Animal activism, politics, ethics, and the environment.
Back in episode 360 of The Vegetarian Zen podcast we spoke to Callee Ackland, owner of Hippie Haven, the first “zero-waste” store in South Dakota. Back then, Larissa and I didn’t know a lot about zero waste stores. We loved …
15 Easy Zero Waste Swaps The Planet Will Love You For! Read More »
Even just a few years ago, finding a good cruelty-free sunscreen wasn’t that easy. Luckily, more companies these days are launching sun protection products that are not only good for us but also good for the planet and for our …
7 of the Best Cruelty-Free Sunscreens That Are Also Reef-Friendly Read More »
Why Adopt a Turkey? Every year, animal sanctuaries rescue as many turkeys as they can from that ugly fate, for which vegetarians and vegans everywhere are truly thankful. However, these sanctuaries are then responsible for the expenses associated with saving …
3 Amazing Places to Adopt a Turkey This Holiday Season Read More »
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast we welcome Doug Hines, CEO of Atlantic Natural Foods, maker of sustainable, affordable, convenient plant-based products. We talk to Doug about his experiences at Bumblebee; about how the commercial fishing industry is destroying …
Saving Our Seas with Doug Hines of Atlantic Natural Foods Read More »
Earth Day is here once again and we should all take a moment to celebrate the beauty of our planet. In the post below you’ll find 7 simple ways to honor this day. But don’t stop there…by making just a …
Conscious Consumerism Is On The Rise! Conscious consumerism is something that Larissa and I are very passionate about. We believe that we, as consumers, have a right to full transparency about the products we buy. We’ve done a couple …
Conscious Consumerism with Adriane Marie of HEALabel Read More »
In this episode of our podcast, we talk about “upcycling” versus “recycling” and share some ways people and businesses are using upcycling. We talk about how our business, Cheery Bird Vintage, uses upcycled art as a way to repurpose materials …
In this episode of The Vegetarian Zen podcast we welcome Marion Nestle, PhD. to discuss her book, Let’s Ask Marion. You can listen to our interview here… or read on for a quick summary of what we discuss. If you …
Let’s Ask Marion: An Interview with Marion Nestle Read More »
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’re pleased to welcome Callee Ackland of Hippie Haven, the first zero-waste store in South Dakota. We’re going to talk to Callee about what a “zero-waste” store is and about the …
Zero Waste Stores with Callee Ackland of Hippie Haven (VZ 360) Read More »
Think you know all there is to know about the three Rs of waste management–reduce, reuse, and recycle? You might be surprised at how even making a few small changes can really help the planet a LOT! You can listen …
5 Awesome Benefits of The Three Rs – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Read More »
Balloon releases have been around for decades, but did you know that they are extremely harmful to our animal friends AND our environment? You can check out the podcast here or read on for a high level summary of what …
When is World Environment Day? World Environment Day is a day designated by the United Nations to bring awareness to environmental issues and wildlife crime. It’s celebrated on June 5th every year. Over 143 countries participate annually. The World Environment …
Chickens Matter Chicken Rescue Did you know that May is International Respect for Chickens month? We didn’t know that either until we talked in-depth with rescuer Lindsey White of ChickensMatter.org. Lindsey tells her moving story of how she transitioned from …
What is the Call-Out Culture? Wikipedia defines “call-out culture” (also known as outrage culture) as “the social phenomenon of publicly denouncing perceived racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of bigotry. Denunciation (“call-outs’) can happen in person or online through outlets …
How the Call-Out Culture Is Hurting the Plant-Based Community Read More »
Around this time of year for the past few years, Larissa and I head out to the Farm Sanctuary website to sponsor a turkey through their Adopt A Turkey Project. An estimated 46 million turkeys are killed each year at Thanksgiving …
Gene Baur of Farm Sanctuary and a Celebration of Turkeys! Read More »
Trying to decipher between cage-free vs. free-range vs. all of the other confusing labels on eggs can be SUPER confusing! In this episode of our podcast, we hope to help shed some light on the different types of eggs so …
Cage-Free vs. Free-Range vs. Pasture-Raised Eggs : Demystifying Egg Labeling Read More »
This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is all about how you can help animals in need in your community. If it’s just not feasible to adopt or foster a pet, there are still many ways you can help animals …
8 Things You Can Do To Help Animals in Need in Your Community Read More »
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we’ll be shedding (get it, shedding??!) some light on cruelty-free pet products, including food, treats, grooming products, and flea medicines. Please note that some of the links on this page may …
While our core mission here at VZ is to promote the positive aspects of living a healthier plant-based lifestyle, we also want to ensure we are passing along to you any opportunities you have, as a citizen of your country, …
Larissa and I have always adopted our furry family members and are BIG believers in the “adopt don’t shop” philosophy. In this episode of our podcast, we discuss 5 important reasons why “adopt don’t shop” is so important to our …
Adopt Don’t Shop! 5 Reasons To Adopt Your Next Pet (VZ 201) Read More »
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we talk about one of our favorite subjects…pets! Specifically, did you know that owning a pet (or even just interacting with animals) can have positive effects on your health? Not to mention …
Healthy and Safe Whole Food Choices for Your Furry Babies! In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast we’ll be talking about some healthy, whole foods you can feed your pups and kitties. Not all fruits and veggies are safe …
Happy World Animal Day!!! This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is dedicated to animals everywhere! In it we share lots of information about World Animal Day: what it is, how it got started, and ways YOU can get involved. …
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast, we discuss a topic that was suggested by a listener. She wondered if some people who became vegetarian or vegan for reasons pertaining to animal welfare suffer from depression because they feel …
In this episode of the Vegetarian Zen Podcast, we talk about some animal sanctuaries that are doing amazing work to help animals in need. We delve a little into the mission of each group, talk about their outreach programs, and …
Animal Sanctuaries Are Making the World a Safer Place for Animals Read More »
