I am of the belief system that striving for perfection only encourages hypocrisy, so as I talk about my new bag line over the next few months made from recycled plastic or as I write about ethical fashion that supports conservation efforts, I'll also leave you with this to think about; when it comes to making a difference, JUST TRY. Do SOMETHING. You don't have to be "one" or the "other". You can be a meat eater and still carry a faux leather bag, because it means you're doing SOMETHING. Being aware doesn't mean you're obligated to do it all, it means you're doing the best you can. Nobody's perfect. If everyone simply decreased their animal product consumption by even 10% we can change the outcome of our future. Pick one thing and stick to it. Eliminate eating ONE animal product once a week, try to buy LESS leather, ride your bike to and from your local coffee shop instead of driving-if everyone did something we could accomplish anything. Unity. Not division. It's the idea that we have to do it all or nothing that overwhelms, intimidates, and isolates. Being a vegetarian and wearing leather doesn't make you a hypocrite, and inversely eating meat but carrying faux leather products doesn't either- it means you're trying to do SOMETHING, and for that I applaud you. @freedomofanimals @adriansteirn
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