Why it’s More Eco-friendly to Bake Without Eggs
byYou might think that baking your own goods instead of buying them from the store is more eco-friendly, but it’s actually not if you’re using eggs. Here’s why.
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PETA Unveils Alleged Animal Abuse by Patagonia & Stella McCartney Wool Supplier
byPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is accusing an Argentinean supplier of so-called “responsibly sourced” wool of gross mistreatment of its lambs and sheep. The animal-rights group has posted a video on it’s website that shows livestock workers slitting lambs’ throats, skinning them alive, or otherwise abusing and mutilating the animals.
Hugo Boss Commits to Completely Fur-Free
byHugo Boss is going fur-free. After working with the Humane Society of the United States and the Fur-Free Alliance, the German luxury house has announced its decision to adopt a 100 percent fur-free policy, which will come into effect with its 2016 Fall/Winter collection.
New Zealand Bans Animal Testing for Cosmetic Products
byAfter two years of intense lobbying, New Zealand’s members of Parliament unanimously voted on Tuesday to ban animal trials for cosmetics products in the country—the first in the Australiasian region to do so.
Zara Places Permanent Ban on Angora
byFollowing discussions with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Inditex, the Spanish operator of brands such as Zara, Pull&Bear, Massimo Dutti, and Bershka, has agreed to make its temporary ban on angora a permanent one.
Adidas, Nau, REI, Timberland Commit to the Responsible Down Standard
byAdidas, Nau, REI, Timberland are among the latest outdoor-apparel brands to commit to the Responsible Down Standard, according to Ecouterre.
PETA Outraged with BCBG Max Azria for Selling Raccoon Dogs Fur and Angora Wool
byPETA has released an extremely graphic video in protest of popular retailer BCBG Max Azria’s inclusion of fur from Asiatic raccoon dogs and angora wool in their clothing line.
LUSH Fools Fur Advocates: #MakeFurHistory
byCruelty-free cosmetic company LUSH knows that the fashion industry’s obsession with fur is heightened as colder months creep up upon our Northern neighbours, so the ethical retailer has launched a new campaign called #MakeFurHistory.
French Connection Joins the Ban on Angora Fur
byFrench Connection is the latest apparel retailer to suspend production of all angora-based items following reports of routine rabbit abuse in China.
Peta Exposes Shocking Sheep Abuse in the Name of Wool
byPeople for the Ethical Treatment of Animals {PETA} has obtained graphic hidden-camera footage that indicates widespread animal abuse in sheep farms across Australia and the United States.