activism, animal rights, cruelty-free, green, grooming, organic, philosophy, social responsibility, sustainable, vegan, vegetarianJoshua Katcherali hewson, black & noir, Bono, circus, edun, elephant, portland general store, ringling bros, vegan grooming

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activism, animal rights, cruelty-free, green, grooming, organic, philosophy, social responsibility, sustainable, vegan, vegetarianJoshua Katcherali hewson, black & noir, Bono, circus, edun, elephant, portland general store, ringling bros, vegan grooming

• I like this organic cotton crewneck sweater from EDUN. $258EDUN is a contemporary lifestyle brand founded by Bono and Ali Hewson with the mission to encourage trade in Africa and build awareness of what is possible there.

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• Portland General Store's grooming products are worth more than a few bucks. From rhassoul mud cleansing balls and whiskey and tobacco aftershave to smelling salts and plant-based fragrances - their vegan range is suitable for any rugged gent. *Not all their products are vegan, please read the labels. All listed below are vegan:

WHISKEY natural aftershave splash with sea minerals - veganTHICK - natural thickening shampoo with palo santo and marula oil - vegan, paraben and sulfate freeeau de toilette SAMPLES - all fragrancesEUCALYPTUS smelling salts - cold and sinus treatmentFACE BOMB - natural, vegan rhassoul mud cleansing ball

• We're not kids anymore. The truth behind forcing animals to perform in the circus is as sickening as it is silly. We know that an elephant is a huge, intelligent, emotional animal whose needs and desires far exceed what an abusive and confining life behind bars and balancing on balls can provide. Our pal Gary Smith takes a stab at the most horrible show on earth, Ringling Bros in his new article. Check it out why circus' using animals are indefensible.

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• Black & Noir's offers this 100% organic cotton twill jacket in gray, made in Canada. $412

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