Veganism

As more people embrace veganism, for health, ethics, or the planet, they're bumping into a furry conundrum: what do you feed your meat-loving dog when you don't eat meat yourself? Does plant-based dog food have the same nutritional value as meat?

Italian firm Virus Power might have made history of sorts with its latest piece of gear. Its new line of race suits does away with leather completely, and that's down to the promise of modern textile substitutes. Yup, you read that right – no leather.

There's no shortage of debate over whether vegan meals should find their way into doggy bowls. Regardless, there's a growing interest in sustainable, vegan options for pooches, and a new study dishes up some surprising health and nutrition results.

I'm sorry, motorcyclists. I know you've already had a bad day. Valentino Rossi has announced his retirement, and now I'm about to tell you about a set of vegan motorcycle leathers. Insult upon injury. I promise I'll try to make it fun.

Sustainable clothing brand Pangaia has launched puffer jackets that uses dried flowers instead of traditional or synthetic downs. The Flwrdwn material is a vegan, fully biodegradable filling made from natural wildflowers and an aerogel biopolymer.

SuperMeat is an Israeli start-up that wants to promote a paradigm shift in meat consumption — mass manufactured chicken meat without harming animals. Under the scientific guidance of biomedical engineer Yaakov Nahmias, the company is currently fundraising to get it done.