Taco Bell is slated to add vegan meat options to its menu next year, according to new CEO Mark King. Under its previous leadership, Taco Bell eschewed adding vegan meat to the menu and instead leaned into its existing meatless menu items to embrace the plant-based trend, creating dedicated vegetarian menus and guides to help customers order vegan options. We definitely see that plant-based protein has a place on the menu, King told Bloomberg. King has already met with plant-based companies Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat but has not yet determined which brand to partner with on the menu update. I tried all the food which was really exciting, and way beyond my expectation, King said about the Beyond Meat products he sampled last week. Last year, competing chain Del Taco added Beyond Meat vegan options to all 580 of its locations nationwide.

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Plant-based meat has officially infiltrated pretty much every fast food restaurant in the game. Burger King has the Impossible Whopper, White Castle has Impossible Sliders, Dunkin has the Beyond Sausage Sandwich, and, now, even KFC (a fast food chain that's literally all about chicken) has hopped on the bandwagon.

Recently, KFC started testing out plant-based chicken nuggets and wingswhich they call Beyond Fried Chicken (a.k.a. fried chicken made with Beyond meat)in certain parts of the U.S.

It was a BFD. One Atlanta restaurant sold out of Beyond Fried Chicken in less than five hours. People lined up before the restaurant even opened, and the drive-thru line wrapped around the parking low twice.

Now, KFC has expanded their Beyond Fried Chicken test to more than 70 spots in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Nashville, Tennessee, throughout February, according to a press release.

"We've really pushed the limits to develop plant-based chicken that I think will have KFC and plant-based protein fans saying, 'That's finger lickin' good, Andrea Zahumensky, chief marketing officer at KFC U.S., said in the release.

How exactly does this whole chicken-less fried chicken thing work, though? Here's everything you need to know about KFCs new Beyond Fried Chicken.

KFC shared online that Beyond Fried Chicken primarily gets its protein from soy, wheat, and pea proteins.

Want more specifics? Heres the full ingredients list:

Water, Enriched wheat flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Soy Protein Isolate, Expeller Pressed Canola Oil, Enriched bleached wheat flour (Bleached Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Wheat Gluten, Natural Flavor, Yeast Extract, and less than 2 percent of: Breadcrumbs (Wheat Flour, Distilled Vinegar, Sea Salt, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate), Inactive Yeast, Spice Extractives), Chili Pepper, Citric Acid, Garlic Powder, Leavening (Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate), Modified Wheat Starch, Onion Powder, Pea Extract, Rice Flour, Salt, Spice, Titanium Dioxide (for color).

Yeah, it's longbut, plant-based or not, this is fast food, after all.

Here's the kicker: According to KFC, their Beyond Fried Chicken is 100 percent plant-based, but it's prepped in the same fryers as KFCs actual chicken. So, it could get contaminated with residue or fat from that real chicken, and therefore isn't technically even vegetarian, let alone vegan.

KFC says they bread their Beyond Fried Chicken in a mixture similar to their popcorn nugget breading, meaning that the plant-based option is not gluten-free.

Real Talk: Is Beyond Fried Chicken healthy?

When we talk about eating more plant-based foods, this isnt what we mean, says New York City-based dietitian Samantha Cassetty, RD. Just like regular fast food, this isn't an everyday food.

Jessica Cording, RD, nutritionist and author of The Little Book of Game-Changers, agrees: Fried chicken is still fried chicken. Just because something is plant-based doesnt necessarily mean that its healthy.

Theres some difference in nutrients, but its still fried protein at the end of the day, says Cording. If a regular part of your diet, fried foodswhether plant- or animal-basedcan have a negative effect on your health.

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Plant-based faux meats are also often made with heavily processed ingredients and contain excessive amounts of sodiumneither of which are great for you, adds Cassetty.

Still, youre not going to torpedo your healthy eating goals by treating yourself once in a while. If youre curious about plant-based foods and you want to give these a try, they can fit in a healthful diet, Cassetty says. As long as 75 percent of your eats come from minimally-processed plant foods, such as beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and avocados, you're good.

As of right now, KFC doesn't have any other plant-based meal options on the menu.

However, certain KFC side orders, like green beans, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, and sweet kernel corn, fit the bill.

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Serena Williams is one of the greatest tennis players to ever play the game. Shes got the second-most Grand Slam titles for a woman (23 and counting). And shes not done yet. The mom to two-and-a-half-year-old Alexis Olympia is also a fashion icon (she actually went to fashion school in 2000). And she took to New York Fashion Week earlier this month to launch her newest S by Serena collection, including a vegan leather range.

The S by Serena Spring 2020 collection features on-point dresses, pantsuits, and jumpsuits in vegan leather and bold prints. Williams says the new collection is a fashion passport. She was inspired by her travels around the world, in particular, by Africa.

Thats where I got the giraffe print from, she told Essence. I just feel like giraffe is the new leopardI mean, at least Im trying to make it the new leopard! Williams told Vogue about her favorite design. I am loving it.

Williams also says she was extremely motivated to include vegan leather in this collection. I feel like a lot of things are being killed and were not saving the earth, she said. We can all just do one small thing and help out so that was also a lot of our inspiration.

The collection also gives another nod toward the planet with a bold emphasis on green, the de facto color of environmentalism. One of the hottest colors this year on the runway for spring and summer is green, Williams said.

Williams herself eats a mostly vegan diet. Her husband, Reddit founder Alexis Ohanian, is also vegan.

My first come-to-Jesus moment was when we found out that Serena was pregnant, he told GQ. Thats when it really hit me. I dont want to be an unhealthy, lethargic dad when Olympia wants to practice soccer in the backyard.

Ohanian says things really changed after he watched an early cut of The Game Changers. He was so impressed by the film, which busts the myth that athletes need meat, that he signed on as an executive producer. Around the same time, I tried the Impossible Burger, and I was like, Damn! This is good! It wasnt long after that I invested in it. Now Im whole-hog, so to speak, on the plant-based revolution.

Williams says her outlook changed too after their daughters birth. And it has informed her designs.

After having a child, I was like, My heroes are moms. Women are superheroes. To have a baby and have to go work two weeks later or three weeks later, or even to go to a 9 to 5 [is incredible], she said to Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour.

For me, its all about creating that message of inclusivity, and inclusivity is everything.

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Recent polls suggest over 5 million adults follow a vegan diet in the United States alone (1).

Vegan diets exclude all animal products, including meat, dairy, eggs, and honey and most of them also eliminate any byproducts derived from animals or insects, including ones used during food processing (2).

Finding vegan alcohol can be tricky, as manufacturers arent usually required to list ingredients on labels for beer, wine, and spirits (3).

Thus, you may wonder how to tell which products are vegan.

This article provides a complete guide to vegan alcohol by highlighting non-vegan ingredients to look out for, reviewing several types of alcohol, and offering purchasing tips.

Many ⁠ but certainly not all ⁠ alcoholic beverages are vegan.

Animal products may be used during processing or as ingredients in the drink itself.

For example, animal-derived foods are often used as fining agents, which are substances that help filter out impurities and improve the clarity, flavor, and aroma of alcoholic beverages (4).

Here are some common non-vegan ingredients and fining agents used in alcohol:

Not all alcoholic beverages are vegan, as animal products may be used during processing or included in the drink itself.

The four main ingredients in beer are water, a grain like barley or wheat, yeast, and hops a flower that provides beers distinctive, bitter taste. The yeast ferments and digests the sugar from the grain to produce alcohol (13, 14).

All of these ingredients are vegan. However, some breweries add non-vegan ingredients to clarify, flavor, or color the beer.

Vegan beers do not use animal or insect products at any time during brewing.

Most commercial beers from established breweries are vegan. These include:

Keep in mind, this is not an exhaustive list numerous other vegan beers are on the market, including many craft beers.

Craft breweries may include vegan status on the product label, which is indicated by text or a vegan trademark. Microbreweries that make vegan beer include Alternation Brewing Company, Little Machine, and Modern Times Brewery.

If you have a favorite craft brewery, consider asking them whether their beers are vegan.

Any beer brewed with ingredients derived from animals or insects is not vegan.

Ingredients like isinglass and gelatin may be used as fining agents, while whey, lactose, and honey are sometimes added as ingredients (15).

It may be difficult to tell when such ingredients are used, as theyre not always listed on the label. Adding to the confusion, some companies make both vegan and non-vegan brews.

Though there are exceptions, certain types of beer typically arent vegan, including:

While many beers are vegan, others may be brewed with non-vegan ingredients, such as isinglass, gelatin, whey, lactose, and honey.

Wine is made from grapes, which are crushed and fermented to form alcohol.

After the juice is fermented, fining agents may be added to remove unwanted substances, such as bitter plant compounds called tannins (20).

If animal-based fining agents are used, the wine cannot be considered vegan.

There are many vegan wines on the market.

Vegan wines use clay-based fining agents, such as bentonite, or proteins derived from wheat, corn, legumes, potatoes, or other plants (21).

Plenty of brands make solely vegan wine, including:

Many wineries also include their vegan status on the label, which is indicated by text or a vegan trademark.

Keep in mind that some wineries produce both vegan and non-vegan wines. For example, Yellow Tail and Charles Shaw produce vegan red varieties, but their white wines arent vegan-friendly.

Some wineries may use animal products, such as isinglass, gelatin, albumin, and casein, for fining. Carmine, a red dye made from insects called cochineal, may also be added as a colorant (22).

Except for carmine and cochineal, wineries arent always required to list ingredients including fining agents on the label (23).

Most wines from the following brands are not vegan:

Keep in mind, this list is not all-encompassing. Many other companies produce non-vegan wines.

Some wineries use animal products like carmine for coloring or isinglass, gelatin, albumin, and casein during processing. All the same, plenty of vegan wines are available.

Unlike beer and wine, spirits rely on a process called distillation, in which the alcohol is concentrated from fermented ingredients (24).

Most unflavored spirits are vegan. However, some flavored liquors and several cocktail recipes arent.

Vegan liquor is relatively easy to find. Unflavored versions of the following spirits are usually free of animal-based ingredients, including during processing:

However, there are exceptions in each category. Whether a particular spirit is vegan ultimately depends on the manufacturer.

Flavored liquors and cordials may contain non-vegan ingredients, such as milk, cream, and honey.

Although uncommon, carmine may be used as a dye in some red spirits. Non-vegan ingredients may also be introduced to spirits when making cocktails.

Potential non-vegan spirits and cocktails include:

Remember, this list isnt comprehensive. Other spirits and cocktails may not be vegan depending on the ingredients used.

While unflavored spirits are generally vegan, flavored varieties and numerous cocktails may contain non-vegan ingredients like milk, cream, honey, and carmine.

Finding vegan alcohol isnt always straightforward.

While some companies list ingredients voluntarily, its not mandatory in the United States or Europe to do so for most alcoholic beverages (25).

Regardless, companies rarely list fining agents. Substances that have been used during processing and later removed, such as isinglass and gelatin, seldom make it onto labels (26).

Here are a few tips for identifying vegan alcohol:

If youre still unsure whether a certain alcoholic beverage is vegan, its best to avoid those that dont have a vegan claim on the label.

If youre unsure whether your drink of choice is vegan, contact the manufacturer. You can also check the packaging or search online databases.

Many alcoholic beverages are naturally vegan. Nonetheless, some include animal products as ingredients or during processing.

Some non-vegan ingredients may be obvious, such as honey in honey beer or lactose in milk stouts. However, many others arent revealed in the name and may be difficult to detect, particularly if theyre used as fining agents to filter or clarify the drink.

Due to lax labeling requirements, manufacturers rarely list ingredients. As such, you should check the product for a vegan icon or contact the manufacturer directly if youre still unsure.

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As with all things plant-based, Portlands vegan pizza scene is in the midst of a mini growth spurt, one that started in 2017, with the arrival of the Canadian pizza and ice cream mini chain Virtuous Pie (1126 S.E. Division St., #200), and was followed last year by the stoner-friendly pizza wraps at Secret Pizza Society (7201 N.E. Glisan St.).

Add to that the tomato or nut cheese or sauce-less market veggie pies found at non-vegan pizzerias from Checkerboard (126 S.W. Second Ave) to Sizzle Pie (various locations) to Tastebud (7783 S.W. Capitol Highway) and you already have yourself the makings of a dynamic meat- and dairy-free pizza landscape.

Yet even among this glut of options, Baby Blue stands out for the quality of its chewy, blistered dough. The 7-month-old food cart comes from Odie OConnor, who trained at Gracies Apizza, and the lineage -- not to mention the connection between Gracies and Handsome Pizza -- show through.

As a carnivore, not all of Baby Blues topping combinations work for me (the vegan mozzarella comes off as unpleasantly glue-y). But order a mozzarella-free pie, the simple marinara, say, or the mushroom and truffle oil-topped truffle shuffle, and pay extra attention to the tangy sourdough base, which can hold its own with any of Portlands best new pizzerias.

Baby Blue is open noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday-Monday; 3207 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd. (next to Matts BBQ Tacos); babybluepizza.com

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(Reuters) - Burger King, saying it never billed its "Impossible Whoppers" as vegan or promised to cook them a particular way, said a proposed class action by a vegan customer over the plant-based patties being cooked on the same grills as meat burgers should be thrown out.

In a court filing on Thursday, Burger King said plaintiff Phillip Williams should have asked how Impossible Whoppers were cooked before ordering one that he said was "coated in meat by-products" at an Atlanta drive-through.

Burger King said reasonable customers would ask about its cooking methods, and Williams would have known he could request an alternative method had he done even "the smallest amount of investigation" on its website or by reading media reports.

Williams "assumed that an Impossible Whopper would satisfy his own particularly strict form of veganism ... solely because he asked a Burger King restaurant employee to 'hold the mayo,'" Burger King said. "This claim has no basis."

Lawyers for Williams did not respond on Friday to requests for comment.

Williams claimed in his Nov. 18 lawsuit in Miami federal court that Burger King "duped" him into buying the Impossible Whopper at a premium price and is seeking damages on behalf of all U.S. consumers who bought it.

Burger King is a unit of Toronto-based Restaurant Brands International Inc , which also owns the Canadian coffee and restaurant chain Tim Hortons and is overseen by Brazilian private equity firm 3G Capital.

Impossible Foods Inc, which helped create the Impossible Whopper, has said it was designed for meat eaters who want to consume less animal protein, not for vegans or vegetarians.

Burger King advertises the Impossible Whopper on its website at $4, down from its original suggested price of $5.59, and in mid-January added it to its two-for-$6 menu. In a statement, a spokesman said the product "continues to exceed expectations."

The case is Williams v Burger King Corp, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, No. 19-24755.

(Reporting by Jonathan Stempel in New York; Editing by Dan Grebler and Matthew Lewis)

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British Retail Consortium (BRC) recently drafted new guidelines to ensure that items marketed as vegan in the United Kingdom fashion industry are truly animal-free. The BRC created the new ruleswhich only allow items to be labeled vegan if all materials used, including dyes, waxes, and glues, do not contain animal productsafter fashion buyers reached out to the organization in search of vegan products for the first time. Additionally, the BRCs new guidelines prohibit retailers from claiming a product is sustainable based solely on the fact that it is vegan. A recent Mintel study found that two thirds of British people between the ages of 16 and 24 aim to make ethical fashion choices. Its no longer enough for clothing to be priced well or to reference the latest trends, Mintel Retail Analyst Chana Baram said. Many young people today are likely to be influenced by the Attenborough or Greta effects and are becoming far more aware of the negative effects of fast fashion. As a sign of the changing times, last year, the Queen of England pledged in her memoir that she would no longer wear animal fur.

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Some elite athletes, like Venus Williams, adhere to a vegan diet.

Maybe you've seen the Netflix documentary The Game Changers, or you've heard of Scott Jurek, a man who trains for and wins 100-mile footraces without eating animal products. Even Tom Brady reportedly eats a diet that's 80% plant-based. Everywhere you turn, there seem to be more and more elite athletes going vegan, or at least vegetarian.

Common sense has long said that high-level athletes need as much protein and calories as possible -- and many people assume a vegan diet is lacking in both. But then why do we keep seeing athletes pop up like Patrik Baboumian, a world-record holding powerlifter who follows a strict vegan diet?

It turns out that a lot of popular ideas surrounding veganism, vegetarianism and plant-based diets in general may be false. Elite athletes can and commonly do excel at their sport without eating animal products -- and it may work for you too.

Patrik Baboumian is the world's strongest man, and he's vegan.

I spoke to Registered Dietician Brittany Modell to learn more. She told me that athletes have different reasons for adopting a plant-based diet, including health, environmental and ethical concerns. Although various athletes have their own motivations, many have been public about the benefits they've seen.

Andre Patton, a wide receiver who plays in the NFL, has said that he feels the difference from eating a vegan diet, and that he wakes up in the morning more energetic and ready to go.

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American tennis legend Venus Williams eats a vegan diet to reduce fatigue and joint pain associated with Sjgren's syndrome, an incurable autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with in 2011.

Patrick Baboumian -- who once carried the heaviest weight ever recorded -- has said that he has lowered his blood pressure and increased his recovery time by avoiding all animal products. Babomian also cites environmental concerns for his decision to go vegan.

A plant-based diet is more than capable of giving you the nutrients that you need.

This is just anecdotal evidence -- but there's research that seems to support the claims.

Harvard Medical School says that a vegan diet reduces heart-damaging inflammation, and a meta-analysis of various studies concluded that vegetarian diets are helpful in managing long-term inflammation. Multiple other outlets have echoed the same thing -- eating more plants and less animal products will help lower your inflammation.

Medical researchers are thinking more and more about inflammation as a root cause of a lot of our ailments. Inflammation is a necessary immune response, but sometimes it goes too far. It's been proposed to be a common factor in heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and cancer. Stress, anxiety and other mental health challenges have also been linked to inflammation.

On a day-to-day level, inflammation can cause swollen and painful joints, chronic bloating and fatigue -- three things that would make any athlete's performance suffer. Hence, it makes perfect sense why so many people say they feel better when they switch to a more plant-based diet.

Carbs are more important for athletic success than you may think.

While both personal experience and research supports a vegan diet being possible even for athletes, beliefs about animal products being necessary for performance still float around.

One common mistaken idea is that animal protein is critical to athletic performance. Muscles need protein and amino acids to repair themselves and grow, but the exact amount of protein we should be consuming has been under some debate. While some athletes try to consume as much protein as possible, Modell tells me that most Americans end up eating more than the daily recommended amount of protein, which is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. For someone who weighs 150 pounds or 68 kilograms, that's about 55 grams of protein per day.

Modell explained that athletes actually need sufficient carbohydrates to perform, especially in endurance sports. Carbs are often overlooked, especially because of the pervasive rumor that eating them makes you gain weight. But your body stores the glucose from carbohydrates as high muscle glycogen.

Glycogen is essentially the fuel your muscles use to perform, and more readily available fuel means a higher energy output. So, a higher intake of healthy carbohydrates allows athletes to perform at high intensity levels. A plant-based diet filled with whole grains, fruits and vegetables typically gives people the fuel they need when exercising.

Another common belief is that you can't get all of the essential amino acids without eating meat. While animal protein, like meat and eggs, does contain all of the amino acids your body can't produce on its own, simply combining two sources of plant protein -- like beans and rice -- will also give you all the amino acids you need.

Plant-based food is still incredibly delicious.

If you're wondering whether cutting out more animal products can work for you, the answer is almost certainly yes -- assuming you're still eating a varied diet with plenty of whole grains, fruits, vegetables and plant protein sources. While a plant-based diet won't turn you from a pickup soccer player into Cristiano Ronaldo, you may see athletic performance gains stemming from quicker recovery times. Plus, you have a good likelihood of enjoying outcomes like lowered cholesterol and a healthier heart.

You certainly don't have to go full vegan to reap the benefits of a plant-based diet. Start with just one day a week where you eat a vegetarian diet, like a "Meatless Monday," and see how your body responds. Or, just try cutting out junk food in your diet and replacing empty calories with plant-based foods like nuts, legumes or veggies.

The bottom line is that if you're interested in the benefits of a plant-based diet, you should experiment with what you're eating, try to add more plant-based whole foods and figure out what makes you feel best.

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From glitzy all-vegan galas to recycled red carpet outfits, Hollywood has stepped up efforts to reduce its carbon footprintthis awards season, which will soon wrap up with the Oscars.

But while some scientists have welcomed A-listers' renewed zeal on climate change, others have questioned whether Tinseltown's jet-set elite are any sort of example to follow.

The Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild and Critics' Choice Awards galas this month all served plant-based menus, instead of the steak dinners typical of celebrity-packed events.

Oscar nominees were offered roasted maitake mushrooms and vegan cheese at their annual luncheon this week, and will be served a "70 percent plant-based" menu at the February 9 show.

The "brave and compassionate" moves have drawn glowing praise from actor Joaquin Phoenix, who said it was the first time he'd ever eaten at the Globes, as well as environmental actor-activist stalwarts Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Ruffalo.

Inside the star-studded events, few had any complaints -- even if comedian Seth Meyers wryly observed it was lucky that "food critics" weren't invited to the Critics' Choice Awards.

Climate scientists and activists have also welcomed the trend.

Brenda Ekwurzel, of the Union of Concerned Scientists, said it was "really important for Hollywood" to make an effortand "very exciting to me as a climate scientist".

Convincing people to change their food choices is one of the best ways to immediately reduce carbon emissions, she added.

Switching the diet of 1,500 guests at the Globes would have reduced the event's footprint roughly tenfold -- saving 10 to 15 tons of CO2 equivalents -- according to climate scientist Peter Kalmus.

By contrast, an average person in Bangladesh generates about one ton per year.

The "ripple effects" of even one famous attendee taking up climate activism as a result could have far greater benefits, influencing public awareness and even policy, Kalmus added.

'Walk the talk'

The highly publicized steps taken by Hollywood have not however drawn universal praise.

Few winners and presenters approached the mic at the Globes without offering "thoughts and prayers" expressed for those suffering in Australia's wildfires, while singer Lizzo recently helped pack food hampers for those affected during her world tour.

But accusations of hypocrisy have been leveled at many showbiz stars, with the movie industry as a whole decamping each year to a string of globe-trotting festivals spanning the globe from Cannes to Venice to Toronto to Park City, Utah.

"It is problematic to speak out on the climate emergency if you're flying on private jets" and have a huge overall climate footprint, said Kalmus.

While anyone -- with or without a celebrity platform -- raising awareness about climate issues should be welcomed, it is those who "walk the talk" who have the biggest impact, he added.

Kalmus singled out for praise Australian actress Yael Stone (Orange is the New Black), who this month pledged to give up her US acting career because "it's unethical for us to set up a life in two countries, knowing what we know."

"It's not about keeping those direct emissions from those flights out of the atmosphere," said Kalmus, estimating two first-class round trips per year at between 12-24 tons of CO2.

"Putting the planet above your career" makes a highly public statement that climate change "is indeed an emergency," he added.

Lost in the wash

According to Ekwurzel, celebrity actors would be most effective if they were to insist on reducing the carbon footprints of gas-guzzling movie productions.

"People who have resources, like those at the Golden Globes, have the most economic power to reduce their high emissions," she noted.

Ekwurzel pointed to renewable electricity usage on film sets as one way to improve the status quo, while singling out transportation and packaging used in movie catering as problematic.

Ultimately, the measures available to Hollywood celebrities are very different to those facing the public.

"When there are thousands of ways we individually can reduce emissions, picking one and getting on a pulpit saying 'this is the way everyone has to do it' will never work," she said.

And however well-meaning, some of those celebrities' efforts may simply be lost in the wash.

Fashion designer Stella McCartney tweeted her delight at Phoenix's decision to wear the same tuxedo -- one of hers -- "for the entire award season to reduce waste."

The move drew a mocking response from some, including Globes host Ricky Gervais, who responded: "That's nothing. I darn my own socks and you should see the state of my... underpants."

Asked to quantify the carbon emissions impact of Phoenix's thrifty wardrobe, Kalmus admitted it was "tough for a T-shirt-and-jeans-wearing scientist" but concluded: "I'm going to go with zero."

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Already a one-stop shop for consumers, Target is quickly becoming a vegan haven thanks to a surprising number of cruelty-free products. In fact, the freezer section proudly displays a Plant-Based Protein sign above a case packed with brands such as Gardein, Silk, and Sweet Earth Foods. This budget-friendly store makes vegan living simple with its frequent sales and abundance of options, further proving veganisms place in the mainstream. So, grab your red shopping cart (and this list!) to make sure you dont miss any amazing vegan finds at Target.

1. Ripple Superfood Milks Ripples superfood milks come in Acai, Turmeric, and Matcha flavors in the refrigerated section at many Target stores and are perfect for getting your kids to consume more nutrient-dense foods.

2. Hagen-Dazs Non-Dairy Ice Cream Hagen-Dazs debuted its new non-dairy flavors earlier this year at Target stores across the United States, sending many vegans running for the freezer section.

3. Boom Chicka Pop Kettle Corn These single-serving bags can be found in packs of six in the snack aisleperfect for on-the-go snacking.

4. Starbucks Almondmilk Frappuccinos This caffeine-lover essential can be found on the shelves at the popular superstore, ensuring you can stay properly energized throughout your workday.

5. Gardein Nashville Hot Chickn TendersThese breaded, seitan-based fiery tenders are about to become a grocery staple for you. Add them to sandwiches, wraps, salads, and more for a flavorful, plant protein.

6. Place-and-Bake Sweet Lorens Cookie DoughWhen a craving for fresh baked cookies hits, these place-and-bake sugar and fudgy brownie cookie dough chunks are great to have on hand. Stash a few in your fridge for emergency cookie cravings.

7. Yoplait Oui Yogurt This new, eco-friendly, glass-bottled, French-style yogurt is made from coconuts and comes in vanilla, strawberry, raspberry, and mango flavors.

8. Silk Non-Dairy Yogurt Cups with Granola Apple Cinnamon or Mixed Berry Chia Granola? Either way, you really cant go wrong with these almond milk-based yogurts that come paired with sweet, crunchy toppings.

9. Tofurkys Beefy Burgers Theres a whopping 19 grams of plant-based protein per serving in these beefy style burgers! Were grilling them up and piling them with fresh avocado, lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes for the perfect quick meal.

10. So Delicious Dairy Free Ice Cream Decadent cashew milk ice cream in flavors such as Snickerdoodle and Salted Caramel Cluster are available in the freezer section.

11. Oatly Vegan Ice CreamBy now everyone knows how great oat milk is, but our newest obsession? Oat milk ice cream from the iconic Swedish brand Oatly.

12. Califia Farms Cold Brew Coffee Grab a bottle of single-serving, cold-brew coffee from the drink case to keep you fueled as you wander the aisles of this superstore.

13. Justins Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Satisfy your chocolate craving, while trying not to eat the whole bag of these miniature peanut butter cups.

14. Kite Hill Vegan YogurtRich, almond milk yogurt cups make for an ideal snack or quick breakfast.

15. Hippeas Nacho Puffs Our advice? Stock up on these kid-friendly, crave-worthy nacho puffs for whenever a major snack hankering happens.

16. Ben & Jerrys Non-Dairy Ice CreamWhat ice cream section is complete without Ben & Jerrys? Find the non-dairy varieties on the shelves next to So Delicious and Hagen-Dazs.

17. Sweet Earth Foods Veggie Lovers Pizza With a cornmeal-carrot-chia crust and a rich cauliflower herb sauce, this pizza really packs in the veggies while making them all taste so good. Pizza night just got a step-up!

18. Better Bites Vegan Cake Bites Chocolate-enrobed cake bites? Say no more! Were running to our closest Target to get these strawberry-flavored, gluten-free sweet treats.

19. Silk Almond & Oat Lattes These brand new Espresso and Mocha bottled iced latte drinks are made from an irresistible blend of oat and almond milk and come in extra large 48-ounce bottles, so you can get your caffeine fix and more.

20. Archer Farms Vegan Ice Cream Even Targets house brand has a line of dairy-free ice cream now and were so here for it. This pint of caramel brownie flavored almond milk-based ice cream is so delicious.

Sarah McLaughlin is an editorial assistant at VegNews who can frequently be found wandering the aisles at Target.

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