tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900623723090198939.post4622502920622019670..comments2023-11-03T05:28:01.703-07:00Comments on One Witch's Wonderland: Animal Testing...Sabrina M Bowenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04175443689351953884noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900623723090198939.post-18331275018710639902011-06-18T13:48:55.704-07:002011-06-18T13:48:55.704-07:00Dr. Bronner's is one of the products I'll ...Dr. Bronner's is one of the products I'll be covering in my next blog on the subject. It is expensive, and not every version is quite as safe as you may think, so you have to watch there... But I spend about $50-$75 a YEAR on it which provides us with ALL our body washes, bubble baths, hand soaps and I even use it in our laundry from time to time... Awesome stuff...Sabrina M Bowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175443689351953884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900623723090198939.post-89374726473531888102011-06-18T09:15:58.234-07:002011-06-18T09:15:58.234-07:00I hear you about cost. When I wanted to try Dr. Br...I hear you about cost. When I wanted to try Dr. Bronner's Soap, I balked at the cost, but after looking into it, I realized how very little you need to use. It lasts for a very long time! I also use vinegar to clean practically everything!<br /> I am not saying that I agree with animal testing, I am just saying that I was surprised to learn that the company my husband works for, (not where they do the actual testing) does test on animals. People are generally very surprised at the amount of products they make, most assume it's only tape. (Did I give too much away there?)I am conscious of what I buy now, but it is very difficult to avoid even that company altogether. I will say though, that the company is pretty open about their policies and seems like they are trying to change KWIM? Here is a link that I found http://multimedia.mmm.com/mws/mediawebserver.dyn?OOOOOQqV2&BoHTPpjUPrhtPpArqMA&qV1r5OAr5OAOOOOOO--<br /> I definitely try to avoid animal tested products when I can, though.<br /> I would like to see a list of affordable items.monkeyberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04480846590660253090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900623723090198939.post-75200403988597989732011-06-18T08:38:34.801-07:002011-06-18T08:38:34.801-07:00As for the cost issue, I hear you! I have 3 kids a...As for the cost issue, I hear you! I have 3 kids and my blogs & shop don't earn me enough to pay the light bill, so it's all on my hubby's tiny check! Cost is a HUGE deal. Give me a day and I'll post some companies, tips and even how to save money when going cruelty free on your household products! Watch for a new post!Sabrina M Bowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175443689351953884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900623723090198939.post-25872989382183938162011-06-18T08:36:29.681-07:002011-06-18T08:36:29.681-07:00Here's the thing. Herbal medications are often...Here's the thing. Herbal medications are often best made by an herbalist, I know mine makes everything she sells. She grows the herbs herself and uses a cruelty free vodka or other alcohol and makes tinctures or infusions for me - depending on what I need. For the things she can't or doesn't grow, she can get it from other local herbalists usually. And in more and more cases I am able to make the stuff myself. We do not use modern medicines unless it's a life of death usually, in fact 2 of my 3 children have never had any form of medication in their system... That said, I know not everyone is able to do that. And I don't hold it against someone when they have to resort to medications. <br /><br />Like you I understand that it's nearly impossible without EVER using something that's from a company who tests on animals. And there are areas of our lives where it would be more difficult than others. But things like household cleaners, plant food, food in general, cosmetics, skin and hair care items... It's really easy to find alternative companies! I have been going through the list on the Leaping Bunny site and I'm happily surprised that many of the companies we already use, are on there... Burts Bees, Dr. Bronners, Everyday Minerals, Method... It's as easy as changing brands! Make your vote count with your dollar, you know... If you stop buying products because they test on animals and buy those that don't, the companies notice! I understand what you're saying about it's little steps, but every movement starts with little steps, and takes time. You can't change what others do, but you certainly can change what YOU do and if 50,000 people, or 500,000 people all follow suit, trust me, those companies will notice!Sabrina M Bowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175443689351953884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900623723090198939.post-8269413456121452812011-06-18T07:38:24.928-07:002011-06-18T07:38:24.928-07:00I definitely don't agree with testing on anima...I definitely don't agree with testing on animals my problem is finding alternatives that aren't so expensive. Any suggestions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900623723090198939.post-7986880894771504622011-06-17T15:14:05.576-07:002011-06-17T15:14:05.576-07:00I wasn't by any means trying to advocate the a...I wasn't by any means trying to advocate the abuse, but rather playing the devil's advocate. Whilst we attempt with all our might to use different products, we're unknowingly supporting another. Trying to make your own medication IS the very reason animal testing is so widely done... to avoid having to use human test subjects. But that's a whole other argument with rights activists. Either way it's catch 22. Ultimately you can gather all the small attempts in the world and it would still be just a proverbial drop in the bucket... but that's not to say we should stop trying.Madame Mari Mortemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092879436628518422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900623723090198939.post-18165282650622989892011-06-17T13:57:26.849-07:002011-06-17T13:57:26.849-07:00Well, I have to disagree, but I understand what yo...Well, I have to disagree, but I understand what you are saying. It takes WORK to find companies which are cruelty free, but you can do it. Although, like you said there are things which can not be avoided, and I understand that, but there is a huge difference between gassing up your car knowing you can't go without it, and purchasing from companies you KNOW test on animals when there are perfectly good alternatives for those items. Like I said, I know there are things in my home that were tested on animals, but once I find out a company does that, I will do what I can to find a better, kinder alternative. To me, that's what it's about - finding alternatives as much as possible.Sabrina M Bowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175443689351953884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900623723090198939.post-87909122405337998632011-06-17T10:54:22.642-07:002011-06-17T10:54:22.642-07:00If you are using a computer you have supported a c...If you are using a computer you have supported a company that tests on animals. If you have ever put on a band aid you are supporting a company that tests on animals. If you use Scotch tape, you are supporting a company that tests on animals. If you get gas in your car, the hose you are using is made by a company that tests on animals. If you have carpet in your home or are going to buy carpet, you will more than likely be supporting a company that tests on animals. Chances are, the sponges in your kitchen are made by a company that tests on animals. <br />These are just a few of the thousands of products made by ONE COMPANY that tests on animals. Everything from lint rollers to fire suppressant. Sponges to hard disk drives. If I see that something is cruelty free, I will most likely buy it over the other brand, but the truth is that there is no way to avoid animal testing in our country unless you are a backwoods hermit, living off the land without any kind of technology whatsoever.monkeyberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04480846590660253090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900623723090198939.post-25620912440693740732011-06-17T10:42:29.264-07:002011-06-17T10:42:29.264-07:00It's really not that hard to avoid products or...It's really not that hard to avoid products or companies that test on animals. While it does get harder when it comes to medication, items like cleaning products, cosmetics and skin care are easy to go cruelty free on. You'll find the companies that are best for you, tend to also be cruelty free. And as I said, I understand that many of the things we have today WERE tested on animals, in whole or in part. But just because they WERE tested on animals doesn't mean it's okay! Lots of companies use things that were tested on animals, yet are still cruelty free because they no longer do any sort of testing on animals! As for natural medicines, there is simply no reason you can't make your own. <br /><br />I know it's nearly impossible to totally avoid, but I don't think that means it's okay or excusable to not at least TRY to avoid it when you can!Sabrina M Bowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175443689351953884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900623723090198939.post-88414658102221137832011-06-17T10:34:07.169-07:002011-06-17T10:34:07.169-07:00Trying to avoid cruelty free items isn't reali...Trying to avoid cruelty free items isn't realistic, in my opinion. The most essential items that are embedded in our "must have" list have been previously tested on animals. Such as every single medical and drug advancement we know of... and let's face it, we all get the occasional cold and headache and head for the medicine cabinet, natural remedy or not-- if it's bottled it's been animal tested. Even medical technology. But I digress, I agree that the use of animal testing with cosmetic or something equally frivolous is totally unnecessary.Madame Mari Mortemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092879436628518422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900623723090198939.post-29521469507885923752011-06-17T10:16:23.355-07:002011-06-17T10:16:23.355-07:00While I agree, you would be surprised at the numbe...While I agree, you would be surprised at the number of companies that do animal testing. It would be nearly impossible to avoid those companies all together.monkeyberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04480846590660253090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1900623723090198939.post-62926531362607241272011-06-17T08:47:45.728-07:002011-06-17T08:47:45.728-07:00I am going to keep this short. I honestly have ne...I am going to keep this short. I honestly have never thought about what is tested on animals. I will say that I don't use any type of sunscreen or sunblock. It is my opinion that the exposure to the sun isn't what is causing most of the cancers but the use of these chemical lotions all the time. I grew up with a deep dark tan every summer, I am now 42 and I don't have any skin problems. As far as using household items. I try to make my own cleaning supplies when I can to avoid the chemicals. <br />I do agree that testing on animals seems kind of archaic in the 21st Century.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13810879342537906368noreply@blogger.com