Act[ivism]
Act on behalf of yourself and those around you. Action soft spoken and subtle can often-times yield unexpected results, and it is those moments in which you are being true to yourself, that others will be inspired.
Vegan Action has a ton of references for so much of what you can do, little by little. See what you feel most passionate about.
Share the Love: Bring your most kick-ass chocolate chip cookie or banana walnut bread into the office and share with co-workers. I usually leave an open container of cookies with a little flag that reads ‘Vegan! Chocolate! Cookies!’ and they are gone by 5PM. A subtle yet delicious way of showcasing what you really can do without butter and eggs.
Cruelty Free Face, Body and Skin: Action in it’s most subtle of ways, simply swapping out some of your everyday products for those that are cruelty free. Here is a list of companies that DO NOT test on animals.
Online Vegan Retailers, with so much more than skin and body products!
http://www.alternativeoutfitters.com/beauty/vegan-products.aspx
http://www.veganessentials.com/?gclid=CNyWyqvL5qMCFZJ95QodW0AUmw
Eco-Friendly Labels Demystified: By purchasing products that include these eco-friendly marks, you are assisting international organizations that are trying to do their part in lessening our footprint and ensuring all life has value. Thanks to Real Simple Magazine for putting them in a neat, pretty package!
DID YOU KNOW?
Interesting facts from Veg Resource Group regarding where those hard-to-pronounce ingredients are derived from. The question about cheese will be your end to eating it, if by chance you still do. very informative and interesting.