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Humane Commerce
With every purchase, you change the planet.
Each purchase you make is a vote. Each purchase you make is a choice to support the ethics and actions of the companies that make those products. And, each vote of support either perpetuates or eradicates that which the companies are doing to animals, people, and the planet.
Understanding this is extraordinarily empowering, and it is already bringing about an enormous creative response from both large and small businesses alike. The people at the helm of these companies are conscientious about all aspects of their businesses – the what, where, and how of each ingredient, part, and process.
Below is a growing selection of amazing resources which will help you, will help the conscientious companies doing good work, and will help animals too (whether overtly or more subtly). This section of our website will continue to blossom, so we urge you to come back as resources will continue to be added!
Clothing Resources
Clothing
C. Marchuska
Some designers begin crafting vegan collections because they're inspired to prevent animal cruelty; others come at it from a socially conscious perspective. Such is the story behind C. Marchuska, which was created by Christine Marchuska and Brooke Bresnan after the two were raising funds and awareness for Safe Horizon, the nation's leading victim assistance organization. The two joined forces to create an environmentally friendly line and quickly realized the quickest route was to use organic, vegan fabrics like cotton and bamboo treated with non-toxic dyes, and to manufacture locally in their home base of New York City. They even tie-dye their current collection by hand at Brooke's parents' home in upstate New York. Now that's thinking locally!
Dalia MacPhee
Need a vegan evening gown? With silk dominating the category, it can be hard to find. Thankfully, 99% of Dalia MacPhee's new evening wear collection — sold at mainstream outlets like Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom — is vegan (as indicated by a "V" next to the style number in their online store). And although this means MacPhee designs using some not-so-eco-friendly, silk-alternative fabrics like polyester, she's beyond conscious of her carbon footprint, and plants a tree in Tahoe's fire-destroyed Tree of Life Grove for every gown she makes. Gorgeous!
Daughter Earth
Daughter Earth, created in late 2006 by sisters Laura and Katy Tanis, spreads awareness of endangered species and habitat conservation through the artful design of environmentally conscious clothing, accessories and housewares. A portion of their profits are donated to conservation organizations which protect the animals and habitats featured in their artwork. In addition, Daughter Earth works hands-on with these charities to promote their messages.
ecoSkin
This label showed in the Vegan Fashion Show, produced by EcoStiletto as part of last year's Green Blogger Convention, and their new WHOLEGARMENT collection is the first line to ever to completely eliminate textile waste from its manufacturing process. Utilizing cutting-edge technology, each piece in the ecoSkin collection is woven entirely from French organic cotton yarn — no cutting, sewing, seams, or scraps — to create gorgeous, sexy dresses and tunics that cling in all the right places. No wonder style-savvy boutiques like Fred Segal Emphatic are snapping this line up for spring.
Imposter
Forget fur. In addition to the sheer horrific cruelty of its manufacturing, animal pelts destined to become fur coats, blankets, and more are treated with formaldehyde, chromium, and napthalene—all toxic, all the time, and not at all pretty. In contrast, Imposter's new line of faux fur accessories, created in partnership with Farm Sanctuary and benefiting the Humane Society, are completely cruelty-free and bear an IM logo that may just be the only thing between you and a splash of red paint.
Vaute Couture
Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart started the line when she realized that vegans in her hometown of Chicago, IL spent their winters shivering in coats of wool or down. (After all, there's only so much you can layer for a snowstorm.) Leanne's gorgeous coats are made from recyclable fabrics and vintage buttons, and she uses excess fabric to create limited edition, couture pieces — like an origami-inspired windbreaker dress.
Jewelry
Spritely Finch Jewelry
Spritely Finch Jewelry was founded in 2010 by Bay Area local Sue Klapholz. Sue founded the company based on her two passions: rocks & minerals and her vegan lifestyle."Vegan jewelry does not contain any material that was derived from an animal. No pearls, silk cord, wool, leather, suede, bone, ivory, shell, mother of pearl or coral is used in any of our designs." Semiprecious gemstones, glass, crystals, wood, metal, and lovely Swarovski crystal pearls are used with wire or stretch cord. Gorgeous!
Shoes & Accessories
Alternative Outfitters
Alternative Outfitters is a vegan boutique based in the Los Angeles area. "We offer the best selection of fashionable leather alternatives and cruelty-free products for men and women including vegan shoes, vegan boots, bags and other animal friendly accessories. Shop online or visit our store."
Beyond Skin
Beyond Skin is an ethical fashion label creating beautiful handmade ladies designer vegan shoes and boots in the most environmentally friendly manner we possibly can. Our vegetarian footwear is made from some of the finest, recycled fabrics and we work closely with our factories to ensure we reduce the carbon footprint of our ethical shoes wherever possible. We have large ladies shoes with sizes going up to EU size 43. Put a guilt-free spring in your step with our veggie shoes and be the change you wish to see in the world.
Charmoné
Charmoné's mission is to create beautiful, luxurious, sexy shoes that are also sustainable and cruelty-free. Every shoe incorporates European design and quality while using only animal-free, eco-friendly materials. We believe no one should sacrifice their style conscious just to serve their social conscience. Charmoné is focused on compassionate design: for animals, for the planet, for people.
Matt & Nat
Sold at high-profile stores like Kitson and Saks, MATT & NAT manufactures statement bags with a vegan twist. Their new spring collection — all custom studs and decorative zippers, with linings made from upcycled plastic that averages 21 recycled bottles per bag — remains true to the cruelty-free ethos that they launched with in 1995. When you consider that leather requires an estimated 225 toxic chemicals in its tanning process, those leather bags people invest in are So. Not. It.
MooShoes
MooShoes, Inc. is a vegan-owned business that sells an assortment of cruelty-free footwear, bags, t-shirts, wallets, books and other accessories. MooShoes offers its services through an online store as well as in its lovely retail store in New York City, the first cruelty-free store of its kind in NYC. Founded in 2001 by sisters and Queens natives, Erica and Sara Kubersky, MooShoes is also home to a slew of rescued cats who were adopted from some of their favorite local organizations, many of whom hold adoptions days at our store from time to time.
Olsen Haus
As the founder of Olsen Haus, Elizabeth Olsen spearheaded the environmentally conscious vegan shoe and accessories movement in the U.S. Rather than depending on dioxin-emitting PVC, Olsen Haus looks for synthetic materials made as part of a closed-loop process, which emit no water or air pollution and biodegrade as fast as animal skin. This year, she launched a line of Babylon ballet flats crafted in faux suede made from recycled television screens. (No, really.)
Beauty Resources
Cosmetics
Alima Pure
You're going to like it here. Alima Pure is dedicated to making pure mineral makeup that is gentle to your skin and brings out your natural beauty. Alima Pure natural makeup is so versatile and easy to use, you'll wonder why you waited so long to switch. And Alima Pure's mineral cosmetics are good for you and never tested on animals, so Alima Pure is an all-around kind solution for your beauty needs.
NYR Organic
Providing healthy products for your home, your body and the environment, NYR Organic can be purchased through local representative Susan Cann with "Going Green Inside & Out". Susan is a local Bay Area representative for Neal's Yard Remedies Organic. "Before heading out to the Big Box stores or ordering online from less expensive but faceless corporations, give these small businesses a shot! Support the entrepreneurial spirit, your neighbor, your neighbor's friend, your friend's neighbor, and let's bring community back!"
Face & Body
NYR Organic
Providing healthy products for your home, your body, and the environment, NYR Organic can be purchased through local representative Susan Cann with "Going Green Inside & Out". Susan is a local Bay Area representative for Neal's Yard Remedies Organic. "Before heading out to the Big Box stores or ordering online from less expensive but faceless corporations, give these small businesses a shot! Support the entrepreneurial spirit, your neighbor, your neighbor's friend, your friend's neighbor, and let's bring community back!"
Home Resources
Cleaning
wowgreen
Freeing the world of toxic chemicals, one household at a time. The wowgreen secret to a safe, green clean is enzymes. Enzymes are small harmless biomolecules found everywhere in nature—you even have them in your own body. They come in a wide variety of types, with different enzymes breaking down different compounds. What that means is that an enzyme designed to break down protein will love the meatball stain on your favorite sweater, but not the soapy film on your shower door—that's for a different, more soap-scum loving enzyme. Since these enzymes are all natural, wowgreen is 100% safe for the environment.
Décor
Virunga Artisans
The art of people and gorillas living in harmony: Virunga Artisans dedicates its efforts to bettering the lives of the local peoples in the Virunga/Bwindi region of Africa, who live adjacent to the mountain gorillas of Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, by selling a unique line of quality crafts, woven bowls, coffee & tea, soaps, and more. They enable local artisans to make a living outside the parks, strengthen their communities, and help preserve fragile watershed and gorilla habitat. All proceeds from the sale of Virunga Artisan products go to the artists in fair trade wages or the International Gorilla Conservation Program.
Tsavo Cheetah Project
This conservation group brings gorgeous goods back from Kenya, the sales of which fund the valuable work of the Tsavo Cheetah project (TCP). As the adorable products are always new and one-of-a-kind, you may find out what is currently available by contacting TCP for more information about their various products, such as: pillow cases, table runners, placemats, napkins, and much more.
Wildlife Resources
Humane Evacuation
Wildcare Solutions
WildCare's certified specialists are trained in humane exclusion techniques that encourage any offending animal to move along. "Once we confirm that the offending animal has vacated, our specialist will seal up the entry points to your home, business or other building structures to prevent re-entry. We also provide annual maintenance agreements for property management companies and homeowners associations. The WildCare Solutions Advantage: Experience in managing wildlife, especially mothers with young; Licensed trappers on staff; Committed to humane solutions; we never euthanize healthy animals; Our approach reduces stress on you and the animals; We educate to prevent future problems."
Non-toxic Pesticides
Planet Orange
Termites certainly aren't the only visitors that can invade your home, yard or business. Ants, cockroaches, flies, spiders, silverfish, fleas, ticks, crickets and moths can also take over. Planet Orange is a natural, non-toxic and highly effective option that won't harm the environment or your family. "You have a choice. Planet Orange combines years of experience, excellent service, and the industry's best guarantee with the least toxic products available. The result is peace of mind."
Interesting Links
Global Action Through Fashion
GATF is a non-profit organization founded with the vision to create a more equitable and sustainable world through fashion. We provide education & informational resources for consumers, producers & fashion industry professionals.