Beauty By Derivatives: Animal By-Products To Look Out For
Companies are using animal by-products – like snail slime, rooster combs, and beeswax – to create amazing cosmetics and skincare products for humans. Here we consider the ethicality of all of it.
Drowning In Fashion: How Fashion Harms Marine Life
Pollution caused by cotton farming, textile dyes, and microfibres are ruining marine life and biodiversity big time.
Carbon Footprint: Real vs. Faux Leather
If we buy an animal-free manufactured leather, are we really negating our good intentions towards a better place for animals, people, and the environment?
Symbol of Wealth // Symbol of Stealth: The Hermès Crocodile Birkin
How would you feel if you found out that your beloved Birkin bag, a symbol of wealth and status, involved unnecessary animal-cruelty in its production? Jane Birkin would consider taking her name off the bag.
Are Mink Eyelashes Cruelty-Free?
The possibilities of eyelash enhancing are now endless and mink lashes have become a popular choice because of their luscious yet weightless appearance. But are they really cruelty-free like brands claim?
The Exotic LVMH
Find out how LVMH justifies using exotic skins in the products they sell, and their efforts to encourage the sustainable growth and conservation of crocodiles.
Feather Forecast
Feather and down can be found in the most common of places – pillows, duvets, and winter jackets, to name a few. But rare exotic birds are becoming even more rare, as humans strip off their bright-coloured protection and insulation for fashion and entertainment.
Overconsumption of Cashmere and its Effects on Climate Change
Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full! But what if three bags aren’t enough anymore? Overconsumption of cashmere and intense production cycles are causing the desertification of natural grasslands.
Exotic Skins and Ivory: Not A Black And White Issue
Everybody talks about the unethical side of the exotic skins and ivory industries. Here, we discuss the flip side of the coin.
It’s No Longer Leather Weather
Why do some people feel strongly against wearing fur, but not as strongly against wearing leather? Do the two really have much of a difference? Read more to find out some of the shocking facts about leather production.