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The Environment is effected by all we do. We leave a trace behind, where ever we go. This page, offers links to other pages that have helpful infomation and 'Green' or 'Environmentaly' friendly product pages. Alot of vegetarian and vegan products fall under this description, so I have added them also.
"A thing is right only when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the community; and the community includes the soil, water, fauna and flora, as well as the people." Aldo Leopold, A Sand County Almanac, 1949
Dec 2005
Are gifts that contain gold on your shopping list this holiday season? Something you should know first: producing just one gold ring generally creates 20 tons of mine waste that can contaminate rivers and oceans. But, we have the power to change this dirty fact.
Toxic chemicals such as cyanide and mercury that are used in producing gold have polluted drinking water supplies, contaminated farmland, and harmed the health of workers and communities. Gold mining operations can also leave a trail of social destruction, displacing communities from their homelands against their will and destroying traditional livelihoods.
Safer mining practices are possible, and the holiday season is the perfect time to let the jewelry industry know that change is needed. Sign our No Dirty Gold Pledge and we'll show jewelry firms how many people want them to do the same. Your voice will let them know that the gold they buy and sell should be produced in ways that do not harm communities, workers, and the environment.
Already, Tiffany & Co. has responded to requests from concerned people like you. This is a critical first step: jewelers may not operate heavy equipment at mine sites, but more than 80 percent of gold mined each year is used to make jewelry. Jewelry firms are thus uniquely positioned to help make real change in gold mining practices.
There are some practices that are just too dirty to accept under any circumstances -- such as dumping mine waste directly into
rivers or the ocean.
"I support the No Dirty Gold campaign to end destructive gold mining practices. I call on retailers and manufacturers of gold jewelry, electronics, and other goods to work to ensure that the gold in their products was not produced at the expense of local communities, workers, and the environment. I demand that the global mining industry provide retailers and consumers an alternative to dirty gold."
SOURCE: From: "Hilary S., Care2 Animals & Environment Alerts"
Harry Potter and the No-Good Prints
July 2005
More than 12,500 people wrote to Scholastic Publishers earlier in the year, asking that they print 'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince' on tree-friendly paper. They did not. If they had printed the book on 100 percent recycled paper, the 10.8 million print run could have saved 217,475 trees - and the living-beings that once lived there. Canadian publisher, Raincoast Books, has printed Harry Potter on 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper.
SOURCE: Email Action Alert - Scott Paul - Forest Campaign Coordinator Green Peace USA
Helpful Links
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Please keep in mind, there are MANY environmental and animal welfare organizations that promote hunting and other such things you may not agree with. RESEARCH before you support any organization. A few of these such organizations are; World Wildlife Fund , Natural Resources Defense Council , Environmental Defense, Sierra Clib and The Nature Conservancy. Go to Green Wash & Wildlife Pimps, which are both run by P.E.T.A for more information.
An note aboout the 'People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals'.
Although you may not agree with all actions P.E.T.A does, they are BY FAR the most educational organization, that I know of, when it comes to animal welfare.
A coalition of citizens, scientists, health professionals, workers, and educators seeking preventive action on toxic hazards. Unfortunately, current environment and health policies do not protect us. Our individual rights and our quality of life are threatened by harmful pollution and products. Our goal is to correct fundamental flaws in government policies that allow harm to our health and environment.
Promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security. Energy efficiency is the quickest, cheapest, cleanest way to extend our world's energy supplies.
AlerG Inc. (pronounced "al er gee") was founded to provide a comprehensive resource for the growing number of people suffering from allergies, sensitivity to fragrances, chemical sensitivity, environmental illness and other related ailments.
The League for Earth and Animal Protection (LEAP) is a national, nonprofit organization established in 1992. The founders adopted the philosophy that animals and nature need protection, should be given legal standing in the courts, and deserve "moral" consideration. LEAP teaches a compassionate way of living based on the principle of Ahimsa, nonviolence towards all living things, because this way of being brings greater overall satisfaction to all beings who have interests.
Animal People is the leading independent newspaper providing original investigative coverage of animal protection worldwide. Founded in 1992, Animal People has no alignment or affiliation with any other entity.
The Appalachian Mountain Club promotes the protection, enjoyment, and wise use of the mountains, rivers, and trails of the Northeast. We believe that the mountains and rivers have an intrinsic worth and also provide recreational opportunity, spiritual renewal, and ecological and economic health for the region.
Humankind is now faced with many serious environmental problems. Some, such as global warming and ozone depletion, affect the entire earth. Others, such as air and water pollution, primarily affect local areas. Resolving these problems is especially critical for the APEC economies, which have seen substantial growth in recent years.
Sites devoted to Conversion, Human Rights, Environmental Restoration and more.
A radio show is an unique environmental radio and multimedia program, addressing issues of organic food and farming, social and environmental sustainability. The show offers news, interviews and research that fills a void left by public and private broadcasters. We cover timely issues and trends, with guests ranging from award-winning author Michael Pollan ('Botany of Desire') and Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman, to organic farmers and sustainable seafood specialists. Beyond Organic covers diverse-yet-interconnected issues including genetic engineering, Mad Cow Disease, dead zones, health, nutrition, Slow Food, cooking, gardening, Fair Trade and international trade policy.
Biodiesel is a fuel made from vegetable oil that runs in any unmodified diesel engine. Biodiesel can be made from any vegetable oil including oils pressed straight from the seed (virgin oils) such as soy, sunflower, canola, coconut and hemp. Biodiesel can also be made from recycled cooking oils from fast food restaurants. Even animal fats like beef tallow and fish oil can be used to make biodiesel fuel. While biodiesel may sound like something from the movie “Back to the Future,” its use dates back over 100 years to the invention of the diesel engine.
We are an independent company committed to providing accurate, unbiased, and timely information designed to help building-industry professionals and policy makers improve the environmental performance, and reduce the adverse impacts, of buildings.
An alliance of over 300 organizations working to protect drinking water in the United States.
Environmental portal full of healthy living tips, eco-directory, click-to-donate sites, e-cards, and more. Generates donations for top environmental nonprofits.
While school buses have an excellent safety record in terms of accidents, the black smoke coming out of the tailpipe is endangering our kids in a different, but just as significant way. Millions of children are exposed to toxic soot and smog-fing pollutants as they travel to and from school. Diesel pollution has been linked to increased asthma rates, missed school days, hospitalizations, chronic bronchitis, heart disease, cancer, and even premature death. Help replace and upgrade these older school buses with clean, safe alternatives.
A national citizens' organization working for clean, safe and affordable water, prevention of health-threatening pollution, creation of environmentally-safe jobs and businesses, and empowerment of people to make democracy work.
Global Warming is caused because humans are adding large amounts of heat-trapping gases to the atmosphere. Practical solutions exist today to address this problem.
Helps consumers make responsible consumption choices to lighten their social and environmental "footprint"... ultimately helping protect communities and the environment around the world.
Earth Day events at Earth Day Network. Founded by the organizers of the first Earth Day in 1970, Earth Day Network (EDN) promotes environmental citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide.
Home of the wildlife conservation and social justice activist peace and justice for the wild things - freedom for all.
Earthjustice is a non-profit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the magnificent places, natural resources, and wildlife of this earth and to defending the right of all people to a healthy environment. We bring about far-reaching change by enforcing and strengthening environmental laws on behalf of hundreds of organizations and communities.
Dedicated to providing a vision of an environmentally sustainable economy—an eco-economy—as well as a roadmap of how to get from here to there. The goal of the Earth Policy Institute is to raise public awareness to the point where it will support an effective public response to the threats posed by continuing population growth, rising CO2 emissions, the loss of plant and animal species, and the many other trends that are adversely affecting the Earth. The dissemination of information from the Institute is designed to help set the public agenda.
Supplies information, support and practical programs to those who have learned that their food choices impact environmental and human health. We support individuals in making food choices that promote health, reduce health care costs, and provide greater independence from the medical system. We raise awareness of the ecological destruction linked to the production "food animals". We advocate and promote a delicious, planet-friendly diet.
A web site and daily radio series, is developed from interviews with scientists. These individuals observe the world, create hypotheses, make and test predictions. Their findings are checked before publication by other experts, in a process known as "peer review".
Earthwatch Radio is produced by staff and students at the Sea Grant Institute and the Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. We cover a wide range of subjects that concern science and the environment and give special attention to global climate change, the Great Lakes and the oceans. We produce five programs every week and distribute them to more than 120 radio stations and other broadcast outlets, mostly in North America.
A non-profit organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the destructive impacts of mineral development, in the U.S. and worldwide.
Environmental news and views -TV, radio, articles
A holistic journal; ecology, health, community, business and culture. In addition to publishing Edge Life magazine, Leap Productions is involved in a variety of commercial and non-commercial venues that contribute to the evolution of consciousness. Edge Life is a leading source in the United States for inspiration, education and information related to personal growth, integrative healing and global transformation.
The EnviroLink Network is a non-profit organization founded in 1991. EnviroLink maintains a database of thousands of environmental resources and provides internet services to non-profit organizations.
Caters for all aspects of information research, from Business, Philosophy to the Paranormal.
The largest, most recognized online environmental news source in the world. Since 1993, ENN has provided balanced and non-partisan news, information, and interactive resources for individuals, organizations, and corporations with environmental interests. ENN's global communications network reaches millions of readers, viewers and listeners each month via ENN.com and its media partners.
Daily international environment newswire, independently owned, unaffiliated with any industry, government or environmental group.
An environmental search engine with an extensive and well-organized collection of links.
The Environment Site.org exists to help you protect the environment at no cost to yourself.
The Environmental Victory Project's mission is to defeat George W. Bush and elect a pro-environment president.
A nonprofit environmental research organization based in Washington, DC and a leading content provider for public interest groups and concerned citizens.
A bimonthly "clearinghouse" of information, news and resources for people concerned about the environment who want to know "What can I do?" to make a difference. A 10-time Independent Press Awards winner and nominee, E is chock full of everything environmental -- from recycling to rainforests, and from the global village to our own backyards.
To build long-term trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound, to foster mutually beneficial relations between farmers and consumers and to demonstrate through our success the viability of worker-owned cooperatives and fair trade.
A collaborative effort of 15 of the nation's largest environmental and public interest advocacy organizations to educate and activate Americans about ExxonMobil's efforts to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, prevent action on global warming, and encourage America's oil dependence. Global warming pollution is on the rise, gasoline prices are skyrocketing, and our elected officials are eying pristine wilderness areas for oil drilling. These are all symptoms of a failed energy strategy, one that has profound consequences for America’s national security, consumers, and the environment. ExxonMobil is a chief architect and supporter of this failed energy policy. Check out the fact sheets, reports, and links below for more information.
Our Mission: Friends of the Earth defends the environment and champions a healthy and just world.
The 'GreenZones Foundation' has a mission to open up Green Knowledge to the world. To bring us all together and make sure the best information is available to everyone. We don’t believe in charging for the very knowledge that will help all of us live in peace with Earth and each other. Green Knowledge is too important to be made into a product, to be packaged and sold. That just isn’t GREEN.
A nonprofit organization that works with research, policy and grassroots communities to raise public awareness and promote solutions to preserve the planet for future generations.
Canadian company supplies ready made fund raising and election supplies for Green Party organizations.
Links to green building Web sites, provided by the California Integrated Waste Management Board.
Environment Canada's Internet resource for weather and environmental information. The Green Lane helps connect Canadians, exchange information and share knowledge for environmental decision-making.
When it comes to spreading knowledge, protecting nature or defending human rights, the World Wide Web has proved itself to be the greatest crusader for justice since Spider-Man. The Internet Links on this page will put you in touch with individuals, groups, publications and organizations that are involved in the struggle to protect biological diversity and human dignity on Planet Earth.
A Practical Journal for Friends of the Environment, has been publishing news you can use, mostly related to environmental issues, since 1990. Our regular topics include organic gardening, green building, health, ecocareers and right livelihood, outdoors/sports, socially responsible investing, econotes, questions and answers, book reviews, and features on topical environmental issues.
Features candidate information, links to state parties, press releases, the Green Party platform, and more.
The Green Party of the United States is a federation of state Green Parties. Committed to environmentalism, non-violence, social justice and grassroots organizing, Greens are renewing democracy without the support of corporate donors. Greens provide real solutions for real problems. Whether the issue is universal health care, corporate globalization, alternative energy, election reform or decent, living wages for workers, Greens have the courage and independence necessary to take on the powerful corporate interests. The Federal Elections Commission recognizes the Green Party of the United States as the official Green Party National Committee. We are partners with the European Federation of Green Parties and the Federation of Green Parties of the Americas.
The Greens/Green Party USA has been working since 1984 to make the hope of a more democratic, safer, cleaner world real. Our political goal is an America where decisions are made by the people and not by a few giant corporations. Our environmental goal is a sustainable world where nature and human society co-exist in harmony.
Green Party Elections and Candidates
Green Party website for the 2001 UK parliamentary elections, including our manifesto, candidate profiles, election news and campaign information.
Check out the history, leaders, and objectives of this environmental Party that is active in various communities but not yet in the Parliament.
Find out green party news from around the world. Check out the open forum.
Read this environmentally-minded political party's statement on the events of September 11th, calling for peace and justice.
The World's largest, searchable database of eco-friendly products: organic food, pet supplies, baby products, beauty products, home improvement, hemp, organic cotton, health products, recycled products.
The only political party in Massachusetts that is working for peace, social justice, grassroots democracy and the environment. The Green-Rainbow Party is affiliated with the national Green party called Green Party of the United States. As a member of the national party, we have formal representation to particiapate in decision making at the national level.
The Green Ribbon Pledge is part of The Hunger Site Network, a family of Web sites dedicated to helping Internet users put the power of the Internet to work in addressing critical issues confronting our world today. Also included in our Network are The Rainforest Site, where a simple click saves an area of endangered rainforest habitat, and EcologyFund.com, a news source and take-action center where online environmentalists can also save endangered wilderness for free.
Since 1994, the Green Scissors Campaign, led by Friends of the Earth, Taxpayers for Common Sense and U.S. Public Interest Research Group, has been working with Congress and the Administration to end environmentally harmful and wasteful spending. Working to breach party lines, the Green Scissors Campaign has helped cut more the $26 billion in environmental wasteful programs from the federal budget.
Many 'Green' links.
More Green Web sites in the US.
Greenpeace is known around the world for standing up against the most critical environmental issues facing the planet.
An international coalition of more than 250 organizations of hospitals and health care systems, medical professionals, community groups, health-affected constituencies, labor unions, environmental and environmental health organizations and religious groups. (Their mission is) To transform the health care industry worldwide, without compromising patient safety or care, so that it is ecologically sustainable and no longer a source of harm to public health and the environment.
Promotes resilient family farms, rural communities and ecosystems around the world through research and education, science and technology, and advocacy.
For more than four decades, IPS has transformed ideas into action for peace, justice, and the environment. The Institute has strengthened and linked social movements through articulation of root principles and fundamental rights, research and analysis on current events and issues, and connections to policymakers, academics, and activists at all levels. As a multi-issue think tank that has worked with the movements that shaped the late 20th Century, from Civil Rights onwards, we offer a cross-cutting analysis with a historical perspective.
Works to end America’s oil addiction and to stop global climate change by convincing the auto industry to dramatically improve fuel efficiency and to eliminate greenhouse gases from its fleet by 2020.
A live internet radio show on the Voice America Network. The show is an opportunity to advance the work we've begun with Vivavi of making modern green living easy and accessible. During each weekly broadcast we feature the visionary green designers, entrepreneurs and leaders who are building the foundations of the modern green economy and provide a forum for them to share their inspiring stories with our listeners, you'll find all of our archived radio episodes plus additional commentary and resources on key modern green lifestyle themes. The rate at which designers and companies are getting hip to the fact that we as consumers will "go green" if their products and services are relevant to the way we want to live our lives is staggering. It's never been easier to green our lifestyles in style.
As a fourth-generation family farmer in Montana for almost 40 years, Howard speaks from a background of personal experience when he says that chemically based agricultural production methods today are unsustainable, and therefore ecologically disastrous. "If there is to be a bright future for our children & grandchildren, it will come from consumer support of producers who work in concert with natureóorganically, sustainably, & humanely."
Greens provide a lively spot to exchange views regarding the largest third party in the United States.
Ralph Nader for President Official Web Site. Nader is a candidate on the Green Party ticket in the 2000 presidential election.
Non-partisan political information site profiles the "prickly" Green Party Presidential candidate. Includes links to official Green Party sites.
We inspire people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. We envision a world where trees and forests are abundant, healthy, and sustainable, and highly valued by all people. ( They offer ten trees for a $10.00 membership fee )
The National Environmental Trust is a non-profit, non-partisan organization established in 1994 to inform citizens about environmental problems and how they affect our health and quality of life. Check out our campaigns and special reports (links to the left) to learn about the issues on which we currently focus.
The Natural Capital Institute is a direct offshoot of Paul Hawken’s work and writings, in particular his books Ecology of Commerce and Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution co-authored with Amory Lovins. Both books take the environmental and social degradation caused by industry head on.
Animail.com was founded in 2001, by a small group of people who are interested in using internet resources to help Animals and the Environment. Our mission is to raise money for Animal and Environmental organizations, as well as to provide easy ways for people to help protect Animals, Habitats, and the Environment.
A project of state PIRGs and state-based environmental groups around the country. State Public Interest Research Groups (PIRGs) are state-based, nonpartisan advocates for the public interest. Groups such as Environment California, Environment Colorado, Environment Maine and PennEnvironment combine research and advocacy to improve the quality of the environment in their states. They promote the use of clean, renewable sources of energy and documents the consequences of our continued dependence on oil and other fossil fuels.
At New Hope Natural Media, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, we've been helping companies in the natural products industry succeed for more than 20 years.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conducts research and gathers data about the global oceans, atmosphere, space, and sun, and applies this knowledge to science and service that touch the lives of all Americans.
Our mission is to use the power of communication to improve the global environment.
PEJ News: This free email and web service provides news, opinion and analysis of peace, environment (earth) and justice issues. Stay informed with postings often days, weeks and months ahead of the mainstream media, and often never covered in the mass market. PEJ News is produced entirely by volunteers, and is a project of the non-profit Prometheus Institute based in Victoria, Canada.
Planet Ark works to show people the many ways they can reduce their day to day impact on the environment - at home, at work and in the community.
A non-profit educational organization dedicated to raising environmental consciousness and promoting earth stewardship."
As its name indicates, PrimalNature.org is a web site that has as its mission furthering knowledge and protection of areas that have not been directly disrupted by humans or that have been carefully restored.
It is anticipated that the world´s rainforests will be completely destroyed within the next 40 years. Making this fact important to students that live in an opposite biome such as a desert, is what prompted Indio High School science teacher Tom Azwell into developing a project in which students will collaborate to save the rainforest.
Our mission: Provide products and information that promote healthier, simpler living. Our products monitor dangers or improve family health, security or quality of life.
A collaborative effort of the nation's most influential environmental advocacy organizations harnessing the power of the internet to increase public awareness and activism on today's most important environmental issues.
Uses pictures taken from orbiting satellites and aircraft to show people the impacts of our activities on the planet. These images reveal the landscape disruption and habitat degradation caused by mining, oil and gas drilling, deforestation and urban sprawl. And because satellites have global reach and can repeatedly capture images of any area, they can be used to monitor industrial sites, logging operations, environmentally sensitive areas, shipping traffic, fisheries, and resource-management practices no matter where in the world they occur. With a global archive of satellite images now stretching back more than 30 years, we can also use current and historical images to show changes in the landscape over time.
The mission of the Campaign to Stop Genetically Engineered Trees is to prevent the release of genetically engineered trees into the environment.
The Stop Global Warming Virtual March on Washington is a non-political effort to bring all Americans together in one place, proving there is a vast consensus that global warming is here now and it is time for our country to start addressing it. With the support of leading scientists, political and religious leaders, prominent Americans and concerned citizens, the Virtual March on Washington will move across the United States via the Internet from one town to the next, showing the evidence of global warming's alarming affects, and highlighting real people's concerns and real solutions along the way.
A non-profit organization dedicated to protecting our oceans, waves and beaches.
A consumer campaign developed by the Global Resource Action Center for the Environment (GRACE). It was launched to help fill in the gaps in the sustainable food movement, and to help direct consumers to the leading organizations who are working on the issue. Instead of becoming overwhelmed by all the problems surrounding our food supply, Sustainable Table celebrates the joy of food and eating.
Home of TransFair USA and the Fair Trade certification agency for the US. On this page you will find a wealth of information about Fair Trade certification, the non-profit organization that tracks and audits Fair Trade products in the US and press information if you are a member of the media. TransFair USA's mission is to build a more equitable and sustainable model of international trade that benefits producers, consumers, industry and the earth. We achieve our mission by certifying and promoting Fair Trade products.
The place to go for information about hybrid vehicles. It combines scientifically-sound, solution-oriented research with comprehensive consumer information, helping drivers and policymakers alike separate hybrid fact from fiction.
An independent nonprofit alliance of 60,000 concerned citizens and scientists across the country. We augment rigorous scientific analysis with innovative thinking and committed citizen advocacy to build a cleaner, healthier environment and a safer world.
The state PIRGs created U.S. Public Interest Research Group (U.S. PIRG) in 1983 to act as watchdog for the public interest in our nation's capital, much as PIRGs have worked to safeguard the public interest in state capitals since 1971. Our organization's roots at the state level, and U.S. PIRG members across the country, give us a unique "outside the beltway" perspective and provide the grassroots power necessary to influence the national policy debate.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced plans to scale back the reporting requirements of its TRI program. If adopted, the "TRI Burden Reduction Proposed Rule" would take away an important tool for protecting public health and the environment. Americans have a right to know what toxic chemicals are being released in their communities. Interested in learning what toxic chemicals are being released in your backyard? Click here to search by state or zip code.
If you or anyone you love is affected by chronic illness, or you are seeking a program to maintain health, you've come to the right place.
An unprecedented alliance of western residents and organizations and non-westerners who cherish our rural communities, landscapes and resources. We have come together to ensure that these communities, water resources, and special places in the West are protected from the adverse impacts of irresponsible mining practices and a lack of corporate accountability in the hardrock mining industry.
"It isn't pollution that's harming the environment. It's the impurities in our air and water that are doing it."
~ Former U.S. Vice President, Dan Quayle
Green Personal Care Products
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I try to use products from companies that state they are either vegetarian and/or vegan, that they use recycled packaging, are enviornment friendly and are cruelty free. Ofcourse, expect to pay much more for these types of products. I find it is worth it. Most of the companies products and more senstive on the skin, along with less 'perfumey' and 'artificial' and of better quality.
For Oral care, products I use have included toothpaste and mouth wash from Jason Natural Cosmetics states; "Since 1959, before the raising of America's enviornmental consciousness, we were already committed to creating products without additives or preservatives, synthetic sweeteners or animal by-products and only from the purest, naturally resources ingredients"
They claim to not use; lauryl sulfate, saccharin, alcohol, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors, propylene glycol, sorbitol, animal by-products, and no animal testing, and use organic ingredients. I have also used the Satin Shower Body Wash with the scent of lavender, which can also be used as a bath.
In the thier toothpaste I use; Healthy Mouth Plus and Nutrismile Plus, along with thier mouthwash I use, 'Healthy Mouth' which is non-flouride. The box that contains the toothpaste, has the stamp of 'Animal Friendly' and 'Recycled / Recyclable' and state on their website; "JASON Natural Products, unlike many products on the market today which claim to be natural, are devoid of mineral oils, petrolatum, drying alcohols, PABA, isopropyl palmitate, laurel/laureth sulfates, aluminum chlorohydrates, pore-clogging ingredients and other known irritants and environmentally hazardous materials, artificial colors and animal by-products. What's more, our products involve no animal testing. They are biodegradable and packaged in recycled and/or recyclable containers."
I have found these products to keep my usually, red and bloody sore gums, healthy, and less painful, more so than anything I have ever used, and I have been 'experimenting' with oral care since I had braces, as a kid, due to my bad gums.
I have also used products by Toms' of Maine who state; "We believe in working with the pure, simple ingredients nature provides to create natural care products that are safe, effective, and pleasant to use. All of our products are packaged with respect for the environment and are never tested on animals."
I have used their Natural Toothpaste · Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth which has also been helpful in keeping my gums healthier than they have ever been.
For hand cream, deodorant and facial products I have used Kiss My Face which states on their website; "Kiss My Face, an all-natural body care company, is no newcomer to the recent explosion of green product marketers. The brainchild of two long-time vegetarians searching for healthy body care products, Kiss My Face was founded on a 200-acre organic farm in New York's beautiful Hudson River Valley and has been operating out of a converted barn and feed store ever since. From moisturizers to liquid soaps, shave creams to body oils, Kiss My Face has something for you." and "Taking the latest scientific research and combining it with the most effective ingredients nature offers leaves no room in Kiss My Face bottles for artificial colors, unnecessary chemical additives, animal ingredients or animal testing. Vitamins, minerals and botanicals are utilized to the maximum, proving that glamour does not have to be sacrificed for healthy, cruelty-free product choices! Everybody wins -- your beautiful face and body, farmers, animals and the planet! Kiss My Face natural and organic products are the most effective you'll encounter anywhere... just ask anyone who uses them!"
I also use Nature's Gate hand cream, which claims to be; cruelty free, pH balances and biodegradable. Their website states; "Natures Gate is a company dedicated to developing personal care products based upon botanical remedies. Our philosophy derives from combining the decades-old wisdom inherent in botanical, herbal and floral treatments with modern ingredients and formulations. We bring our 27-year legacy of health and beauty expertise to you with a range of products that address personal care needs from the inside out, and bring you the highest level of integrity and value. Using all-natural herbs and pH-balanced, biodegradable formulas, each product is carefully formulated to deliver all the benefits of each unique botanical blend. All of our products reflect our ongoing efforts to preserve the earth's natural resources by being environmentally friendly and cruelty-free."
One of the newest companies I have come across is Bare Escentuals I use thier hand cream, which claims to be not tested on animals.
Avalon Organics has a great 'bath and shower gel, and liquid soap. They state they use 100% vegetarian ingredients, they do not test their products or ingredients on animals, or ask anyone else to. Thier website states; "In 1989, husband and wife team Mark and Stacey Egide founded Avalon Natural Products. Together they created a unique collection of quality personal care products for caring consumers seeking natural, organic and cruelty-free ingredient alternatives within the vegetarian ethic. The Egides chartered their values-led business with the principles of quality, innovation, integrity, and leadership."
Desert Essence states they use no animal ingredients or animal testing, along with no use of alcohol and artificial color and synthetic perfumes. I haved used their Dry by Nature Deodorant, which is aluminum free.
Origins has a wonderful line of face care products. Their webpage states; "We have always prided ourselves on being a compassionate brand with a serious commitment to the earth, animal and the environment."
The Native Botanical Co. I find their Cleansing & Detoxifying Desert Mineral Bath Salts to be very relaxing. Their products state they do no animal testing and use planet-friendly packaging.
A website, that sells their products states: "By combining Native American herbalism, modern botanical knowledge and true aromatherapy, the Native Botanical Company created truly unique and exquisite botanical body care products. Using overly abundant quantities of the finest-quality organic botanical-herbal extracts, pure essential oils, natural antioxidant vitamins, cold-pressed plant oils and exotic plant butters, these body care products pamper, cleanse, nourish and protect body, mind and spirit in an incomparable manner - in a manner you have not experienced until you have experienced Native Botanical body care."
Bio which is part of Bath and Body Works also has a wonderful line of face care. They claim to not do animal testing on 'finished products'. I assume this means that some of the ingredients have been tested on animals. 'Bath and Body Works' states; "We believe all living creatures deserve respect and would never think of testing any of our products on animals. Likewise, we don't ask anyone who may be helping us develop or make our products to conduct these kinds of tests on our behalf." on their website.
Their website states;
"By 1996 "cruelty free" shopping had become so popular as to become confusing, sometimes misleading and ultimately frustrating. Companies had begun designing their own bunny logos, abiding by their own definition of "cruelty free" or "animal friendly" without the participation of animal protection groups.
In response, seven national animal protection groups banded together to form the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC). The CCIC promotes a single standard with an internationally recognized logo to help make shopping for animal-friendly products easier and more trustworthy."
Who they are;
Some of their International Partners
When I have a cold, or another respiratory problem, I reach for Gypsy Cold Care tea from Traditional Medicinals. It tastes pretty good, compared to some of the 'healthy' teas out there. I also have used Trader Joe's brand of many things.
Includes:
"Guide to Health Charities That Do and That Don't Fund Animal Experiments" Booklet
Cruelty-Free Pocket Shopping Guide
"Companies That Do Test on Animals" Factsheet
"Companies That Don't Test on Animals" Factsheet
Vegetarian & Vegan Products
All descriptions and quotes come from the respected websites
There many vegetarian and vegan web sites it is impossible to try to list them all. I will add them, as I come across them.
BEFORE shopping for Vegetarian & Vegan food, you should check out the list 'Vegan Street' (as of 3/12/03) of companies that have been bought up by establishments usually not associated with health. For example, one company 'Vegan Street' mentions is 'Kraft Foods' which has bought out Boca Burgers, which is the largest veggie burger producer in the U.S. 'Kraft' owns; Oscar Mayer, Breyers Yogurt, Cheez Whiz, Jell-O and Velveeta, among other brands. Kraft is owned by tobacco giant Phillip Morris. From Vegan Street;
To find products near you, try these chains:
By eating 2 fewer meat dishes a week, the saving in grain would feed 225 million people every year.
36% of the worlds grain supply goes to feeing livestock and poultry
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