming nature, the animals, and endangering our future.</p><p>Sustainable sunglasses are not a norm {yet} and rather an exception. However, fortunately, there are some amazing brands trying to solve the ecological problems and sustainability issues associated with eyewear. They are creating eyewear from innovative materials including cork, bamboo, recycled materials, and plant-based plastic made from corn. Yes, you heard it right - even corn!</p><p>One of my favorite sustainable sunglasses brands is <b><a href="https://www.gobi-amsterdam.com/" target="_blank">Gobi</a></b>. If you follow me on Instagram, you must know them already, its something I wear practically every day. Based in Amsterdam, Gobi creates unisex collection combining modern looks with timeless styles. Their sunglasses are crafted from cellulose acetate - a polymer derived from wood pulp and natural cotton fibers. The material is made without crude oil or toxic plasticisers. To obtain the highest quality acetate, the raw material is produced, dried, and manufactured by hand. The best part? The sunglasses come in a foldable case made of recycled paper. What's not to love?</p><p>Other great sustainable brands include French brand <a href="https://inbo.fr/fr/gamme-2020/8-jeandin-origine.html#" target="_blank">In’Bô</a> that uses sustainable materials like responsibly sourced wood and bamboo for their sunglasses, <a href="https://www.iwantproof.com/" target="_blank">Proof</a> that makes eyewear from sustainable materials recycled skateboards, recycled aluminum, cotton-based acetate and also gives back, and <a href="https://wearpanda.com/" target="_blank">Wearpanda</a> that makes bamboo sunglasses (both American).</p><p>You need prescription glasses? Then I strongly recommend you check out stylish eco-friendly frames on <a href="https://ecoeyes.com/" target="_blank">ecoeyes.com</a> and <a href="https://www.peepeyewear.co.uk/shop/vintage-glasses" target="_blank">peepeyewear.co.uk</a> for some cool styles perfect for your face shape.</p><p></p>Time to ditch plastic-based eyewear and switch to options crafted from recycled and eco-friendly materials and packaging.<span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><p><span></span></p>SJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06529456460658656348noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82911508833183884.post-61108068184095053862020-07-25T12:06:00.007-07:002021-06-16T07:47:01.699-07:00What About Plastic In Your Clothing | ACE The Sustainable Wardrobe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Abuse of plastic is one of the biggest problems our generation is facing. </div>
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Did you know 65% of clothing produced worldwide is made from plastic? From your gorgeous flowy dress, sexy swimsuits, and underwear (yes even that!) to your stylish vegan heels & chic handbag everything has plastic. Surprised? </div>
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The problem is the when these garments are washed, they shed and release thousands of tiny, unseen microplastics (or microfibers) into the oceans, consumed by sea creatures and enter our drinking water stream. When eaten by animals, microfibres {microplastics} can artificially fill up the guts of animals, causing blockages and death. </div>
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Scientists are finding these tiny debris from our clothes everywhere; in the soil, oceans, drinking water and food chains. Each cycle of a washing machine could release more than 700,000 microscopic plastic fibers into the environment, according to a study by <a href="https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/washing-clothes-releases-thousands-of-microplastic-particles-into-environment-study-shows" target="_blank">Plymouth University UK</a>. The study further indicated that a single person could release ~300 million polyester microfibres per year to the environment by washing their clothes and over 900 million to the air by simply wearing the garments. That's a huge number and we need to do something about it...........</div>
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<li>Most common plastic fabrics are polyester, acrylic, nylon, lycra/spandex, which must be avoided </li>
<li>Blends containing synthetics must be avoided too. They shed microfibers and are nearly impossible to recycle. For example, a jumper that is 50% cotton and 50% polyester is just as bad as 100% polyester.</li>
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The worst offender? Acrylic. An average washing load could release ~728,789 fibers from acrylic, ~137,951 fibers from polyester-cotton blend fabric, and ~496,030 fibers from polyester (<a href="https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/news/washing-clothes-releases-thousands-of-microplastic-particles-into-environment-study-shows" target="_blank">Source</a>). </div>
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<i><b>Is leather ok, it is a natural material? </b></i>A material made from an innocent animal's skin who was probably butchered for it can never be ethical. Besides, the leather industry is responsible for far-reaching environmental damage, just like other forms of animal agriculture. Animal skin on its own degrades right away. So turning animal skins into leather material requires the use of a dose of highly toxic chemicals including chromium, toxic mineral salts, formaldehyde, coal-tar derivatives, and various oils, dyes, and finishes, some of which are cyanide-based. Tanneries dump large quantities of pollutants as liquid, sludge, or solid waste harming the environment. The people working in the tanneries are exposed to these toxic chemicals and are often victims of various health issues, the most common of which is skin cancer.</div>
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So is leather sustainable? No, it's not. There are various eco-friendly vegan leather alternatives in the market like cork, wood, and mushroom leather that are not plastic or are recycled materials. These materials do offer a solution regarding the origin and the environmental impact.</div>
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This is my favorite part - the solution! Read the labels and pay attention every time you buy clothes, shoes, or other items. Buy high-quality clothing that lasts and that are made from biodegradable natural materials like organic cotton, recycled cotton, bamboo, and Tencel. </div>
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I have designed a 3-step system, which I coined the term "ACE" that will help you create a plastic-free sustainable wardrobe, without breaking your bank. </div>
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<li><b><span style="color: #783f04;">AVOID: </span></b>Avoid synthetic fabrics made from petrochemicals and their blends. This includes polyester, nylon, acrylic, vinyl, PVC. Say no to items with tags that tout catchphrases like “wrinkle-free”, “waterproof”, “easy-care”, they are synthetic fabrics with the polyester component. Fast fashion and brands that do not incorporate ethical practices are also a no-go. </li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #783f04;">CONSIDER: </span></b>When you shop new, choose 100% natural fabrics and support sustainable brands. By choosing natural materials such as <a href="http://www.styledestino.com/2021/06/is-cotton-sustainable-fabric.html" target="_blank">recycled or organic cotton</a>, hemp, linen, and bamboo you can rest assured that the material will not create an endless loop of pollution and will break down eventually. Opt for fashion brands that are doing good-paying fair wages, using eco-friendly fabrics, adopting #sustainable practices, and giving back. However, this is still not the best option because buying “new” still puts a strain on the planet, even if it is sustainably produced. That’s why I believe in embrace……..</li>
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<li><b><span style="color: #783f04;">EMBRACE: </span></b>The most sustainable outfit is the one in your wardrobe. So, embrace what you already have and experiment with it. The fashion industry perpetuates overconsumption. Overconsumption and consumerism are the main drivers of all the environmental destruction that we are now facing. As individuals and citizens of this planet, we have the responsibility of promoting the right practices. So, instead of buying new items, shop from your own closet. You will be surprised by so many treasures you will find inside it. <br /><br />You have things that don’t fit or are out of style? Tap your creative side and transform old things into new designs. Make use of what is already owned and produced. If you still need something “new”, explore pre-owned and vintage stores or try clothing rental services.<br /><br />Also, it is very important to take care of your garments. Wash less, so they don't release microfibers and take good care of them to give them a longer life. Make sure to wash them in cold water and for a shorter time. Use a microfiber catcher when you wash the garments in a machine like <a href="https://coraball.com/" target="_blank">Cora Ball</a>.<br /><br />Dispose off your items carefully. Where possible, find a way to upcycle your outfits so they don't end up in landfills. Be creative, use your imagination. If you must, look out for disposal options in your region such as selling to pre-owned stores or giving to recycling programs.<br /><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nzV-urwITw8/Xxx8qEpX1wI/AAAAAAAAPgQ/cZ1tbN9RKD0EO6Xqq5zZSvxSmrh59-pqwCLcBGAsYHQ/s800/Sustainable%2Bfashion%2Bquotes%2B-%2BHow%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Ba%2Bsustainable%2Bwardrobe.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Sustainable fashion quotes - How to create a sustainable wardrobe" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nzV-urwITw8/Xxx8qEpX1wI/AAAAAAAAPgQ/cZ1tbN9RKD0EO6Xqq5zZSvxSmrh59-pqwCLcBGAsYHQ/d/Sustainable%2Bfashion%2Bquotes%2B-%2BHow%2Bto%2Bcreate%2Ba%2Bsustainable%2Bwardrobe.png" title="Sustainable fashion quotes - How to create a sustainable wardrobe" /></a></li>
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Follow ACE system and you’re all set for your sustainable fashion journey!</div>
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<b>🔍 ABOUT MY OUTFIT: PLASTIC SCAN</b></div>
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<li>The <a href="https://www.theory.com/womens-tops/" target="_blank">Theory</a> cotton shirt I am wearing has a small percentage of elastane and so does my sustainable organic cotton lingerie. I have this shirt in my wardrobe for over 3 years. </li>
<li>These pants, recently bought, from <a href="https://www.oysho.com/ic/en/swimwear-and-beachwear/medium-polka-dot-trousers-c1010209019p102458502.html" target="_blank">Oysho</a> are made from ECOVERO™️ Viscose, a certified sustainable fabric. The pants are part of my loungewear set, which I also wear socially.</li>
<li>The<a href="https://www.asos.com/us/asos-design/asos-design-wide-fit-penley-slingback-high-heels-in-croc-print/prd/11371707" target="_blank"> ASOS vegan leather pumps</a> are unfortunately made from PU, which is essentially plastic. </li>
<li>My favorite part of the outfit is this beautiful handbag, which is ethically handcrafted by artisans using Iraca palm. It’s colored with natural dyes and stitched with cotton. No plastic here. It’s a true piece of art from sustainable fashion brand <a href="https://wardrobeoftomorrow.com/no-name-just-people/" target="_blank">No Name Just People</a> that empowers artisans and ensures the ancient weaving techniques are alive in these beautiful pieces of art. </li>
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<b>NEED TO DO BETTER THAN THIS....</b></div>
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Let's challenge each other to look inside our wardrobe and read the labels of the clothing we have. You will be shocked by how much plastic is already there. </div>
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Let us strive to reduce the number of synthetics we use, and also ensure that those in existence don’t end up in our waterways.</div>
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