The Karner Blue Center for a Humane Economy

Driving change for animal welfare within the corporate sector, one business at a time.

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Few industries are running away from animal products more speedily than the athletic shoe industry. Reebok is among the latest entrants, adding an entirely plant-based running shoe to its consumer offerings. https://t.co/TUmITqCt66

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As a way to reflect its commitment to sustainability, Ikea has stepped up its offering of vegan options at its in-store food service operations. And now the retail giant has announced an investment of $220 million to become a climate positive business https://t.co/EdHwUjH45Z

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Vegetarian shoes have been showing the way on non-animal footwear for 30 years. Kudos to this innovative company! https://t.co/UFjfwfHHyS

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Major air carrier @BritishAirways has cut ties with @Seaworld, basing its decision on concerns about dolphin welfare https://t.co/4QrIafmjQI

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Ontario zoos are defying industry and common-sense standards, in conducting inhumane, circus-like acts at their facility https://t.co/8VerFQxFy8

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The news about the fate of tigers has been troubling, including vengeance killing of the animals. But a ray of good news: tiger numbers may be up in India. https://t.co/U69s9vA6eF

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The Center for a Humane Economy is engaging with companies to decrease their use of animal testing. The U.K. reports a decline in animal testing. https://t.co/zVC26AZZhk

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@AnimalWellnessAction spearheaded a U.S. House vote in favor of the Prevent All Soaring Tactics (PAST) Act https://t.co/u4nyDjcwm9

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The Center for a Humane Economy last week filed a lawsuit against the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to stop the killing of wolves targeted by a single ranch family. Read more about it here: https://t.co/OYtohp4AL0

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Cuba has taken some steps to protect marine life by enacting major fishing regulations. https://t.co/4qExg5r7sW

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We are working hand-in-hand with our sister organization @AnimalWellnessAction to reinstate Botswana’s trophy hunting ban. . More trophy hunting = less wildlife-watching tourism. Who can watch animals when they flee at the site of a person?

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@Adidas is continuing to innovate by pledging to use 100% recycled polyester by 2024. Less leather, more recycled plastics in its offerings. https://t.co/p3YG83VI7p

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@Dunkindonuts is giving its customers a plant-based option by putting the @BeyondMeat breakfast sausage on its menu https://t.co/NfgHV7kKi8

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The Swedish fashion brand @Monki – part of the H&M, which has shunned fur and exotic leathers – is redoubling its commitment to sustainability. https://t.co/085rVN2z0P

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Impossible Foods is one of several plant-based companies dipping its toe into the sea – more specifically into the seafood industry, its innovative offerings are an answer to fishing fleets’ massive impact on global fisheries. https://t.co/912xeeBuAQ

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Vanda Pharmaceuticals is spot on in demanding that the FDA abolish onerous and anachronistic animal testing requirements https://t.co/lxMFq9zp9V

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Thanks to an intervention from President Vladimar Putin, Russia is releasing 100 illegally captured whales back into the wild https://t.co/UlJp5AkPfl

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For the first time in more than 65 years salmon have returned to California’s San Joaquin River https://t.co/uM3cVx019Y

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Zimbabwe is trying to market itself as an eco-tourism destination. But the country is promoting the sale of ivory and is one of the biggest trophy hunting countries in all of Africa. Can you say phony? https://t.co/bBZuB65G9C

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A new UK bill could give a harsh sentence for the most cruel cases of animal abuse https://t.co/zxKPIqUCxn