Paul McCartney Helps Launch Animal Testing Ban Initiative July 9th, 2012 7:04pm EDT (STAR PULSE)

Paul McCartney is hoping to put an end to animal testing in the cosmetic industry by launching a new crusade with members of the Humane Society International.

The Beatles star has been a champion of animal rights for many years and now the vegetarian is taking that love of furry creatures one step further by asking fans to follow his lead and pledge their support to the Be Cruelty-Free campaign, which prohibits the testing of beauty products on rabbits, guinea-pigs and mice.

Such testing has already been outlawed in Europe and an extended ban is due to take effect in other parts of the world next year so long as officials stand by their promise - and now McCartney is putting on the pressure to make sure that they do.


He says, "The ugly truth about testing beauty products on animals is that it causes them unimaginable pain and suffering. If every cosmetic tested on rabbits or mice had a photo on the packaging showing these animals with weeping swollen eyes and inflamed skin, I believe everyone would leave cruelty on the shelf and go for the cruelty-free option instead."

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Sir Paul Mccartney - Paul Mccartney Immortalised On Peta Stamp

28 November 2011 11:44:14 AM

Paul Mccartney Immortalised On Peta Stamp

PETA have launched a new stamp range in the US featuring the likenesses of the 20 most famous vegetarians of all-time, including Sir Paul McCartney, Natalie Portman, Pamela Anderson and Morrissey.

Sir Paul McCartney, Natalie Portman and Ellen DeGeneres are among stars to feature on a new stamp range featuring the 20 most famous vegetarians of all-time.

The trio of famous faces have agreed to lend their likenesses to the collection which has been organised by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and will be released in the US on Tuesday (29.11.11).

Lisa Lange, vice president of the animal rights organisation, said: "These are very influential people, and not everyone knows that these folks are vegetarian."

Other celebrities to feature on the stamps include Woody Harrelson, Chrissie Hynde, Pamela Anderson, Morrissey, Joan Jett, Bryan Adams, 'Jackass' star Steve-O and Leona Lewis.

Lange believes the special edition stamps will highlight the true plight of animals in slaughterhouses and hopefully convince more people to give up eating meat.

She added: "It's just another way to be able to talk about what animals go through in slaughterhouses."

The postage payment mark series also includes statements from the stars revealing why they decided to become vegetarians or why they eating plan is important to them.

Academy Award-winner Portman stated: "Eating for me is how you proclaim your beliefs three times a day."

The stamps can be purchased throughout December at www.PETA.org.

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Paul McCartney release Vegetarian Cookbook

London: Beatles star Paul Mccartney, a longtime vegetarian, has co-written the Meat Free Monday Cookbook as part of his ongoing campaign urging fans to eat less meat.

The 60-year-old pop legend has also asked friends including Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey to divulge their favourite vegetarian recipes for a new cookbook, reported The Telegraph online.

Paltrow and Spacey offered a recipe for lentil stew with pan-fried halloumi and pomegranate and former model Twiggy shared her favourite mozzarella pasta dish.

McCartney has shared recipes for refried bean tacos and super vegetable salad, and described the environmental and financial benefits of giving up meat in the book`s foreword.

"In difficult economic times, people discovered that have at least one meat-free day in their week helped their family budget... (We can) make a huge difference for the better and set a new pattern for the future of this beautiful planet that we all inhabit," he said.

 

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Sir Paul Mccartney launches first vegetarian cook book

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Published: Tuesday, Oct 25, 2011, 21:22 IST Place: Washington, DC | Agency: ANI

Sir Paul Mccartney Reuters Sir Paul Mccartney has asked his celebrity friends including Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin Spacey to share their favourite vegetarian recipes for a new cook book. The Beatles star, has co-written the Meat Free Monday Cookbook as part of his ongoing campaign urging fans to eat less meat. Celebrity contributors to the cookbook include Paltrow and Spacey, who has offered a recipe for lentil stew with pan-fried halloumi and pomegranate, as well as former model Twiggy, who shares her favourite mozzarella pasta dish, Contactmusic reports. MCCartney, a long time vegetarian, shares recipes for refried bean tacos and super vegetable salad, and describes the environmental and financial benefits of giving up meat in the book’s foreword. “In difficult economic times, people discovered that have at least one meat-free day in their week helped their family budget... (We can) make a huge difference for the better and set a new pattern for the future of this beautiful planet that we all inhabit,” he writes.