We live in a material world and are constantly asked to buy, buy, buy. There are plenty of reasons to be careful what you purchase, but one that people consider far too infrequently is that animals suffer in the making of some products. Whether you’re picking up groceries, choosing clothes, or buying a gift, it is always important to shop kindly. Remember that companies will continue to produce the foods and goods that people choose to buy, so real change has to come from the choices of individual consumers like you.

Animal ingredients can be found in a variety of goods and it can be quite difficult to tell what’s what. That’s why it’s important to educate yourself and learn to recognize when animals have been exploited to produce consumer goods. There is nothing made with animal products that humans actually need so, with a little knowledge, you can easily become a compassionate, cruelty-free shopper.