• Toothpaste gets its texture from glycerin, which is much less expensive and more likely to be taken from extracting the fat from animal bones even though it can be obtained from plants. Eww! That’s like brushing your teeth with lard. Since most labels state “Glycerin” as an ingredient, the only way to know which type is used in a product is to do your research. Despite brushing if you are unable to experience the mintiness anymore, explore the vegan-friendly,  Tom’s of Maine Toothpaste.
    • Fireworks bring far worse suffering to animals during the manufacturing process. They may contain stearic acid, which is derived from the fatty tissue of animals. This acid is used to coat the metal powders to prevent oxidation, further allowing the compositions to be stored for a more extended period.
    • Crayons contain tallow or processed beef fat, so search it up if your brand of crayons is a vegetarian one. This ingredient gives the smell to the crayons. An alternate option could be this vegan arts supply store – https://www.colorsofnature.com/crayons.html
    • Wood glue may be made from the connective tissue of horses. An alternative is Elmer’s wood glue.
    • Numerous animal products can be found in shampoo and conditioners. When you read “Panthenol,” “Amino Acids,” or “Vitamin B,” to name a few, they can be animal or plant-derived – making it hard to determine. On top of this, there is a new trend of using products containing keratin, which is protein from hooves, horns, and animal hair. It can also be obtained from turtle shells, claws, or scales, depending on the strength or hardness desired by the manufacturer. To be certain that a product has no animal by-products; look for cruelty-free symbols, such as a rabbit. The best option is to look for vegan amazon shampoos – https://tinyurl.com/amazonveganshampoos
    • The “slip agent” in plastic bags allows them to separate from each other easily is because of the presence of stearic acid, which is made from beef fat. An alternative to this is reusable paper bags, also called as vegan bags.