vegansofig:

I believe veganism extends beyond a life free of animal products. Most of us don’t think about where our products come from or where they go after we’re done with them. A lot vegan products are more eco-friendly than most, but not all are. The lovely @ianjsomerhalder posted this a while back, and it really speaks volumes to the plastic epidemic we have on our hands. As Anna Lappe said, “Every time you spend money, you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want.” When I was living outside the US, I became more aware of just how wasteful a society we are, and what kind of carbon footprint we each leave behind. Fast food may be “fast” but it’s also responsible for contributing to deforestation and pollution at an alarming rate. One of my favorite eco-friendly shops is “The Green Life” Have a look through their site and see if there’s any green, reusable products that you can begin to use in your daily life. Also, check out Alicia Silverstone’s blog “The Kind Life” for some great vegan, eco-friendly tips and products. #vegansofig