Vegan tattooing – Here’s what you have to watch out for! Tattoo artist Carina Schmidt interview
Carina Schmidt has been a self-employed vegan tattoo artist for 8 years. She fulfilled her dream of having her own creative workspace 5 years ago with her own studio in Griesheim in the Black Forest….
90s vegan
Empathy in the belly – Oli P. on vegan nutrition, animal welfare and sustainability
Already in the 90s, hardly anyone got past a name: Oli P. was the heartthrob of the dailiesoap “Gute Zeiten, schlechte Zeiten” (Good Times, Bad Times) and entered the charts with hits like “Flugzeuge im…
From slaughterer to vegan – Five former meat industry employees tell their very personal stories
Thomas, Peter, Philipp, Riccardo and Tom have something in common: They have worked for years in fattening farms or butcher shops. Some of the former butchers, butchers and butchers were responsible for slaughtering hundreds of…
Every 3rd child in Germany hardly eats meat anymore
Is the future vegan? According to a study by the AOK health insurance fund,every third child in Germany eatsalmost no meat. Berlin children consume the least meat compared to their peers in other German states….
All cheese? – The fight for vegan alternatives in court
Already on “Die Höhle der Löwen,” Happy Cheeze wowed millions of TV viewers, as well as Frank Thelen and Carsten Maschmeyer with their cashew-based “cheese alternative.” Last year, Happy Cheeze GmbH was sued because the…
One Dam Day – 24 hours for animal rights
There is a lot of activity on one of the most central squares in Amsterdam. Groups of tourists enjoy the sun rays, take photos and form a ring to admire shows of street artists. Particularly…
Corona
Vegan nutrition against the Corona virus – Dr. med. Petra Bracht in the interview
Petra Bracht, MD, has specialized for over 30 years in the areas of nutrition and Pain. The doctor, best-selling author and YouTuber explains to us in an interview what we have to watch out for…
Billie Eilish
Vegan Game Changer: The Chocolate Revolution
Chocolate – the very word is music to my ears. It sounds like sweet, delicate creamy melting on the tongue and brings a soulful smile to my face. Which is guarded like a treasure and…
Good News: Slaughterhouse closes due to insufficient demand
Good news from northern Germany Vion Food Group is closing a beef slaughterhouse in northern Germany at the end of July. The closure is due to falling demand for meat! The slaughterhouse belongs to one…
Veganuary! CEO Ria Rehberg about new records at vegan month 2023
More and more people are opting for a vegan lifestyle, whether for ethical, environmental or health reasons. In doing so, it can be difficult for some to take the first step into a plant-based diet….
Vegan clothing – Why is wool not vegan?
When the days get colder again, gt’s the same theme every year: last year’s winter jacket was perhaps not so warm after all, or is no longer trendy this year. The lambskin boots have also…
Hotel Nicolay 1881 – How a traditional hotel became a vegan hotspot
Johannes Nicolay manages Germany’s first purely vegan hotel. From cleaning products to schnitzel – everything here is vegan. How it came about that the formerly passionate meat eater became a vegan, how the reactions to…
Cheap vegan shopping
Is vegan nutrition expensive? The top 5 tips for cheap vegan food
Is vegan and vegetarian nutrition expensive? Even if the rumors persist, various studies speak a different language and show that vegan nutrition can even be significantly cheaper . Straight one since that the food retail…
Start-up SNACCIDENTS wins PETA Vegan Food Award 2023
#vegangoodnews The animal protection organization PETA Germany has again this year in the context of the Vegan Food Awards outstanding vegan products on the German market. For the first time thereby the rising Food Startup…
hazeva
Bygones be bygones! – How natural sponges clean your skin sustainably
Natural sponges are very popular in cosmetic and hygiene batharf because of their cleansing properties. If you use a natural sponge for your daily care, you stimulate the blood circulation, ensure a smooth, rosy skin…
Vegan film
From Germany’s Strongest Man to Game Changer – Interview with Patrik Baboumian
“The Game Changers” by James Cameron is not only the best-selling documentary film documentary film ever on Itunes, but also really changes something: It shakes people awake to deal now with vegan nutrition. And all…
Cloud 4
On cloud 4 for animal welfare – Marv in interview
Marvin Webb aka Marv is a successful DJ and music producer. His breakthrough came with his remix to the hit “Wolke 4” with Philipp Dittberner. From then on he works on many own works and…
Success for animal welfare: Moulin Rouge stops shows with animals
#vegangoodnews The famous Paris variety show Moulin Rouge has made a groundbreaking decision: It will from now on no longer perform shows with animals . This welcome news comes after public pressure and criticism from…
Cooling
It’s gettin’ hot -10 sustainable tips for hot summer days
We have all been longing for summer and now it is finally here! But when temperatures rise above 28 degrees, the heat gets to some of us and we crave a cool down! One month…
Annelina Waller on Conscious-Creation and life in the vegan bubble
Conscious Creation! In the new PLANTBASED Podcast Conscious Creator Annelina Waller is our guest. As a content creator, cookbook author, and yoga teacher, she shares her extensive knowledge of nutrition, health, and sustainability on social…
Plastic free drinking straws
Bye, bye plastic – Why sustainable straws are the future
“Why is there straw here anyway?” “Because we want to save the oceans!” This or something similar could be the statement when we become aware of the alternatives we can use to protect the oceans…
The vegan gladiator in the interview: Ralf Moeller reveals his secret recipe for a 60 biceps
Ralf Moeller is a German-American actor and former Mr. Universe. He is known for his roles as Brick Bardo in Cyborg, Kjartan in The Viking Sagas, as the title character in the TV series Conan…
Soy – High-quality protein supplier or risky for health?
Rund um die Sojabohne gibt es zahlreiche Ernährungsmythen. Sie gilt als hochwertiger Proteinlieferant und ist vor allem bei veganen Sportlern beliebt. Aber wird für den Sojaanbau nicht der Regenwald abgeholzt? Wachsen Männern Brüste oder erhöht…
Bio Basics
Low Budget Organic & vegan – The Top 5 Organic Basics
Vegan nutrition has long since ceased to be a question of purse strings. A study by Oxford University found that in countries such as the US, Australia, the UK and across Western Europe, a vegan,…
We are looking for you! – Become an editor for This Is Vegan!
We want YOU to write for us! We would be happy to welcome you to our team. Our goal is to build a vegan online magazine together with the community. So if you love writing…
This Is Vegan needs YOUR help!
You can help us for free! Currently, we are continuously growing with This Is Vegan and would like to continue to do so in order to reach even more people. The big goal: to inspire…
Celebrate vegan
An end to decadence – Enjoying vegan champagne sustainably
Did you know that not every wine is vegan ? We talked to a woman who is particularly knowledgeable about vegan wines and sparkling wines: Linda Barbosa Fortes No more decadence, champagne for everyone! –…
Captain Paul Watson
The Robin Hood of the Oceans – Captain Paul Watson (Sea Shepherd) in Interview
Captain Paul Watson is founder and captain of the environmental organization Sea Shepherd. He and his crew are committed to saving the world’s oceans with 14 ships worldwide. On the ships and in his private…
Coffee mug
Sustainable Coffee-To-Go cups from the Black Forest – Interview with the founders of heybico
In the fall and winter, many people opt for a hot drink on the go. Coffee-To-Go is the magic word for the generation where time is a foreign word. But that creates a lot of…
Oat drink
The Hype Around Oat Milk – The Oatly Germany CEOs in Interview
The “Post Milk Generation” is coming – that’s how the Swedish start-up “Oatly” describes it. They pioneered oat drink production and, after intensive research, invented “oat milk” in the 1990s. Since 2018, the oat-based plant…
Netflix and think! – The best vegan documentaries in 2023
Here is an overview of vegan documentaries and vegan movies that await you and where you can find them (Netflix Documentary vegan, Amazon Prime Documentary vegan, YouTube Documentary vegan): Netflix Documentary vegan: Seaspiracy, Blackfish, Rotten,…
Record low: Fewer and fewer pigs in Germany
Good news: The pig population in Germany is falling Germany currently has fewer pigs than at any time since German reunification! And the number of farms keeping pigs is also declining sharply! Currently, 20.7 million…
The Elephant Whisperer – An Interview with Lek Chailert
Lek Chailert: Voice of the Gentle Giants – A Look into Elephant Nature Park and the Life of a Passionate Activist Sometimes, the quietest voices have the greatest impact. Lek Chailert is one such voice…
Bamboo toothbrush
10 tips for more sustainability in your bathroom
Sustainability and zero waste doesn’t have to stop at the door of your bathroom. Brushing our teeth, taking a shower, or even putting on makeup – we often waste a lot of energy in the…
Cheese vegan
Say cheese! – The best vegan cheese alternatives
Cheese vegan? – Yes, it is possible thanks to vegan alternatives! “I can do without meat, but cheese – no – I couldn’t!” This is a phrase that vegans hear almost every day. Good news:…
Easter vegan: everything for an animal-friendly Easter brunch
Are you ready for an animal-friendly Easter? This article is all about vegan Easter and how you can make your celebrations animal-free. We take a look at the Easter Brunch Box from Greenforce at. Let’s…
Goodbye vegan cliché: Niko Rittenau interviewed about nutrition myths
Niko Rittenau studied nutritional counseling and is currently in the master’s program in micronutrient therapy and regulatory medicine. He combines his skills as a trained chef with the nutritional knowledge of his academic career to…
2021
Fit into the new year! – Making a real sporting breakthrough in 2021
2020 is almost over and many people are currently sitting in their home offices all day. Exercise often comes up short here. The gyms are closed, the inner pig dog does not want to go…
Vegan protein
Interview: Professional boxer Ünsal Arik on nutrition, sport and his new book “VegBoxing
Ünsal Arik is a German-Turkish professional boxer, multiple World Boxing Champion (WBU Interim & GBU, as well as UBF), two-time European and International, as well as Intercontinental Champion. So far Ünsal can point to 27…
Can I eat this? – Animal ingredients are hidden behind these ingredients
Checking ingredient lists carefully is part of everyday vegan shopping. Many products are vegan, but not marked with an official vegan logo. In addition, sometimes animal ingredients are hidden there, which are not easily recognizable…