The B.C. government is officially banning trophy hunting

As of November 30, 2017, the government of British Columbia will officially end the cruel and unnecessary hunt of grizzly bears. After much campaigning by those in the province and a stirring documentary produced by Lush Cosmetics, the government was…

How Lush plans to save every shark and honour Rob Stewart’s memory

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 Lush Cosmetics held a gathering at their Queen Street West location in order to honour the incredible life and work of award-winning documentary maker and visionary Rob Stewart. They also took the opportunity to lend their…

Top 10 animal charities to donate to

BY RHIANN MOORE It can be difficult to sift through all the information online and find out which charities are using your money the right way. That’s why we’ve put together a handy list of 10 amazing animal charities that will use…

Hunting for sport is animal abuse: how is it still legal?

BY RHIANN MOORE It seems like a natural assumption that shooting a wild animal for no good reason is not a cool thing to do anymore. Tragically, however, it is still not only legal, but encouraged as a way to…

How is animal testing still legal?

While certain regulations have been created, ultimately despite the alternatives, animal testing remains the norm in most industries. While some large companies have chosen to abstain, the vast majority find it easier to turn a blind eye to the ugly,…

How Lush plans to use regeneration to save the planet

BY: RHIANN MOORE Lush recently launched the Spring Prize 2017 in their endless effort to save the environment from humankind’s relentless and destructive tendencies. Much like the Lush Prize before it, the award seeks to empower individuals, organizations and communities…

How is horse racing still a thing?

BY RHIANN MOORE Animal Aid, with the assistance of cosmetic superheroes Lush, have set out to end horse racing in Britain.  Through their campaign they are hoping to expose the salacious details of Thoroughbred deaths, approximately 200 horses a year,…

The Secret Lives of Mason Bees (and how they’re going to save our food supply)

It’s been highly publicized in recent years that the honeybees are in grave danger. Although we all love that sweet, sweet honey and don’t want it to go, the central issue is that honeybees are tasked with pollinating approximately one…