We know that many people who order the vegan box and are part of our vibrant community are already vegan. Yet we also know and appreciate that we also have people who love our boxes and follow our mission who may not have a vegan lifestyle. More and more, the world is turning towards more sustainable and ethical ways to operate. 2018 has been touted as the year of veganism and indeed, we are witnessing its growth and … [Read more...]
Mechaly: on trend and cruelty free!
When I decided to go vegan, removing the animal products from my diet was cinch, no worries, over-night cold turkey and it was done! Sadly, the non-food items weren’t as easy, and this took me sometime - some of my preloved vintage leather/silk/wool items I decided to ‘wear out’ until they could be worn no longer, others I handed on to friends or family, and others I donated to charity. What’s wrong with … [Read more...]
New cruelty-free and sustainable leather!
There is a new fashionable, durable and biodegradable leather on the market and it is made from pineapples! Piñatex has found a way to process pineapple leaves so that the fibres can be transformed into faux-leather. Spanish designer Carmen Hijosa created Piñatex after a business trip to tanneries in the Philippines inspired her to create a cruelty-free and more sustainable alternative. “Piñatex is a byproduct … [Read more...]
No Mean Feet
Once upon a time I never would have considered there was an ethical decision to be made when selecting swaddling for my tootsies. But as a vegan, even a purchase as simple as socks needs to be done consciously. It’s not difficult to be a conscious consumer though — in fact it’s empowering. With just a little tap-tapping on your keyboard it is easy to research how the things you eat, wear and use are made. And once … [Read more...]
Get Ready For Vegan T-Shirt Day!
Vegans well and truly wear their hearts on their sleeves. After all, how do you know if someone’s a vegan? They’ll tell you (oh, ha ha? eye roll, groan). Of course we’ll bloody tell you! We have to — lest you make us a meal or a drink or offer us a treat or a gift that we can’t accept and that’s an uncomfortable situation for both parties. Also, what is the point of joining a community that is united in the hope that … [Read more...]
