jgb@linus.UUCP (Jonathan G. Bressel) (01/06/84)
Here is a new topic: I have been a vegetarian for four years, and am now preparing to rid myself of animal products in areas other than eating. Over the years I have gradually eliminated leather clothing and footwear from my wardrobe, but I am still dependent on toiletries (e.g. soap, shampoo, shaving cream) derived from animal sources. I have done a somewhat extensive literature search on organizations which produce or sell products (cosmetics, toiletries, clothing, luggage, footwear, etc) which are free of animal derivatives and are not tested on animals. I was pleased to find that there is more help available out there than I had realized. Recently (about a week ago), I mailed out letters asking for information from the various suppliers I have managed to learn about. I will gladly share my findings with anyone who is interested. While awaiting responses in the mail, I wonder if anyone has already taken this step, and would like to give advice, hints, pointers on how to go about it. Jonathan G. Bressel -- ARPA: linus!jgb@mitre-bedford UUCP: ...{decvax,utzoo,philabs,security,allegra,genrad}!linus!jgb
jack@hp-dcde.UUCP (01/12/84)
#R:linus:-59000:hp-dcde:40400004:000:179 hp-dcde!jack Jan 9 16:40:00 1984 Get one of those non-leather wallets that uses velcro to keep closed. They last forever, and can usually be found in sports shops. -Jack Applin (hplabs!hp-dcd!jack)