Clothing and accessories that contain polyurethane are not ‘vegan’ given that material’s effects on marine life as it decomposes. Hemp may be the maximally ‘vegan’ material-of-choice. However, hemp boots may not protect the feet from the cold in wet conditions as well as leather. If that’s the case, does the hemp work well enough?
Goodwill thrift shops have been my go-to place for used, low-priced shoes, which are unlikely to be non-vegan, made by abused workers, and containing potentially harmful glues. I can spend $100 or $200 for hemp boots or I can spend $40 or $50 for boots from an Army-Navy surplus store, or maybe even get a $5 pair from Goodwill. That’s why perfectionism is actually irresponsible. We ought to do our best where we’re at with what we got, in our genuine attempts to meet our needs with as little harm and as much benefit to others as possible.
My guess is they’re made of nylon and polyester. So, to what extent is it feasible to dispose in ‘more ecologically responsible ways’ worn out backpacks and similar accessories? Bags pertain to meet human needs, in terms of transporting objects and materials.
Snapped, torn, and bent umbrellas ?
How about water-resistant pants and jackets that aren’t made of animal products, and are not made of petroleum or if they are, made of recyclable petroleum products ? In the old days, people would use cowhide and animal fat rubbed into the material as a water-resistant material.
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