I have a vegan-related question.
I just found an old fossil purse that I bought a few months before I went vegan. I really love it but it’s leather so like…is it okay for me to use it? I feel hypocritical but like…it’s better than putting it to waste, right?
I own and use several leather and wool products that I bought before I went vegan, and I plan to wear them out. Like you said, no sense wasting it! Also, most of my leather was used when I bought it anyway, which I feel even better about.
Another option, if you feel weird about carrying around a hunk of cow flesh, is to sell or give it to someone who can appreciate it (and thereby also prevent them from buying a new one).
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veganheartbeat liked this
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nefstead reblogged this from swaybe and added:
own and use several leather and wool products...plan to wear them out. Like you said, no...
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stanleyipkiss said:
you must eat it in order to pay your respects.
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flannelowl reblogged this from swaybe and added:
I faced this question a lot because...had various leather things in my life. I still use...
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taybook said:
Do what you’re comfortable doing. You bought it prior to going vegan, so the damage is already done. Some vegans feel comfortable wearing old stuff, but others refrain because people question or it may encourage the use of animals. It’s up to you!
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gilamonster said:
I’m not vegan but I would think since it was in the past and not a new production it would be fine. Buying a new one would mean you were encouraging them, right? But if you already bought it the damage is sort of done already.
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s4mmich said:
She doesn’t care at all what people think because they aren’t fertilized and they are good for you AND they are free range. Just do what you want….you don’t have to follow rules <3
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