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Be a Productive Perfectionist in 5 Easy Steps

Be a Productive Perfectionist in 5 Easy Steps

Stop torturing yourself and learn how to accomplish realistic goals. Original post here: https://medium.com/an-idea/be-a-productive-perfectionist-in-5-easy-steps-b1deda955e36 Photo by Jonathan Hoxmark on Unsplash I thought it was normal. Checking everything multiple times, obsessing over every minute detail, getting frustrated with tiny imperfections. Working on something for so long, and so hard…

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Discarded Face Masks Are Wreaking Environmental Havoc

Discarded Face Masks Are Wreaking Environmental Havoc

COVID-19 MASKS ARE HURTING OUR WILDLIFE Here is how we can help to prevent this. Originally published in illumination: https://medium.com/illumination-curated/discarded-face-masks-are-wreaking-environmental-havoc-heres-how-we-can-take-positive-action-455e54cb32f8 Illustration by author. We are living in an era where face masks have become an integral part of everyday life. This is something that…

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10 Cruelty-Free, Vegan, and Reef-Friendly Sun Protection Brands

10 Cruelty-Free, Vegan, and Reef-Friendly Sun Protection Brands

Stay safe in the sun without hurting any animals — or coral! Photo: SGR via Unsplash Every year it is estimated that somewhere between 6,000–14,000 tons of sunscreen washes off our skin when we are in the sea. Studies have shown that common chemicals that are found in many sunscreen lotions are highly toxic to marine life, especially coral. Sunscreen pollutants are reaching coastal environments…

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10 Easy and Delicious Ways You Can Stop Wasting Your Food

10 Easy and Delicious Ways You Can Stop Wasting Your Food

REDUCING FOOD WASTE BY USING WHAT WE HAVE You can prevent leftovers and scraps from being thrown out. This is how you do it. Originally posted here: https://medium.com/climate-conscious/10-easy-and-delicious-ways-you-can-stop-wasting-your-food-1ace0c375034 Photo credit by author. We are living in a world of consumption and waste. According to a report by WRAP that was published in January 2020,…

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10 Cosmetic Brands That Still Test on Animals, and What to Use Instead

10 Cosmetic Brands That Still Test on Animals, and What to Use Instead

In 2020, there’s no excuse Photo: Mohan Khadka via Unsplash When I was 12 years old, I was given the task of writing a report and doing a presentation on a topic of my choice. I have always loved animals and thought it would be interesting to find out more about animal welfare. When I contacted several different organizations, they were kind enough to reply with all sorts of graphic materials…

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10 Pantry and Kitchen Hacks to Lower Your Environmental Impact

10 Pantry and Kitchen Hacks to Lower Your Environmental Impact

Small changes add up to make a big difference! Super easy changes that make a difference to the planet. Illustration by author, logo courtesy of Veganuary. 2020 what a year it has been, a relentless bombardment of madness leaving most of us feeling exhausted at best. So it’s understandable that saving the planet is probably not something that has been at the top of many of our lists of…

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10 Revolutionary Footwear Brands Who Want To Change The World

10 Revolutionary Footwear Brands Who Want To Change The World

ECO-FRIENDLY VEGAN SUSTAINABLE FOOTWEAR Vegan-friendly, planet-friendly, natural, non-toxic, low impact, ethical and committed to doing the best they can. Vivobarefoot Primus Bio with some of the rubbish on the beach. Credit — Anouska Parr I want to start by saying that this article is specifically for brands that have Vegan options AND are working to lower their impact by using recycled,…

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Pangaia Is Disrupting the Toxic Fashion Industry Model on Every Level

Pangaia Is Disrupting the Toxic Fashion Industry Model on Every Level

This 3-year-old startup is leaving its competitors in a cloud of bio-synthetic, climate neutral, regenerative smoke. Pangaia x AIR INK® — all image credits attributed to Pangaia and can be found on their website First of all — I am not a Pangaia employee, neither am I sponsored by them. I am just an average human who works as a Trend Analyst in the performance footwear sector who is passionate…

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10 Simple, Free, Ways To Lower Your Impact Right Now

10 Simple, Free, Ways To Lower Your Impact Right Now

Sustainable is not enough. Practical solutions that require no investment. Ah, the obligatory weapons of the low impact warrior. Photo credit — Grayson Hockett at The Concept Lab I must have watched, listened to, and researched hundreds if not thousands of articles on this topic, and it blows my mind that so many of them imply that you need to go out and buy certain things to ensure your…

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Harissa Spiced Baked Figs With Almonds

Harissa Spiced Baked Figs With Almonds

SIMPLE TASTY NOURISHING VEGAN COOKING A super easy one-pot recipe, great as a starter or serve up with a bulgar wheat salad for a more substantial healthy nutritious meal. Look at these beautiful figs all ready for me to stuff in my face — but wait — we can improve them! Credit — Anouska Parr I love figs, so when I saw some in the store the other day, I grabbed myself a box rushing them home…

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Easy Vegan Cheesy Goldfish Crackers

Easy Vegan Cheesy Goldfish Crackers

JUNK FOOD AND TREATS VEGANISED And a fish-shaped cutter you can make yourself! Originally published here: https://medium.com/a-vegan-life/easy-vegan-cheesy-goldfish-crackers-c9a71c0891ef Mine lasted for 2 days before I had scoffed them all — Credit by author There are a few things that I really miss from when I made the transition from vegetarian to vegan. One of them is Goldfish Crackers. This…

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Brussels Sprouts Hash with Coconut Bacon

Brussels Sprouts Hash with Coconut Bacon

Elevating the humble sprout; 100% plant-based, 100% delicious! Originally published here: https://medium.com/a-vegan-life/brussels-sprouts-hash-with-coconut-bacon-5a44447817b7 Brussels sprouts hash, with coconut bacon and toasted sunflower seeds; credit Anouska Parr Sprouts are a food of controversy, for many years they have been relegated to a soggy corner of a roast dinner, overcooked,…

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These 10 Vegan YouTubers Have Got Your Next Meal Covered

These 10 Vegan YouTubers Have Got Your Next Meal Covered

Delicious comforting classics but Vegan! Originally published here: https://medium.com/a-vegan-life/these-10-vegan-youtubers-have-got-your-next-meal-covered-c60f889181c6 Reuben with chips — credit by author, eaten by friends! It can be daunting when you first make the switch to Vegan, but the good news is there is an abundance of resources out there to help you. One of the most accessible and…

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What You Can Really Expect When You Embark on Your Vegan Adventure

What You Can Really Expect When You Embark on Your Vegan Adventure

VEGAN PLANT-BASED ADVENTURES Spoiler alert — It’s very little to do with awkward food situations. Illustrations all by the author © 2020 I was vegetarian for 17 years before I made the transition to Vegan. I had always liked the idea but was intimidated by how difficult it seemed, and terrified about what happened to people when they became Vegan. My partner and I decided to try Veganuary; we got…

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Vegan Mexican Fusion Not-Chicken Biscuits and Corn

Vegan Mexican Fusion Not-Chicken Biscuits and Corn

Tastes amazing looks amazing and might even satisfy all your meat-eating friends! (disclaimer this is not guaranteed) South Western Fusion Deliciousness that’s Vegan Friendly! Photo credit by author. Have I been to Mexico? YES! Have I been to the South West? YES! Have I had biscuits? Hmm not really, not until after I became vegan. I have had a lot of scones, however, and a scone is the British…

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Sweet and Sour Tofu with Sesame Not-Prawn Toast - CHEAT MEALS!!!

Sweet and Sour Tofu with Sesame Not-Prawn Toast – CHEAT MEALS!!!

Photos: Anouska Parr Dazzle your non-vegan friends with a plant-based version of this classic! Sweet and sour prawn balls with sesame prawn toast were integral parts of my perfect junk food takeaway meals for years back in the UK. When I moved to Vietnam, and made the decision to become Vegan I didn’t know if I’d ever experience the joy of these tasty classics again. Now, with some practice, I’ve…

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