Animal-Friendly Products – Let What You Buy Show You Care for the World!
The space on earth was meant by the Creator to be shared by all its inhabitants which includes all microbes, animals, birds and human beings. But it is lamentable that we as humans forget our core responsibilities towards Mother Earth and go on a killing spree of animals and birds for our own selfish needs. This article talks about animal-friendly products and makes us aware about the different ways in which we can contribute to a better world.
Unfortunately products made from animals have been in use for generations; however the effects on our planet can be disastrous. It has been scientifically proven that the delicate balance of the ecosystem can get a hit by certain animals being rampantly killed for whatever the reason. An example is an old investigation into the practice of killing snakes in Bali. According to zoologist,
Ron Lilley, of the Indonesian Nature Foundation, the decrease in the snake population resulted in an increase in the rats in the area further resulting in vegetation being destroyed. The reason for this is that the rats were being eaten by the snakes keeping their population within tolerable limits. Snakes are often killed for their skins. There are some prized products made from snakeskin such as belts, handbags, jackets, and even shoes that are in demand across the world.
You may wonder what connection this story has on animal-friendliness. Well, when clothes, household items, and other products are being manufactured with the killing of animals, such scenes as depicted above are replicated across the globe. Therefore, it is up to us to do all we can for the cause of animal species preservation. One of the best ways to show your support for protecting the animals of our planet is to use products that are certified to be animal-friendly. This implies that no animals have been killed or harmed during the manufacture of the products. And there are a number of fabulous products available that are completely animal-friendly.
This world would be a better place if all our clothes were made of natural materials that were not derived from animals - Cotton, polyester, and maybe even wool (as long as the sheep were not hurt in the process of the wool being collected). Soft on the skin and comfortable to wear, shirts, jackets, skirts, organic t-shirts, and other animal-friendly clothes have a stylish look too.
It is time we adopted this pro-animal way of thinking. There are some classy bags and totes available made from hand-woven raffia and seagrass. No need to opt for all those leather products. And while you are at it, do the same with your jewelry and ornaments. Get a hold of some quartz bracelets, earrings, and necklaces. Don’t go in for those that are made of teeth or bones.
Let’s take the animal-friendly philosophy beyond the articles you wear on your person to your household. Something like a runner with a hand block batik print would add a touch of color to the center table. Made by hand by skilled artisans in various parts of the world, the quality of these products represents the painstaking efforts used to get these products made. Purchasing these products would give one the satisfaction of helping develop the talents of these ingenious village artisans across the world, for example in Zimbabwe, Thailand, Burma, and many other places.
Let’s have an animal-friendly accessory on your pet too with a dog collar made of something safe like hemp webbing. Hemp is known to be hypo-allergenic and anti-bacterial, besides being strong too. Refrain from using cosmetics that involve animal-testing in their manufacture. For example, use Organic body oils or mineral cosmetics instead.
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