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From: jgb@linus.UUCP (Jonathan G. Bressel)
Newsgroups: net.veg
Subject: Animal-free products
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Date: Thu, 5-Jan-84 18:29:30 EST
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Posted: Thu Jan  5 18:29:30 1984
Date-Received: Fri, 6-Jan-84 02:43:54 EST
Organization: MITRE Corp., Bedford MA
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Here is a new topic:

I have been a vegetarian for four years, and am now preparing to rid myself
of animal products in areas other than eating.  Over the years I have
gradually eliminated leather clothing and footwear from my wardrobe, but I
am still dependent on toiletries (e.g. soap, shampoo, shaving cream) derived
from animal sources.  I have done a somewhat extensive literature search on
organizations which produce or sell products (cosmetics, toiletries,
clothing, luggage, footwear, etc) which are free of animal derivatives and
are not tested on animals.  I was pleased to find that there is more help
available out there than I had realized.  Recently (about a week ago), I
mailed out letters asking for information from the various suppliers I have
managed to learn about.  I will gladly share my findings with anyone who is
interested.

While awaiting responses in the mail, I wonder if anyone has already taken
this step, and would like to give advice, hints, pointers on how to go about
it.

					Jonathan G. Bressel
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