Plant-based: what it means and where!
Although there isn’t a definite answer, it’s worth reading this article and knowing how people define the term plant-based, how it varies and how it continues to change!
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VIDEO: how easy vegan living can be
Natural Health Options invited me to speak to their members (and others), on World Vegan Day. The event was all about busting the myth that vegan living is difficult.
Read MoreVIDEO: how to make purchases so that there's minimal harm involved
As part of a health and wellbeing campaign, Jain Network in Colindale invited me to speak at an event. I shared how to align our thoughts and actions and improve our physical and emotional wellbeing by making purchases that cause minimal harm.
Read MoreMeet Hsuan, who creates ethical clothing with awesome messages
I found out that Hsuan Lin was going to be at VegFest and I couldn't wait to meet her. She had a warm, fun and compassionate way about her, which came through in her emails and her t-shirt designs. She sold out of some of her creations so quickly, that I didn't even get to see them! However, I ended up getting three of them for myself! Naturally, the next step was to write this, so that she can tell you about her vegan business, Bazaar De Luxe.
Read MoreFind out how Georgie went from loving wool to loving sheep!
Meet ex 'wool snob' Georgie Gardner. She owns Vegan Stitch and she's proud to say that she's left her wool-loving days behind, and she is grateful for the research that took place, in order to make this possible! Georgie learned about the benefits of researching and using other materials, and now feels that wool is a limiting factor for designers!
Read MoreHow to create a cruelty-free wardrobe
Jacquelyn Lewis is the founder of The Stylish Kind. She was drawn towards independent designers who focused on fashion which put people and animals first, without compromising on style! Their ethical stance was against sweatshops, they wanted to ensure that pollution was minimal and they excluded animal products from their designs.
As a result of being exposed to this, Jacquelyn's wardrobe became cruelty-free and sustainable.
Jacquelyn's goal is firmly established in helping others find style without harming the environment, people or other animals. Below you'll find Jacquelyn's tips on how to turn the decision to make your wardrobe cruelty-free, in to a reality.
Read MoreMake your closet kinder with The Compassionate Closet
I'd like you to meet Stephanie Boyd. After going vegan, her shift went from diet to lifestyle. She reflected on what she had in her wardrobe, and as a result of that; The Compassionate Closet was born! It's worth finding out what she does, why she does it and how she does it. It's an inspiring story!
Read MoreVegan Yarn Store
'Vegan yarn?' I thought to myself when I saw Twitter ID for the Vegan Yarn Store. What a cool, specialist business idea. So I approached the owner and asked her to tell me all about her store.
Read MoreHow to find out if what you're buying is made from animals or not
It can be a bit daunting when you know you don't want to buy something but you don't know how to find out what it's made of.
Some people don't mind asking the staff in the shop whilst others want to browse and decide without any input from anyone else.
Here's something that will make things easier for you.
Read MoreWhat to do with your non-vegan shoes and clothing when you're ready to say goodbye
What to do with shoes, clothes and furniture that isn't vegan
For those who like things to be clear and definite...I'm sorry. I don't think that there's one straightforward answer which will suit everyone.
What I did with the non-vegan things that I owner prior to going vegan
When I first became vegan, I had silk saris, leather chairs, leather seats in the car, woollen clothing etc. As I researched and learned more about non-plant based materials I decided not to buy any more of these products but I kept the ones I had.
Read MoreWhy don't vegans use or buy silk?
Why I was devastated when I found out how my saris had been made
I began following a plant-based lifestyle within about a year of making the shift to a plant-based diet.
I love wearing saris and many of them are made of silk. It's a lovely material which is soft and fragile. But there was a dark side to silk which I had no idea about and I was in tears when I found out.
The process of making silk
Producing silk involves freezing or boiling silkworms whilst they're alive in their cocoons.
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