Even in a second-hand clothing shop vegans need to check the labels.
If you’re vegan, chances are you want to make a positive change in the world. And through living a vegan life, you’re likely to be aware that this positive change is about more than just what we put on our plate. Fashion puts an enormous strain on our environment - Business Insider has reported that the equivalent of one garbage truck of clothes is burned or dumped in landfill every second. Fashion is also responsible for 10% of all human-caused emissions - so it’s safe to say that we are consuming clothes in a manner that’s not eco-friendly. As this is certain to harm the natural habitats of many animals, it could be argued that vegans should be mindful of how their clothes ended up in their wardrobes - and how they can minimise the impact of fashion on our planet.