When we see disasters unfolding before our eyes on TV, our first instinct is to rush to help, often by sending a donation. But before you write that check, make sure your contribution will go to the people who need it most.
The cruelty-free movement has made it much easier to follow your conscience and avoid products that have been tested on animals. But there’s always a loophole, right? It seems some companies that bill themselves as “cruelty-free” actually purchase some ingredients from laboratories or suppliers that do practice animal testing.
When environmental disaster struck the U.S. Gulf Coast, many folks just like you wanted to know how they could help. Obviously, BP is paying for the damage and cleanup costs for the Deepwater Horizon oil well catastrophe, but other charitable organizations are helping support cleanup efforts, especially through protecting and restoring wildlife and helping those affected by the spill.
