Alysa is a photographer and writer specializing and plant-based and sustainable travel, although she loves to dabble in food photography and recipe development as well. Her work has been published in Vegan Living, Grad, and Next and she has worked with brands such as Suavs Shoes, Vegan Fashion Week, Mosaiqe, and I am Nut Ok. Alysa makes sustainability simple and achievable on a budget, without compromising style or experience. On her quickly growing blog, Voyaging Herbivore, she promotes ethical
Is Child Hunger in Africa Really That Bad?
The short answer – yes. In fact, hunger in Africa is likely worse than the average person might imagine. A 2018 report by the African Child Policy Forum states that about 90 percent of children in African do not meet the criteria for the minimum meal standard and that a child dies every three seconds due to hunger. Compare this to the United States where the amount of food wasted daily could fill a 90,000 seat stadium like the Rose Bowl. But what causes this lack of access to healthy, sustain...
Sponsor an Animal
Copy for Juliana's Animal Sanctuary about the process and incentives to sponsoring an animal.
How to Choose the Best Printing Vendor
Decide What You Want From a Printing Vendor
Before even beginning to look for printing vendors, sit down and make a list. Separate your list into three sections: Must-Have, Desired, and Bonus.
In your “Must-Have” section, write down elements that are absolute requirements for your printing vendor. Follow this with your “Desired” section, which should include elements that would be great, but aren’t an absolute necessity.
It’s likely that you’ll find multiple vendors that meet your “Must-Ha...
Product Lifestyle Photo for Mosaiqe Watches
Product lifestyle photo for Mosaique watches.
10 Cheap Ways to Reduce Plastic Waste While Traveling and Why You Should
We live in a world where plastic packaging is the norm, no questions asked. It’s incredibly hard to avoid plastic while traveling and Jack and I are not always the best examples. This guide is as much for us as it is for you. We’ve put together our favorite cheap ways to reduce plastic while traveling, without breaking the bank or adding too much gear! Cutting out plastic doesn’t have to mean losing the luxuries and ease in life, so keep reading to learn how you can save the world!
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Alysa Tarrant
A complete collection of my photography work. Please follow the link to view the individual collections.
Plastic, Paper, or Wheat Straws – What Should I Be Using?
Paper straws are becoming all the rage, but are they really that much more sustainable than plastic straws? We all turned our backs on plastic when the video of the turtle with a straw in his nose went viral, but what other environmental effects do straws of different kinds have and which is the most sustainable option?
We’ll take a look at how different plastic, paper, and wheat straws are made, and which ones you should opt for when you’ve left your reusable straw at home.
“It’s only one st...
How to Have a Zero Waste Period – For Everyday Life and Travelers
Periods don’t need to be taboo or detrimental to the environment, so let’s talk about how to have a zero waste period. This post is for anyone and everyone, whatever you identify as you should know about periods and if you have a period, you should know how to have a zero waste period.
Every person who has a period will, on average, contribute 250-300 pounds of waste to landfills just from sanitary products throughout their life. It’s estimated that annually, there are 113,000 tonnes of waste...
Omnivores fuel forest fires
Alysa Tarrant
An article, “Vegan-elitism disparages indigenous culture” recently came to my attention that, although starting out discussing the Amazon, ended as a “shame on you” to vegans for “disparage [ing]indigenous cultures.” As a lifelong vegetarian, six-year vegan and someone who is writing their I.S. on veganism, there are a few things I’d like to address.
First: the Amazon, which is up in flames. The reason this forest, which produces up to 30 percent of the world’s oxygen is on fire...
Dog Houses
Your pooch’s palace is where your furry friend will rest their head when not in your loving arms, so it’s crucial to pick a place that is warm and comforting. Especially if you’re away at work during the day or have little ones running around, having a comforting spot dedicated to your dog is crucial to keeping your pup happy and healthy.
For this reason, it’s vital that you pick a dog house that will provide your pet with a safe and familiar space.
Photographing Bern – Your Top Guide to Capturing the Swiss Capital
Switzerland and its capital Bern, are beauties worth capturing. I’m already in love with the stunning country and I haven’t even been to any of the mountains! I visited the capital, Bern, but would love to go back and see the view from the amazing mountains. Of course, that’s not to say that Bern doesn’t have a lot to offer from bears to beers. In fact, it’s a stunning town with lots of undiscovered nooks to explore. Keep reading for our guide to photographing Bern, Switzerland.
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