Rebecca Maness

Rebecca Maness

As PETA’s online lifestyle content producer, Rebecca loves writing about anything and everything related to leading a healthy, happy vegan life. When she’s not writing about the latest trends, she enjoys experimenting with new recipes, exploring Los Angeles’ vibrant vegan culinary scene, and embarking on exhilarating hikes and camping trips. At home, she shares her life with her beloved feline companion, Cosmo.

Is Your Feather-Filled Down Comforter Harming Your Health?
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Humane Home
Is Your Feather-Filled Down Comforter Harming Your Health?

Trouble breathing? Your down bedding could be the culprit. Learn more about why you should never buy this cruelly derived material.

After Hearing From PETA, Purple Carrot Ends Contract With Thai Coconut Milk Suppliers
Food
After Hearing From PETA, Purple Carrot Ends Contract With Thai Coconut Milk Suppliers

Vegan meal-delivery service Purple Carrot is becoming even more animal-friendly. Find out how and what it means for your meal prep.

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Where Can You Try Subway’s New Teriyaki Veg Sandwich?
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Food
Where Can You Try Subway’s New Teriyaki Veg Sandwich?

Subway México stores just got a lot more animal-friendly. Here’s what you need to know about this exciting new menu item.

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Should Hospitals Be Serving Meat When Vegan Food Heals?
text at top reads "Still serving meat? How about a cigarette, too" with image in the middle of a plate on a hospital food tray with cigarettes and meat sausages. The text below reads "Eating processed meat increases cancer risk. NHS, go vegan."
Food
Should Hospitals Be Serving Meat When Vegan Food Heals?

Hospitals are in the business of healing, so why are some serving unhealthy, unkind foods? A PETA U.K. ad asks this question.

Making a Baby Registry at Target? Don’t Forget These Vegan Essentials
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Personal Care & Fashion
Making a Baby Registry at Target? Don’t Forget These Vegan Essentials

If you’re expecting a baby, you may be adding items to your Target registry. Here are some vegan essentials to remember.

PETA Latino’s Top Spots for Animal-Friendly Travel to Buenos Aires
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Entertainment
PETA Latino’s Top Spots for Animal-Friendly Travel to Buenos Aires

There are a few things you’ll want to avoid doing if you’re visiting Buenos Aires. Find out what you need to know before you travel there.

Butterbeer, Crêpes, and Croissants—Here’s What’s Vegan at Universal Orlando
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Food
Butterbeer, Crêpes, and Croissants—Here’s What’s Vegan at Universal Orlando

Universal Orlando is a plant-powered paradise! Explore some of the most mouthwatering vegan delights at the resort’s three parks.

Sensitive Skin? No Problem! These Vegan Skincare Products Will Help Soothe and Repair Your Skin
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Personal Care & Fashion
Sensitive Skin? No Problem! These Vegan Skincare Products Will Help Soothe and Repair Your Skin

Sensitive skin deserves gentle, nourishing care—and we’ve got you covered. This guide to vegan skincare has solutions for every step of your routine.

Taco Bell Is Testing Its First Fully Vegan Entrée—Find Out Where You Can Try It
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Food
Taco Bell Is Testing Its First Fully Vegan Entrée—Find Out Where You Can Try It

Exciting things are happening at Taco Bell! The chain just started testing its first fully vegan entrée—find out more.

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Ariana Grande’s Brand, r.e.m. beauty, Is Now PETA-Approved Cruelty-Free
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Personal Care & Fashion
Ariana Grande’s Brand, r.e.m. beauty, Is Now PETA-Approved Cruelty-Free

No animals suffer for Ariana Grande’s r.e.m. beauty—here’s what you need to know about this stellar brand.

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PETA’s Catio-Building Guide Will Help You Create a Safe Outdoor Space for Your Cats
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Humane Home
PETA’s Catio-Building Guide Will Help You Create a Safe Outdoor Space for Your Cats

Want your cat to explore the outdoors safely? Our catio-building guide is the perfect weekend project for you.

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These Gifts Are What Mom Really Wants for Mother’s Day
on the left is a photo of a vegan cookie cake from erin mckenna's bakery; on the right is a box of vegan cookies from maya's cookies
Food
These Gifts Are What Mom Really Wants for Mother’s Day

Want to get your mom a Mother’s Day gift she’ll rave about all year long? These vegan gifts are what she really wants.

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© Maya's Cookies
Are You Ready for the Best Steak of Your Life? It’s Vegan
in a photo on the left, there are two vegan steaks sizzling in a hot pan and on the right there is another vegan steak made from eggplant on a plate with roasted garlic and vegan hollandaise sauce.
Food
Are You Ready for the Best Steak of Your Life? It’s Vegan

Could the best steak of your life be animal-free? These brands are paving the way for a future in which vegan steak reigns supreme.

Read All About It: Barnes & Noble Serves Up a New Vegan Menu Item in Its Café
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Food
Read All About It: Barnes & Noble Serves Up a New Vegan Menu Item in Its Café

Barnes & Noble added an exciting new vegan item to its café menu, so now you can enjoy breakfast while you sip your coffee and read a good book.

It’s Worth Traveling for These Vegan Empanadas—Here Are PETA Latino’s Top Picks
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Food
It’s Worth Traveling for These Vegan Empanadas—Here Are PETA Latino’s Top Picks

PETA Latino has gathered up the top vegan empanadas in the U.S. that you need to try. Find out whether your favorites made the cut.

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