The leather and meat industry go hand in hand. Leather often comes from factory farmed animals, enduring overcrowding, dehorning, tail-docking and castration. Leather is often dismissed as a by-product of the meat industry, when it is actually a very lucrative co-product. The majority of leather is produced in countries such as China, Bangladesh and India, with little or no … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Go Vegan (8 of Them I Bet You Didn’t Know)
1. Health & Longevity Chances are if you're reading this article on a vegan website, you're already familiar with the slew of positive health benefits associated with a plant-based diet. By now everyone knows this: you will live longer and lighter with lower cholesterol and blood pressure on a vegan diet. Is it any wonder veganism is making the rounds in Hollywood? Ellen … [Read more...]