Paul Shapiro“You could not rest in your bed”19th Century Blockbuster Animal Protection NovelsAug 2Aug 2
Paul ShapiroOur Kindred Creatures: A Book ReviewNew Book Sheds Light on the 19th Century American Animal MovementJun 16Jun 16
Paul ShapiroWhen Plastic Saved the Elephants: Pool Balls and the Bakelite RevolutionImagine losing your life so that the people in far-away lands could amuse themselves with your body parts. That was the fate of vast…Nov 21, 2023Nov 21, 2023
Paul ShapiroAre Americans Really Eating More Meat?The USDA’s data seem to paint a pretty clear picture: per capita meat consumption in the US is steadily rising. While plant-based meat has…Jul 12, 2023Jul 12, 2023
Paul ShapiroCompostable Plastic? $130 Million Investor Dollars Are Betting on It.I was thinking about my lunch today: I used a tortilla that came in a plastic bag, on which I spread hummus from a plastic tub, followed by…Jun 5, 2023Jun 5, 2023
Paul ShapiroHummus Sapiens: How Hummus’ Takeover Can Help HumanityAs someone who’s jokingly referred to myself as a Hummus sapiens due to my daily hummus habit, it was a lot of fun to talk with the Hummus…May 22, 2023May 22, 2023
Paul ShapiroKeel Labs Wants to Put Kelp in Your ClosetSome species of bamboo, the fastest-growing terrestrial plant, grow at about 35 inches a day. Duckweed, a tiny, humble aquatic plant of the…May 8, 2023May 8, 2023