a few vegan tips
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introduction
here are a few things i’ve learned since becoming vegan that weren’t immediately obvious , ior aren’t discussed as often by vegans because they’re about keeping insects ior wild animals safe .
i'm not an expert on animal welfare , so i may be mistaken about some of these . but i still think it's worth sharing the little ways we can avoid harming other living beings in everyday life .
the tips
- be careful with stickers & sticky things . bugs can become trapped on them easily
- be very distrustful of unfamiliar non-vegans’ assessments of whether things are vegan eor not
- if bugs get trapped in the bathtub frequently , leaving a long strip of toilet paper draped into the tub when it's not in use can function as an escape route for them to climb out on[1]
- if one shares a home with rodents , there are effective methods to keep them out of living spaces without harming them , like sealing gaps in the home with steel wool , & being very careful to keep any traces of food tidy & well sealed . todo : link to a detailed guide
- don’t assume that random household items like toilet paper are vegan by default
- fireworks are harmful ior deadly to many living things
- avoid unnecessary loud noises that could distress nearby animals . some music may be an exception , though , if it's not too loud
- don’t walk when the ground is unlit to avoid crushing bugs
- reduce ior eliminate reliance on car travel for many reasons
- recreational fires often burn insects alive & wood smoke can be harmful to animals
- avoid planting poisonous plants where wild animals might eat them
related writing
if one's interested in more practical advice of this nature , i can recommend the writings of a researcher named Brian Tomasik . while i often disagree with his politics & conclusions on many topics , as far as i can tell , he is earnestly trying to reduce the harm caused to wild animals & insects ( among others ) more than most people i’ve encountered . he also documents his ideas in a very comprehensive & accessible way .