Being in prison isn't easy but life just got a little better for vegan prisoners in the UK.  Prisoners are now permitted to order approved vegan products including nuts, seeds, dried fruits, vegan chocolate bars, soap, shampoo, deodorant, sunscreen, lipstick and facial scrubs from two different eco-outlets. There are an estimated 800 vegan prisoners in the prison population at any give time and there is an extreme shortage of products in the prison system that can accommodate the lifestyle.  After a 15-year long battle, the Vegan Prisoners Support Group (VPSG) has gotten the Prison Service to allow vegans to order ethical food and toiletries by mail order.  That is, if none are present at the prison shop.  A spokesperson for the VPSG stated that it was "critical" for the prisoner's health that they have access to vegan (and suitable) food.  For example, vegans would not be able to get enough [...]

Captain Paul Watson recently sat down to talk about the food served to his crew.  The entire crew eats vegan while out at sea with meals served up by chef, Laura Dakin.  He has this to say about his choice: “I run my ship as a vegan vessel. It’s not for animal rights reasons but to set an example and to try and get people to think about the connection between what they eat and what we’re doing to the oceans, because it’s quite simple, really. I personally feel that it’s the most important cause on the planet; more important than anything else for the simple reason as this – if the oceans die then we all die. And we’ve removed 90% of the fish from the oceans.” Alright, I’m confused.  On one hand, he wants you to make the connection to what you are [...]