Have a friend who hates plastic straws and plastic bags? Someone who cares about the environment and is committed to recycling and turning off the lights when they leave a room? Or, maybe that’s you! Whether you’re looking for gifts for eco-friendly people or prefer to avoid supporting unsustainable practices, this article is for you! […]
Have you ever been curious about sustainable fashion and what sustainable fashion really means? You’re not alone! But what is sustainable fashion, anyway? Well, sustainable fashion is the new frontier of the fashion industry. The idea of sustainable fashion within the fashion industry has been around for a few years, but it has risen to […]
To define vegan leather in its most basic manner, it’s a material that looks and feels like leather. But it’s made from artificial or plant-based materials rather than animal skins. However, in some cases, vegan leather materials aren’t exactly environmentally friendly. Few brands are using eco-friendly vegan leather as the primary material used in product […]
Faux leather is a term that’s used interchangeably with vegan leather. But what’s the difference between faux leather and plant-based leathers? Most articles cover faux leather vs. real leather or faux leather vs. bonded leather. However, we’re taking this idea a few steps further and providing an all-around better guide covering every aspect of this […]
Hemp rope, hemp wick, and hemp lotion are just the tip of the iceberg. The hemp plant has been used for generations, originating in Central Asia. The earliest cultivation of hemp fiber was in 2800 BCE in China. But other countries throughout the Mediterranean and Europe were using it during the Christian era. Eventually, hemp […]
Oreos vegan? That’s a common vegan ‘lifestyle’ question we can answer! Well, you’ve come to the right place. While you might be tempted to check the ingredient list on your Oreo packaging, you’re wondering if Oreos are plant-based milk’s favorite cookie, too. These sugary things – Oreo cookies – aren’t made with any animal products. […]
It seems these days, everyone is hopping on the eco-friendly train. As terms like “eco-friendly” and “going green” become increasingly popular, we even see a shift in the way companies label and market their products. For example, at Plant Hide, we always let our customers know the eco-friendly practices we use in the creation of […]
What is vegan fashion? Vegan products, regardless of the industry, avoid using animal substances. Between clothing, handbags, accessories, and other products, vegan fashion doesn’t hurt animals or use animal products in its creation. In the glamorous fashion industry, the vegan movement is nothing new. In fact, technically, all simple organic cotton t-shirts and our denims, […]
Vegan pumpkin spice products are my go-to fall escape, regardless of the season. Normally, my stash of goodies lasts 12 months. But 2020 has been–interesting? Nope, that’s not the right word. Anyways, I ran out of my usual vegan pumpkin spice products around 4 months ago. But I’ve been making do with what’s available. If […]
First things first: you don’t have to be a vegan to enjoy vegan leather. What’s more is you don’t have to be a vegan to prefer vegan leather over traditional leather. Regardless of your eating habits, vegan leather has several significant advantages over traditional leather. However, the difference in quality depends on the type of […]