Dallas Cowboys players decided to wear special cleats during a game against the Minnesota Vikings to help raise awareness for a cause that they chose to stand for.
According to FoxsportsEzekiel Elliott, American football running back for the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL, encourages everybody to stop animal cruelty and adopt animals from shelters.
The campaign is called “My Cause, My Cleats,” encouraging players to wear custom kicks to support a charity (or cause) of their choice. For Ezekiel Elliott, he’ll be campaigning against animal cruelty while also pushing for more people to adopt from shelters.
His cleats feature paw prints, dog bones, the words “Adopt, Volunteer, Prevent Cruelty,” as well as a photo of his dog Ace.
Love that @EzekielElliott's cleats support the prevention of animal cruelty!!
In October 2016 Elliott sponsored a $21 “Run to the Shelter” pet adoption day at Dallas’ SPCA of Texas. For each pet that was adopted on Monday, Elliott covered the difference of the cost after the adopting family payed its $21.
If you are looking for a cruelty-free Christmas present for your family or friends, Lush could be a great option. They recently has come up with a new limited edition Christmas collection that is available in stores and online.
They also have Christmas Gifts section on their website where you can buy packaged items filled with a variety of goodies, such as bath bombs, shower gels and soaps.
‘Tis the season for holiday cheer and we can’t think of a better way to kick it all off than with our most festive treats! Whether you’re looking for something spicy and warm or something sweet, citrusy and sparkly, our new and limited edition delights will keep spirits (and skin) feeling merry and bright.
DeVitto thinks that wearing real fur in modern times is despicable. Killing animals for fashion is pointless especially when there are so many cruelty-free options nowadays. DeVitto also thinks it’s important to adopt animals from shelters and offer help, like volunteering and becoming involved by signing different petitions and making your voice heard.
Recently DeVitto teamed up with PETA to play the role of a crocodile and raise awareness about the exotic-skins industry. The actress says she loves participating in the campaign because it gives her the power to speak to people and to spread awareness. She says it takes three to four alligators or crocodiles to make just one bag. Instead she urges everyone to opt for cruelty-free alternatives that are even more beautiful and perfect for everyday use.
This post is for those who are in the market for organic, cruelty-free make-up and skin care alternatives. I stumbled upon the Juice Beauty brand the other day. Personally I’ve never heard about it or used it before. I have no idea why, as the creative director for the brand is a famous American actress and singer Gwyneth Paltrow.
On November 1, 2016 a documentary about grizzly trophy hunting was released on Lush Cosmetics North America’s official Youtube page.
Each year, trophy hunters in British Columbia kill hundreds of grizzly bears for their heads, paws and hides. Those that support this slaughter claim it’s necessary to maintain balance in nature and provide economic advantages, yet conservationists and activists say otherwise.
Presented by Lush Cosmetics, Trophy challenges this controversial “sport” that exists across North America and asks: can we truly justify killing these animals for entertainment?
In British Columbia, Canada, trophy hunting is legal and sanctioned by the government. Every year, trophy hunters flock to the wilderness hoping to shoot and kill North America’s most sought-after prize: grizzly bears. Last year, they killed 289 of them.
Sad that these beautiful grizzlies are victims of trophy hunting 😢 Happy to see Lush releasing a bath bomb to help protect them #trophyfilmpic.twitter.com/nFj8IqaXgS
Lush encourages its customers to support the cause and spread awareness by watching the documentary, purchasing Great Bear bath bomb (it was made and designed specifically for the campaign), and signing the petition against trophy hunting.
The federal government in Canada made a decision to ban the sale of shower gels, toothpaste and facial scrubs containing plastic microbeads. This ban will take effect in 2018.
According to globalnews.ca the Canadian government has been studying how plastic microbeads affect the environment.
Environment Canada began studying the impacts of plastic microbeads on wildlife and the environment under the previous Conservative government in March 2015. The beads were officially declared toxic in June of this year.
The tiny pieces of plastic are used as exfoliants and cleansers in toiletries but do not dissolve. They then find their way into oceans, lakes and rivers where the beads are ingested by a variety of organisms.
According to the article, nine U.S. states already have laws that prohibit sales and manufacturing of personal hygiene products that contain beads.
The U.S. Congress approved the banning of microbeads in toiletries last December, effective July 1, 2017, while the European Union Commission recognized in December 2014 that the materials could not be labelled as environmentally friendly. Australia has a voluntary ban in effect for mid-2018.
According to popsci.com the beads are really harmful as they never dissolve.
Microbeads have become so ubiquitous that an estimated 808 trillion pieces swirl down American drains every day. When this plastic-laden wastewater goes through treatment plants, about 99 percent of the beads settle into sludge, which is often used as fertilizer.
Thanks to rain and runoff, these beads can still enter the water supply. Meanwhile the one percent that escaped the sludge—roughly 8 trillion microbeads—are released directly into our waterways. That’s enough plastic to cover 300 tennis courts.
M&S remove plastic microbeads from their products to help protect marine life #PlanA
According to popsci.com anybody can check the ingredients list on the back of their personal care products to help stop water contamination.
In the meantime, you can avoid further water contamination by checking the ingredients in your favorite brand of exfoliating cleanser. If the list includes polyethylene or polypropylene, two types of plastic commonly used in microbeads, you might want to leave that scrub on the shelf.
You might have seen a commercial starring Megan Massacre, New York based tattoo artist and alternative model. In this commercial Massacre promotes a hair dye ‘Feria’ by L’Oreal Paris.
Since L’Oreal is not a cruelty-free company, a lot of people are confused why Megan decided to promote this brand.
When you´re cruelty free, you´re cruelty free. Posting an ad for f*cking Loreal? HELL NO!!! Gurl that´s a NO GO @Megan_Massacre#crueltyfree
On her personal website Megan is described as an advocate for animal rights and a supporter of cruelty-free make up.
A passionate vegetarian supporter of animal rights, Megan has worked with PETA2 in an ad campaign about being vegetarian and has translated these efforts as she has started to showcase hot cruelty-free makeup looks and products with various cosmetic companies. This summer, she joined PETA2’s as the host of their new video series, Cruelty-Free Beauty, to show off her go-to items and beauty products.
As stated above Megan appeared on Peta2TV’s Youtube channel to promote cruelty-free make up brands and show hair and make up looks using cruelty-free products.
There have been a lot of controversy and confusion going on about L’Oreal and their updated animal testing policy. Have they changed that? Are they cruelty-free now?
@Loreal give me a break 😂 L'Oréal may be cruelty free but most of the brands you own still sell in China
To raise the status of animals in order to improve welfare standards around the globe. Building the celebration of World Animal Day unites the animal welfare movement, mobilising it into a global force to make the world a better place for all animals. It’s celebrated in different ways in every country, irrespective of nationality, religion, faith or political ideology. Through increased awareness and education we can create a world where animals are always recognised as sentient beings and full regard is always paid to their welfare.
Click here to learn about the origins of World Animal Day.
Each year everyone can join in celebrating this day, by sharing and raising awareness, donating to various causes, signing petitions, etc.
According to huffingtonpost.co.uk, the World Animal Day is more than just sharing a cute picture of your puppy:
World Animal Day doesn’t just mean sharing adorable pictures of puppies, penguins and pandas on social media, although that is a bonus. The purpose of World Animal Day is to improve the lives of animals everywhere.
In order to achieve this we need to go further than clicking on a cute picture or funny cat video and question how our lives impact all animals every day. From the meat and dairy products we buy to the wildlife selfies we take, animals are continuously and shamelessly exploited by humans, sometimes without us even realising it.
You might have heard of Keshabrushing her “teeth with a bottle of Jack”, having a troubled reputation and personal struggles, going through numerous law suits, etc. But did you know that the American singer and songwriter has always been an avid animal rights activist? In fact she is a big cat person and always encourages shelter adoptions.
According to humanesociety.org Kesha received The Wyler Award on March 23 at The 2013 Genesis Awards Benefit Gala:
Named in memory of the late Genesis Awards founder, animal advocate, and Broadway headliner Gretchen Wyler, The Humane Society of the United States’ prestigious Wyler Award is bestowed on a celebrity or public figure who has made news on behalf of animals.
Music superstar Ke$ha is known for being outspoken, and that deep passion extends to a long-standing love of animals.
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – MARCH 23: Singer Ke$ha poses backstage after receiving The Wyler Award at The Humane Society of the United States 2013 Genesis Awards Benefit Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on March 23, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images for The Humane Society)
According to humanesociety.org, Kesha is also a Humane Society International’s first Global Ambassador for animals:
Ke$ha has spread the word about street dogs, the trophy hunting of endangered lions, shark-finning, Canada’s commercial seal slaughter, dogfighting and cruelty-free cosmetics, among many other important animal welfare concerns, highlighting a different animal issue each month on her website and urging her massive fan base and social media following to take action for animals.
Last year Kesha teamed up with the Humane Society of the United States to encourage usage of cruelty-free make up.
According to Billboard.com, Kesha said she knew she had to do something to help stop cosmetic testing on animals:
“Once I was educated about the hidden cruelties that lurk behind some cosmetic products companies, I knew I had to take action and do everything in my power to end this inhumane practice of testing our cosmetics on animals,” Kesha said in a press release. “Around the globe tens of thousands of animals are killed in unnecessary tests for beauty products. But even now it’s easy to avoid buying cosmetics tested on animals by only buying cruelty free products.”
Cruelty-free World 