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The Sun
20 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Save 30% off eco laundry essential that costs 6p per wash
SHOPPERS tired of lugging around bulky plastic bottles or fiddling with powder or liquid gels can simplify their laundry routine with one clever laundry essential. Independent cleaning brand Re:gn is on a mission to revamp laundry routines, and right now, you can get 30% off your first pack of the brand's bestselling laundry sheets. Save 30% off Re:gn laundry sheet packs - use code: Q2QYT9QDANF2 At only 6p per wash, it's an easy and affordable way to make your cleaning chores a little kinder to the planet. For a limited time, shoppers can get their hands on a 64-pack of the re:gn plant-based laundry sheets for just £4.40 when signing up for a subscription and using the code: Q2QYT9QDANF2 at checkout. The offer will save you an impressive 32.5% on your first order, and you'll save 12.5% each month thereafter, with packs priced at just £5.51. Each ultra-light pack comes with 64 concentrated sheets, made from a biodegradable, plant-based formula that is tough on stains but gentle on skin. These laundry sheets are vegan, cruelty-free, and available in both scented and unscented options. All you have to do is pop a sheet directly into your drum with your clothes, and it'll dissolve in the wash. No spills, no plastic, and no waste. Even the packaging is made from compostable paper, so it's a guilt-free option for laundry. Shoppers have been praising the brand online, with one five-star reviewer saying: "I've been using Purum laundry sheets for a few weeks now, and they're fantastic! "No more measuring liquid detergent, just toss a sheet in and go. My clothes come out clean and fresh every time, and I love that there's no plastic waste. "Plus, they're gentle on my skin. Highly recommend!" Another reviewer said: "Lovely fragrance, easy to use, and melts away with no residue. "They are great value for money and hardly use any space to store. Love them!"
Daily Mail
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
French car giant to stop using animal leather - but which brands AREN'T appeasing the vegans
A major French car maker has committed to eliminating the use of animal leather interiors across its entire range by the end of the year in a move that will make vegans very happy indeed. While the decision, confirmed by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), will see Renault ditch animal leather options from its global car line-up in a few months' time, it has already stopped offering leather seats and steering wheels to UK customers. 'True luxury is free from cruelty – and Renault understands that. By refusing to work with leather, Renault is helping save animal lives, reduce its environmental impact, and prove that compassion and innovation go hand in hand,' PETA's vice president of corporate projects, Yvonne Taylor, said. The international animal rights organisation estimates the global leather trade is responsible for the death of one billion animals every year. It adds that three cow or bull hides are used per car cabin. But not every car manufacturer is taking this vegan-friendly direction. A PETA study carried out last year listed the brands that currently use leather-alternative materials but also highlighted those sticking with traditional hides. Find out which brands aren't appeasing the vegans below... Renault has committed to eliminating the use of animal leather interiors across its entire range of vehicles by the end of the year, PETA has confirmed The animal rights group has taken aim at the motor industry's continued use of leather, claiming it is a highly polluting part of the manufacturing process. While it suggests three cow hides are used for a typically medium-size family car, bigger luxury models can require up to 15 animal skins in total. 'Due to the thicker hides used, non-vegan car interiors tend to have an even worse environmental impact than fashion items made from animal skins,' PETA says. 'Transforming animal hides into leather requires up to 170 chemicals (including cyanide, chromium, and coal-tar derivatives), which are toxic to human tannery workers and poison waterways. One report also linked leather car interiors to illegal land clearing and biodiversity loss,' it added. The organisation noted a range of new Renault models have already axed leather. The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric, Symbioz and Rafale all feature seats made from eco-friendly fabrics made with recycled plastic waste from landfill and other recycled textiles. However, vegans in the UK will be pleased to hear that Renault has been selling new cars with sustainable alternative upholsteries for years with a selection of organic and recyclable materials coming as standard. It's only in foreign markets that the French firm still offers animal leather cabins. And Renault isn't the only brand to offer vegan-friendly cabins. New Renault models feature seats made from eco-friendly fabrics made with recycled plastic waste from landfills and other recycled textiles Abarth, BYD, Citroen, Dacia, Fiat, Jeep, Mini, Peugeot, Polestar, Smart, Vauxhall and Volvo largely offer leather-alternative interiors across the majority of their ranges, according to PETA's European Vegan Car Interior Survey last year. Tesla failed to respond to the group's request for information, but This is Money can confirm it uses synthetic, high-quality vegan leather across its vehicle line-up. Some BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Mercedes-Benz passenger cars also have non-animal leather as standard, despite being luxury brands consumers would typically associate with the premium material. That said, no new models are entirely animal product free... The rubber used in tyres and interior materials in all cars often contains tallow, while some lubricants include animal fat as an ingredient. And some brands utilise obscure animal products in ways you likely wouldn't imagine. For instance, during the painting process of Minis, each car is feather-dusted using female ostrich feathers. Mini says it only uses those that have been shed naturally (which occurs once a year) and they are a 'sustainable tool' to remove traces of dust right before the colour paint layer is applied to guarantee a perfect finish. But some brands are still sticking with leather interiors, including premium marques such as Audi, Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Here's a list of brands that told PETA they don't offer vegan-friendly animal leather alternatives in the new models... yet.
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Diane Morgan reveals new Mandy series is 'cruelty-free'
Diane Morgan insisted the new series of Mandy had to be "cruelty-free". The 49-year-old comedian is returning for a fourth series of her hit BBC comedy, and she has opened up on how she used the show to raise awareness about the treatment of animals in the beauty industry. She told the BBC: "We decided to use only cruelty-free make-up products that haven't been tested on animals. "We warned all the actors what we were doing and none of them had a problem with it." Diane - who plays the titular character Mandy Carter on the show - admitted some of her castmates didn't realise how many items aren't actually made in a cruelty-free way. She added: "I think there should be a special logo at the end of the show to prove it. "Most of the actors were amazed that some products aren't cruelty-fee. "Some, well-known brands still test on animals and most people aren't aware of that." With Mandy back for a fourth series on July 21, Diane admitted she never expected the show to connect with audiences like it has. She said: "No, it's complete surprise to me I think it would just be a pilot that would disappear without trace… "Some viewers have reacted to it in unusual ways. "I've heard that at least four of them have turned vegetarian after watching an episode of the last series where Mandy gets a job in an abattoir, so that's good. Especially for cows." She insisted the weird situations Mandy finds herself in are rooted in real life. She revealed: "They're all based on absolute fact. A lot of them are inspired by things that have happened to me. "I've had a number of jobs that I've been fired from. Some I haven't even lasted an hour in. "Acting's about the only job I've lasted more than a week in. So I have to stick with it." And she insisted fans will never see Mandy able to hold down a permanent job. She explained: "I think that would ruin the whole premise of the series, if she suddenly could do a job realisably well? "Nothing would happen! It would just be Mandy sat at a desk."
The Independent
04-07-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Bill to ban young kittens and puppies being imported into UK passed by MPs
A Bill that aims to stop animal smuggling and cruelty has cleared the Commons after cross-party support. Legislation put forward by Liberal Democrat MP Dr Danny Chambers will reduce the number of animals for non-commercial entry into the UK, ban the import of puppies and kittens under six months old or heavily pregnant dogs and cats, and introduce a halt on the import of dogs and cats who have been 'mutilated', including having their ears docked. The MP for Winchester's Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill was supported by the Government, and will now proceed to the House of Lords on its passage to becoming law. Dr Chambers said: 'As a vet, I've seen the devastating consequences of puppy smuggling. It's unimaginably cruel to separate puppies and kittens from their mothers at a very young age, and then bring them across borders in substandard conditions where they're then sold for maximum profit by unscrupulous traders who prioritise profit over welfare.' He added: 'Careful consideration has been given to setting these limits, balancing the need to disrupt illegal trade with minimising impact on genuine pet owners. To underpin this, only an owner, not an authorised person, will be permitted to sign and declare that the movement of a dog or cat is non-commercial. 'Crucially, the Bill places a duty on the Government to use these regulation-making powers to first deliver three key measures – a ban on the import of puppies and kittens under six months old, a ban on the import of heavily pregnant dogs and cats that are more than 42 days pregnant, and a ban on the import of dogs and cats who've been mutilated.' He criticised the influence of social media on the increased demand for dogs with docked ears, and a party colleague hit out at the platforms' role in publishing animal abuse. He said: 'One reason that there is such an interest in dogs with cropped ears is that a lot of influencers on Instagram and other social media platforms pose with these dogs or show they have these new dogs with cropped ears. Many people aren't aware that this is a mutilation. 'They think it's how the dogs' ears normally look, and it drives a demand for dogs that look like this.' Labour MP Peter Lamb (Crawley) directly named Meta, which owns Facebook, as a company that publishes content featuring animal abuse. He said: 'There are far too many groups online which are dedicated to animal abuse. Constituents of mine have been involved in attempts to try and shut these groups down over the years. 'They'll also often find that instead of finding support on the part of social media companies, to try and address these problems, instead it is they who are reported and face their own accounts being shut down by those perpetrators.' He added: 'We cannot rest on our laurels and Meta must be made to answer for the fact that they are not acting to bring an end to animal abuse on their networks, and that they are profiting actively from the advertising which appears on that network, and advertisers must be aware that part of what they are paying for, when they pay to advertise on Facebook, is maintenance of animal abuse networks.' Environment minister Emma Hardy said: 'These measures represent a crucial step forward in our collective efforts to tackle the pet smuggling trade.' Ms Hardy added: 'We want to see fewer low-welfare operations supply pets to the GB market and fundamentally less animals to suffer because of this.' She continued: 'As set out in the Government's manifesto, we are committed to ending puppy smuggling and delivering a better future for our animals and I am pleased to say that this Bill does just that. 'It's key measures deliver crucial recommendations put forward by the Efra (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) select committee and tackle multiple concerns that have been raised by stakeholders regarding loopholes in our current pet travel rules.'
The Sun
22-06-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Boots is selling a beauty buy that helps prevent dreaded chafing this summer – it's cheaper than ever
NOTHING can ruin your day, and outfit, like the dreaded summer chafe. Luckily, Boots has a budget-friendly buy designed to tackle this problem. 2 Whether you're exploring a new city or just popping to your local beer garden on a sunny afternoon, you want to feel comfortable in your summer fit. However, certain outfits when worn in the sun can become a perfect storm for chafing. To prevent this, swing by your local Boots and pick up the Dermacare Anti-Chafe Powder for just £2.40. According to the product description, this buy "helps reduce the discomfort caused by rubbing and chafing". It offers "soothing relief for irritated chapped skin" and it's currently cheaper than ever. The chain retailer has slashed a third off the price, so grab it while you can. It contains 95.5% natural ingredients, which are carefully curated to help absorb excess moisture. This ensures your skin is kept dry, soft, and in good condition. Suitable for all skin types, this product is also cruelty free and internationally approved. To use, simply wash and dry the area of skin prone to chafing, or the area already affected by chafing. I tried the 'best thigh chafing products' while vacationing in Mexico — all of them were bad, but one stood out Then apply the powder liberally, repeating as necessary throughout the day. Boots shoppers rated the product a perfect five stars in the site's review section. "So good for the chafing between a powerlifter's legs, months of irritation and sore have just vanished," said one customer. "This powder is great for anyone who like me has large boobs and tend to sweat a lot underneath," shared another person. "I use it after my shower every day and it works a treat. Would recommend." "Wonderful soft powder that absorbs really well. Keeps you dry and odour free," said a third reviewer. "Excellent product. Haven't had to use any deodorant and my armpits are soft and dry. Love it." "I like this product, I used before and it does a good job if your skin gets sore," wrote another buyer. Or you can use an item from your makeup bag to tackle "chub rub" this summer.
