How does one reconcile vegan principles with environmental concerns? [more inside]
posted by Tchad on Oct 12, 2009 - 21 answers

For nearly a decade now, I've avoided all leather goods for ethical and aesthetic reasons. But I'm at a point where I'm sick of wearing canvas athletic shoes and imitation leather dress shoes (which are often ill fitting and, frankly, silly looking), and am looking to have my guilt assuaged so I can return to wearing leather. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 7, 2008 - 27 answers

After 13 years of vegetarianism - my entire adult life - I've decided to start eating meat. Looking for advice in the form of books, websites, and personal anecdotes. [more inside]
posted by Item on Jul 29, 2008 - 30 answers

Is it rude to purchase leather furniture if I have vegan friends?
posted by plexi on May 27, 2008 - 36 answers

Is human flesh vegan if given willingly by its owner? [more inside]
posted by redteam on Jul 10, 2006 - 33 answers

Say you're basically a vegan, and needed to prepare for an extended dairy/eggs-included period... [more inside]
posted by Ash3000 on Feb 21, 2006 - 7 answers