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Runway to Green is launching a collection of fashions created by some of the world’s top designers in order to raise awareness about environmental issues.

Each designer has created an item for the Runway to Green collection that will be available in retail stores nationwide. These same designers have made the commitment to investigate more sustainable manufacturing standards set forth by the Clean by Design intiative from the Natural Resources Defense Council.

All designers pledged to adhere to eco-friendly standards when creating the pieces, so it’s no surprise vegan designer John Bartlett made the decision to write to Salma Hayek, one of the hosts of the event, urging her to keep fur out.

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Alicia Silverstone Vegan Snacks Include Carob Chips

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, March 25th, 2011 in Actresses, Food & Drink.

Alicia Silverstone looks like she’s about to have a beautiful vegan baby any day now!

It’s a good bet she’s been snacking like crazy while expecting, and the actress took to her blog, The Kind Life, to share some of her favorite treats, sweet, crunchy and refreshing.

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John Salley To Appear At VegFest Michigan (Video)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, March 25th, 2011 in Athletes-Games-Sports, Food & Drink, Videos.

John Salley is scheduled to make an appearance at Michigan’s VegFest taking place this Saturday on March 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

He stopped by the studio at WJBK to discuss his career in the NBA and the changes that led him to a vegan lifestyle.

Salley was asked if he missed “the porter steak” every once in awhile.

“I don’t miss a dead animal ever,” Salley said. “I don’t think an animal has to die for me to live”

Salley then went into the details of his family history with diabetes and his own problems with cholesterol that were solved when he stopped eating animal products.

“That porterhouse–you keep eating that dead animal–it’s going to kill you,” said Salley.

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Saber Toothed Vegetarian Animal Discovered In Brazil

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, March 25th, 2011 in Animal Issues, Food & Drink, Research + Science.

Well, well, well.

Guess those canine teeth really weren’t meant for chewing meat after all.

Scientists have discovered the remains of a prehistoric animal in Brazil with 5-inch saber teeth. He was mean looking and may have scared other animals off, but he wasn’t interested in eating them.

Contrary to the teeth that are normally found in animals that tear meat apart, Tiarajudens eccentricus, was a vegetarian.

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If you missed the chance to score tickets to Martha Stewart‘s vegan episode, you’ve missed out on a treat. Set your TiVos now, because the domestic diva will be hosting some pretty cool famous vegans and making delicious, animal-free dishes.

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Activists have written to the president of the International Cricket Council, Sharad Pawar, asking him to replace the traditional leather balls used during the game with synthetic ones.

“As the so-called “Gentleman’s game,” cricket should be gentle on animals and the environment by making the switch to synthetic balls. You are in a unique position to create a change that would alleviate massive suffering and destruction,” PETA official Poorva Joshipura wrote.

Activists say not only is the use of leather causing animals to suffer, but people as well, as there are toxic chemicals used in the tanning process that pollute the environment.

In Banglasdesh, more than 90% of workers in tanning factories suffer from a severe physical malady from the exposure. These illnesses range from the acute such as asthma to serious, life-threatening diseases like cancer. Chemicals such as chromium, known for their toxicities, are regularly dumped into nearby streams and get into water supplies.

In the U.S., the equivalent sport king that uses so much leather is football. Ever wonder how many cows go into the balls used by the NFL?

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Meatless Mouthful–Tal Ronnen Says It’s Not All About Tofu

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, March 24th, 2011 in Chefs, Food & Drink, Meatless Mouthful.

“I think it’s a cliche that you are just stuck with it. I use tofu when it’s appropriate or in its traditional use form–in little pieces. In India, it’s lentils; South America, it’s quinoa; and in Asia, it’s soy. There are really great ways of getting protein and how the rest of the world gets protein.”

–vegan chef and author of The Conscious Cook Tal Ronnen, on the stereotype that everything vegetarian is made from tofu.  The next time someone sings to you, How Do You Get Your Protein?, answer them with this list of vegan sources.

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Wynn Las Vegas Hosts Vegan Cooking Course For Vegas Uncork’d By Bon Appétit

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, March 24th, 2011 in Chefs, Food & Drink.

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Steve Wynn‘s switch to a vegan diet has rubbed off on his employees, his restaurants and even his will. Now it’s rubbing off on a world class wine and food festival in Las Vegas, Vegas Uncork’d.

On May 7, Wynn Las Vegas will host a vegan cooking course, Viva Las Vegan, as part of the festival by Bon Appétit. Vegan chef and author of The Conscious Cook, Tal Ronnen, will co-host the event.

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