Vegetarian Star

Pamela Anderson once said, “Leather in India is a huge problem. I narrated a documentary about that ten years ago, and nothing’s changed.”

Maybe that statement was made one reality TV show too soon.

Sources say that since Anderson has taken a stance against leather in India while filming the country’s version of “Big Brother,” there’s been a surge in people asking about non-leather products.

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Matt & Nat Apple

Matt and Nat, a vegan handbag and accessories company based in Canada, has a workplace policy on eating that mirrors its business principles. Vegetarian dining is a must on the job and when employees go out for lunches together for work related activities.

The dress policy includes no leather, suede or fur.

And these rules the company has followed for 7 years made one ex-employee angry.

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Pamela Anderson is not taking a break from activism while having fun in the reality TV show “Bigg Boss 4,” that’s being filmed in India. The actress has written to the Prime Minster, Manmohan Singh, asking that he ban leather products.

“I am calling on person in India and throughout the world to join me in rejecting all leather products in order to help put an end to animal suffering,” Anderson wrote. “I am asking every individual never to buy leather shoes, bags, jackets, belts or anything else made of animal skin.”

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Kimora Lee Simmons was the object of ire when animal rights group Action for Planet questioned why her ex-clothing line, Baby Phat, was selling fur. However, after a series of Tweets, Simmons revealed that she is no longer with Baby Phat and when she was, it was a completely fur-free company.

“I am no longer w tht company! During my tenure, we were fur free! its beyond me now.?—> RT @actionforplanet: @OfficialKimora u claim 2 b an animal lover yet u use rabbit fur n ur fashion line babyphat. Hw do u explain this hypocrisy?”

For what it’s worth, some items on Baby Phat’s website are listed as faux fur.

If you hate an industry that hurts animals in the name of fashion, what are some steps you can take to make a difference? The Humane Society of the United Steps has listed a few ideas, starting with reviewing the comprehensive list of fur-free retailers.

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When it comes to fashion, Bob Barker knows what’s in style and it’s not fur.

During an interview with Stylist, the vegetarian and animal rights activist explained how his wife got him on the right track to what’s trendy.

“My wife stopped wearing fur 35 years ago, and she wasn’t trying to influence me, but by example she did. I had several leather jackets and coats with sheepskin that I gave away. I stopped wearing leather belts and then stopped wearing leather completely. And this was all before I became a vegetarian about 32 or 33 years ago.”

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If you’re a Texan, what character of the state do you most associated yourself with?

Probably not the steakhouses, but that’s okay, because you’re in good company, as Lauren Bush says being Texan may have more to do with what you put on your body and not in it.

“I love jeans and denim — I think that’s probably my most stereotypically Texan trait,” the co-founder of FEED Projects, a non-profit designed to help fund UN programs for hunger around the world.

If you’re a true greenie, you’ll want to grab a pair of organic denim jeans, since it takes almost 2/3 of a pound of pesticide to produce one pair of conventional ones. Everything should be bigger in Texas, but not the carbon footprint!

So where does Lauren eat in Houston to avoid the steakhouses?

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Alicia Silverstone is guest blogging at VegNews, and she’s sharing some of her favorite veg and eco-friendly items for fall.

“I’ve seen some great, eco-friendly pieces this season! I love when mainstream companies that are not vegan at all come out with kind products—progress. And if we all support their kinder products, they’ll be more inclined to stop using leather and other nasty materials.”

Some of Silverstone’s faves are completely vegan, while she’s encouraging other companies to expand their cruelty-free selection by giving their more ethical products more exposure.

One piece you may find tucked in her closet (if she’s not currently wearing it), is the Cowl neck tunic w/thumb hole sleeve by Eco Skin that is 92% hemp and 8% spandex. And if you like the tunic below, you’ll love the company’s green initiatives.

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Ellen DeGeneres "Laugh.Dance.Rescue" V-Neck"

Animal activists could buy this shirt for themselves to celebrate Missouri passing Prop B puppy mill legislation.

Ellen DeGeneres is selling a V-neck t-shirt through her show’s website that benefits the Humane Society of the United States.

The “Laugh.Dance.Rescue.” shirt is available in sizes small to XX-Large, all sizes priced at only $20.

Laugh.Dance.Rescue. features an outline of a puppy with the tee’s signature title printed on the pup’s head.

A portion of the net proceeds of sales from the 100% pre-washed cotton shirt benefits HSUS.

Order. Then Laugh.Dance. and be thankful for the opportunity to help an organization that works to change laws to protect millions of pets, farm and wild animals.

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