Lifestyle
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Wet n Wild is NOT cruelty free
Wet n Wild have recently been outed as a company that tests on animals. Much of the outrage has been caused by the fact that the brand uses its cruelty free status as a major selling point and brand definer. Wet n Wild, founded in Los Angeles, recently started selling their product lines in China which requires all beauty products to be tested on animals by law. An article from PETA claims that whilst Wet n Wild are now selling in China, the company remains cruelty free, arguing their products have not been tested on animals there. “The company wet n wild has expanded sales of its products to China but remains…
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The Downside of the New Vegan Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks
We are getting to that time of year again to bundle up and enjoy some tasty hot drinks from our favourite cafes. Ever popular is the pumpkin spiced latte from Starbucks, and now the syrup has become vegan friendly, it seems more popular than ever before. While I endorse companies changing their recipes and ingredients to be vegan, I also think it is important to keep a clear head on and try our very best not to be enticed by the woolly, twinkling, autumnal marketing campaigns and advertisements. The first thing I wanted to discuss was the use of disposable coffee cups. Bloomberg estimates that 2.5 billion coffee cups are…
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Little Ways to Use Less Plastic Everyday
Pass on using plastic straws Plastic straws do not biodegrade and they fill our landfills and oceans. Straws are especially damaging in a marine environment. Take your own reusable bag when shopping Plastic never breaks down and it can take up to a thousand years for one plastic bag to split into pieces but never fully biodegrade. Choose recyclable packaging Switching to products that use cardboard are often a more environmentally friendly choice over plastic packaging. To take an either further step, consider using a bag made from organic and fair-trade cotton. Buy your groceries in bulk Consider buying food like pasta and rice in bulk and storing them in…
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Ecover and Method Are No Longer Cruelty Free!
In December, Ecover and Method became affiliated with SC Johnson, a company that openly admit to testing on animals. They also own Pledge, Duck, and Mr Muscle to name a few. The relationship between the brands is that Ecover and Method are now owned under the parent company of SC Johnson. SC Johnson’s animal testing policy: “We see an important need for toxicological studies that ensure they can be used safely and with minimal impact on the environment. Also, SC Johnson must comply with the stringent legal and regulatory requirements of countries around the world that require, by law, testing for certain products”. I was disappointed to hear that these…
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How to Shop Palm Oil and Cruelty Free in the UK
What is the problem with palm oil? “The industry is linked to major issues such as deforestation, habitat degradation, climate change, animal cruelty and indigenous rights abuses in the countries where it is produced, as the land and forests must be cleared for the development of the palm oil plantations.” – Say No To Palm Oil Palm oil can be found in so many products including, but not limited to: Food – nut butters, margarines, fast food, cereals, noodles, crisps, doughnuts, lollypops, chocolate. dried fruit. biscuits, bread, cookies, ice cream, ready meals, and pet food. Home, health & beauty – cleaning products, moisturisers, cleansers, lip balms, lipsticks, fabric softeners, liquid detergents,…
