Acts of caring

Being a consumer in a world that uses animals for fashion, food and cosmetics is a tough spot to be in. I am a vegetarian and don't buy leather, but I know there's so much more I can do. I found a page called the Caring Consumer that offers a lot of suggestions.

Don't feel overwhelmed by this. It's easy to look at a site like this one and feel guilty at every turn. Making lifestyle changes is a big step and it's best to take one small step at a time. For intance, if you knit you could avoid buying merino wool. The Australian sheep are treated horribly and we need to make the sheep farmers act more responsibly. Boycotting is a way to force those changes.

Visit the page when you get a minute and just peruse it. You may see some simple ways to make a big difference with what would be a small change for you.