Who doesn’t imagine the Garden of Eden, or paradise, to be a wonderful garden landscape with strong, lush green trees? Presumably it was such a paradise-like image of unspoilt nature which inspired the name of Eden Reforestation Projects. At Eden Reforestation Projects, it’s all about the trees. Or, to be more precise, it’s about reforestation – all over the world! At Eden, they’re ready to get their hands dirty – with spades, earth, and seedlings. Read on to find out what motivates the people behind Eden Reforestation Projects, and what successes they have already been able to achieve. VELIVERY: The…

A recently published study by Stanford Medicine, led by Matthew J. Landry and his team, investigated whether a vegan diet really is healthier – and the results are as fascinating as the wide-ranging discussion about nutrition itself. So fascinating, in fact, that a four-part documentary about the study is now available on Netflix (“You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment”). It allows us to follow the scientists and participants every step of the way, and to find out what effects a vegan diet has on various aspects of life. The question at the heart of it all is always:…

Many people eat burgers, fried chicken, pizza and other fast foods on a regular basis. Whether we like it or not, fast food is as much a part of our everyday lives as social media, or going to the hairdresser. At the same time, the green world of vegan food is growing every day. Awareness about the environment and animal welfare, coupled with health-related motivations, are making many consumers rethink their habits. This has led to small and medium-sized businesses being founded which support this development, and meet the demand which has been created. Larger, well-known businesses have adapted, too,…

Do you remember the days when Christmas was all about getting together in a festive mood and enjoying little treats? Times have changed. Nowadays people brag not only about the ‘most over the top’ decorated Christmas tree, but also about how environmentally conscious it was chosen and how artistically and sustainably the gifts are wrapped. But seriously, Christmas is THE time of year to let the credit cards overheat and the bins overflow. But why do we celebrate Christmas at all – and then so excessively? Well, of course, it’s about love, family and … presents! Lots and lots of…

People have always felt the need to travel in order to discover the world and get to know other places. This is how the idea of traveling came about. From the first nomadic peoples to flashpackers and businesspeople, things have changed quite considerably. So, what plant-based food is on offer when you’re on your travels? We took a look at what vegan travelers can expect to find, and at their experiences. In this article, you’ll find some info and top tips on keeping vegan hunger at bay while getting from A to B. Yes, luckily there is indeed an app…

Veganism and Buddhism are two trendy topics which, when combined, either sound like an “Eat, Pray Love”-esque trip to find yourself, or like the contents of your fridge after you’ve been on a spiritual retreat for the weekend. But hey, who knew that there’s a connection between enlightened beings and seitan steaks? Or that famous Buddhists such as Matthieu Ricard are some of the happiest people around, or that karma might start with our consumer habits? Empathy is the central value of the Buddhist faith. In the teachings of this Eastern wisdom, life is sacred. Buddhism teaches us that all…

From 16 September, Munich will once again be in a state of emergency for 18 days. This is the time of year when the ‘Wies’n’, as the Bavarians affectionately call the festival on the Theresienwiese, opens its tents. This world-famous Oktoberfest that takes place in September was first held in 1810 to celebrate the wedding of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese and has been celebrated annually ever since. It is known for its large beer selection, traditional Bavarian music, fairground rides and, of course, its rich cuisine, which consists mainly of meat and dairy products. But in…

By now everyone or almost everyone will have heard of the now iconic Veganuary at the start of the year. It’s a vegan celebration of the vegan lifestyle, and every year new fans of a wholly or overwhelmingly plant-based diet get on board. Doing Veganuary together makes getting started easy. Not yet quite as well known is Veganuary, the charitable organisation behind it. It’s a UK export that encourages people around the world to move towards a sustainable diet. It runs interesting campaigns throughout the year aimed at encouraging vegan lifestyles – just like we do here at Velivery. We…