// Wear No Harm // The Vegan Closet

In China, the Tiger is known as the king of all beasts. The zodiac sign Tiger is a symbol of strength, exorcising evils, and braveness. 

Sadly in reality, these regal beasts are classified as endangered and it is estimated that there are only 3,500 tigers remaining in the wild worldwide. This is mainly because of habitat loss, poaching and illegal wildlife trade, climate change, and also because they make bad neighbors for people. 

Radical behavior change is hard, but tiny habit tweaks can have big impacts. How many of these tips can you adopt (or are already living) at home?! We've got 5 tips..

Let's face it, the expression "kill two birds with one stone" is popular, but not very nice. With so many expressions implying harm to animals, we compiled a list of 100 compassionate alternatives that are respectful of both people and animals. 

Speak kind words and you will hear kind echos.

It’s commonly believed that buying an artificial Christmas tree saves money and the environment – spending money once, using the tree year after year, and saving a tree from being cut down. With over 34 million harvested trees sold in the US each year compared with 10 million artificial trees, which is the healthier, more eco-friendly choice? 

Right now, the world is full of conflict and anger and it’s easy to lose yourself in all of it. That's why the world needs compassion more than ever right now - starting with you! Here are a few of our favorite methods of self-care:

We ❤ Denver!  Here at Compassionate Closet, we are happy to be a part of the growing awareness of plant-based living in Denver and beyond!  Whether you are native, new, or just visiting, we wanted to share a few of our favorite local veg-friendly spots:

From the start, Ahimsa has chosen to walk a path carved by their beliefs: To question habits, inspire change, without harm, and with complete respect for all forms of life.

Earth Day is always an inspiring time to reflect on the environmental impact of our daily choices: what we do, buy, eat, and wear. While we love having a day dedicated to celebrating our home planet, living a compassionate life allows you to celebrate Earth Day - every day!

Plastic. Is. Everywhere. Fromgrocery bags towater bottles to food packaging, it’s impossible to avoid and nearly300 millions tons of it is produced each year. We can cut down on our personal consumption by using reusable items, but what happens to that bottle or that take-out container that you tossed into the recycling bin? Can we prevent it from just turning into more plastic?

Occupying the 10th position, the rooster – the only bird included in the Chinese Zodiac – is known to be observant, hardworking, resourceful, and punctual.  That’s why, we’re celebrating the Year of the Rooster (and chicks, and pullets, and hens)!

Americans throw away approximately 25 million tons of waste between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Luckily, there are lots of eco-friendly alternatives for wrapping your gifts! Check out some ideas