An ethical wardrobe: it’s so hot right now

The UK media, from what I’ve seen, seems to be reasonably vegan-friendly. From pro-animal rights articles to health, they aren’t quite so afraid as certain other western nations of throwing the v-word around. *cough*Australia*cough* *cough*UnitedStates*cough*cough*

The Guardian has been doing a series called The Ethical Wardrobe in their Life & Style section that’s worth checking out. Recent articles include info about leather and silk.

Don’t hide from the truth
Many ethical consumers excuse their leather purchases on the grounds that skins are simply a byproduct of the meat industry. The reality is not so simple, as Kate Carter reveals

& More on vegan-friendly weddings!

A whiter-than-white wedding
Wedding dressing can include a catalogue of ethical no-nos, from low-paid seamstresses to tortured silkworms – not to mention the sheer waste involved. Kate Carter explains how to keep a clear conscience on your big day

Thanks to Andrew Bartlett for pointing this out in his recent blog post “Queensland government’s hot air on climate change continues unabated.”

And speaking of ethical clothing, there’s a great photo group on Flickr dedicated to Vegan Shoes. That’s hot.