Guest guest Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 My thoughts on the use of leather hasn't really changed much lately but i do look for alternatives when possible. As far as cheese goes, i still eat it, but i do make sure the brands i buy are animal rennet free. It is pretty easy to find sources for which brands are vegetarian online. We probably have a link to that info in our files already, too since it has been discussed here several times in the past. ~ PT ~ The man who strikes first admits that his ideas have given out. ~ Chinese proverb ~~~*~~~*~~~> , " Jayelle " <jayelle3 wrote: > 2. I've been getting slowly more interested in whole foods and how my > food is made, and less interested in animal products of any kind. I eat > vegetarian for health reasons, but lately, I've felt a bit grossed out > at the idea of putting leather on my feet. I'm also looking out for > cheese that says " microbial rennet " or " no animal rennet " or " suitable > for vegetarians " --I used to not really care about how the cheese was > made. How have others' tastes and views on these matters evolved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I also look for alternatives but I also own some leather. Mainly trim on some of my shoes. Donna , " ~ PT ~ " <patchouli_troll wrote: > > My thoughts on the use of leather hasn't really changed > much lately but i do look for alternatives when possible. > As far as cheese goes, i still eat it, but i do make sure the > brands i buy are animal rennet free. It is pretty easy to > find sources for which brands are vegetarian online. > We probably have a link to that info in our files already, > too since it has been discussed here several times in the > past. > > ~ PT ~ > > The man who strikes first admits that his ideas have given out. > ~ Chinese proverb > ~~~*~~~*~~~> > , " Jayelle " <jayelle3@> wrote: > > 2. I've been getting slowly more interested in whole foods and how my > > food is made, and less interested in animal products of any kind. I eat > > vegetarian for health reasons, but lately, I've felt a bit grossed out > > at the idea of putting leather on my feet. I'm also looking out for > > cheese that says " microbial rennet " or " no animal rennet " or " suitable > > for vegetarians " --I used to not really care about how the cheese was > > made. How have others' tastes and views on these matters evolved? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 New Balance makes a vegan shoe and it is made here in the U.S. All of the mainstream companies make it clear though that if the shoe is made out of country that they can't verify the glue used as being vegan. I can't even be positive that the New Balance isn't vegan in regards to the glue. I just bought a pair of Teva sandals though that are vegan and so far liking them. It is hard when it comes to shoes. It would be easier if I just bought on-line, but I don't do that. And since I was just the victim of credit fraud to the tune of $2,000 I don't think I will change my mode of operation any time soon. LOL linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I buy New Balance but you're right about the possibility that the glue might not be vegan. An amusing (okay, maybe not that amusing to everyone) side note is that there was a recent video of Abu Musab al-Zarkawi (I think that is who it was) and guess what he was wearing? New Balance. Doesn't really mean or say anything one way or another but I thought it interesting (as did Jon Stewart and staff on The Daily Show). Sorry to hear about the credit fraud. Gary --- linda <lindai81 wrote: > New Balance makes a vegan shoe and it is made here > in the U.S. All of the > mainstream companies make it clear though that if > the shoe is made out of > country that they can't verify the glue used as > being vegan. I can't even be > positive that the New Balance isn't vegan in regards > to the glue. I just > bought a pair of Teva sandals though that are vegan > and so far liking them. > It is hard when it comes to shoes. It would be > easier if I just bought > on-line, but I don't do that. And since I was just > the victim of credit > fraud to the tune of $2,000 I don't think I will > change my mode of > operation any time soon. LOL > linda > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I found New Balance to be so cooperative in sending me their information sheets, one on which styles, both men and women that were vegan and then another that told me which ones were made here in the states. They were so open about the glue that I wanted to buy from them. Just wish they were less expensive (expensive for me that is). I thought it was an amusing story actually. I bet Stewart did too. <grinning> Thanks for the condolences! It was scary enough I cancelled all but one of my credit cards. I don't need them anyway...too much of a temptation to pretend I am richer than I am. Fortunately, Bank of America caught the fraud and stopped it. But then they are responsible anyway since they were the ones that had many of our numbers stolen from their system last year but didn't inform me that I was one of those people. linda " Gary Mattingly " <gsmattingly > I buy New Balance but you're right about > the possibility that the glue might not be > vegan. > > An amusing (okay, maybe not that amusing to > everyone) side note is that there was a recent > video of Abu Musab al-Zarkawi (I think that is > who it was) and guess what he was wearing? > New Balance. Doesn't really mean or say > anything one way or another but I thought > it interesting (as did Jon Stewart and > staff on The Daily Show). > > Sorry to hear about the credit fraud. > > Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Everyone does it a little different. Idon't eat meat fish or eggs. I don't personally have a problem with using leather. I wear leather shoes and use a sheepskin for meditating. I believe in reincarnation. (I don't expect everyone should believe the way I do.) Animals are killed for the meat and not for the leather. I believe that if we use these products consciously, then we will raise the spirit of the animals we get the products from. GB , " ~ PT ~ " <patchouli_troll wrote: > > My thoughts on the use of leather hasn't really changed > much lately but i do look for alternatives when possible. > As far as cheese goes, i still eat it, but i do make sure the > brands i buy are animal rennet free. It is pretty easy to > find sources for which brands are vegetarian online. > We probably have a link to that info in our files already, > too since it has been discussed here several times in the > past. > > for vegetarians " --I used to not really care about how the cheese was > > made. How have others' tastes and views on these matters evolved? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 Sorry about the credit card fraud!!! Thanks for the tip, too. I live in my Converses after work and on weekends, but unfortunately, I can't wear them everywhere. Blessed be, Jayelle , " linda " <lindai81 wrote: > > New Balance makes a vegan shoe and it is made here in the U.S. All of the > mainstream companies make it clear though that if the shoe is made out of > country that they can't verify the glue used as being vegan. I can't even be > positive that the New Balance isn't vegan in regards to the glue. I just > bought a pair of Teva sandals though that are vegan and so far liking them. > It is hard when it comes to shoes. It would be easier if I just bought > on-line, but I don't do that. And since I was just the victim of credit > fraud to the tune of $2,000 I don't think I will change my mode of > operation any time soon. LOL > linda > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2006 Report Share Posted May 18, 2006 That's pretty much my take on it all too GB. i sometimes wear leather because when we are on the motorcycle it is just safer if we were to wipe out. :::knock on wood that doesn't happen::: i wear leather with consciousness and respect for the animal... kind of in the spirit of the Native Americans by honoring the gift of it. We all have to do what is right for us; my way is not for everyone and i am glad we are all different. namaste ~ PT ~ There is no state or condition more holy than the Earth. ~ R. J. Stewart, 'Power Within the Land' ~~~*~~~*~~~> , " greatyoga " <greatyoga wrote: > > Everyone does it a little different. Idon't eat meat fish or eggs. I > don't personally have a problem with using leather. I wear leather > shoes and use a sheepskin for meditating. I believe in reincarnation. > (I don't expect everyone should believe the way I do.) Animals are > killed for the meat and not for the leather. I believe that if we use > these products consciously, then we will raise the spirit of the > animals we get the products from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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