Past Features

Cruelty-Free Company of the Month: Aveda
Blazing the cruelty-free trail is the Aveda Corporation, a leading manufacturer of shampoos, conditioners, hair-styling products, cleansers, perfumes, makeup, and spa products. Founded in 1978 by Horst Rechelbacher, Aveda uses freshly distilled plants and flower essences to create hair, skin, makeup, and body-care products based on aromatherapy.

Cruelty-Free Health Charities
Many of us find it difficult to say “no” when asked to donate to a charity seeking a cure for a disease. And how many of us can take the time to find out how that donation would be used? Would our money really alleviate suffering, or would our donation dollars actually contribute to suffering? PETA is here to answer the questions.

Cutting-Edge Company: King of Shaves
The latest company to sign PETA's cruelty-free statement of assurance is King of Shaves, which specializes in men's and women's shaving gels and skincare products. Founded in 1992 by Will King, King of Shaves started out selling one product every two weeks.

DIY Soy Candles
They're great for helping you relax or igniting some passion for a romantic rendezvous, but did you know that candles often contain ingredients that snuff out animals?

Don't Let the EPA Paint the White House Red
Pesticides are by far the most extensively tested substances on the U.S. market and are already required to undergo dozens of separate animal-poisoning studies before they are marketed, which spells suffering and death for at least 9,000 rats, fish, birds, and even dogs.

e.l.f: Cruelty-Free Cosmetics for a Buck
Easy on your wallet and easy on animals, check out all the cool cosmetics you can get for just a dollar each!

Edie Falco Joins PETA’s Campaign Against Iams’ Deadly Animal Experiments
Posing at home with her three pampered pups, Edie Falco, who stars as Carmela Soprano in the acclaimed HBO series The Sopranos, has given an exclusive photo to PETA for its new online scrapbook...

Eighty-Five-Year-Old Role Model!
An 85-year-old activist holds a hunger strike to protest a proposed animal experimentation centre.

Enter to Win Cruelty-Free Soap, Lotion, and Lip Balm From Blackers!
Want to treat yourself to some of the best cruelty-free body products around? Enter to win cruelty-free soap, lotion, and lip balm from Blackers!

Environmental Groups That Support Cruelty to Animals
A clean, safe, and healthy environment is important, and everyone wants to see it protected. With this goal, many people donate millions of dollars each year to organizations that say they are working to protect the environment and wildlife. But how much do we really know about these organizations and their activities?