written for farm transparency project (previously aussie farms)
Farm Transparency Project (previously Aussie Farms) is a non-profit animal protection charity fighting to end commercialised animal abuse and exploitation through public education about modern farming and slaughtering practices.
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Farm Transparency Project (Previously aussie farms):
what is intersectional activism and why does it matter?
‘If all oppression is linked, it means that the fight for animal liberation is utterly intertwined with the dismantling of oppressive constructs and ideology as a whole. If we can understand speciesism and the ways in which it connects with other 'isms' of discrimination, we can strike at their roots, not just tear down branches.’
Farm Transparency Project (Previously aussie farms):
Is Veganism Only About Animals?
By definition, veganism can and should benefit animals, but also humans and the planet. What does this mean for our activism? What does this mean for non-human animals, and for us?
Farm Transparency Project (Previously aussie farms):
Racism During COVID-19 and to Justify Speciesism
‘As (mostly white) western people have become aware of the likely origins of COVID-19, racism has been spewed over Asian communities worldwide. But claiming that Chinese people are ‘evil’ or ‘sick’ for killing dogs, bats or pangolins is inconsistent if you sit down for a meal and eat cows, fish or any other animal, and it only very thinly veils racism.’
Farm Transparency Project (Previously aussie farms):
Importance of consistent ethics in fashion
‘Every day, consumers are becoming more aware of the cost of what they wear. Not the price tag, but the impact a garment has – on the people who made them, on the earth, and on animals. It’s easy to forget all that goes on before a bag, shoe or shirt ends up in a store. However, asking questions and demanding transparency in the production of these products is critical to creating a world where treating others with respect is fashion industry standard, not an outlier or selling point.’
Farm Transparency Project (Previously aussie farms):
Knowledgebase: Wool
‘Contrary to misguided popular belief, the wool industry is far from cruelty-free. With rampant abuse recorded during shearing and painful mutilations without pain relief being perfectly legal, sensitive and loving sheep suffer greatly. Further, wool production is utterly intertwined with meat and live export industries, rendering wool a product of slaughter.’
Farm Transparency Project (Previously aussie farms):
About Wool and the Alternatives
‘There are plenty of alternatives to wool which are cruelty-free, and kind not only to animals, but to the earth. Knitwear made from hemp, sustainable and recycled cotton, bamboo lyocell, Tencel, recycled synthetics (including from ghost nets!) are all available. Make sure to read labels and buy garments free from any animal materials.’