01 · Principles
DraftWhat ahimsa means for modern shopping
Ahimsa asks us to notice avoidable harm. In the shop, that begins with better questions rather than perfect products.
6 min read · Reviewed 7 November 2026 · All countries
Editorial collection
Draft / Under researchArticles: questions worth asking, answered carefully.
Twelve draft articles that form our first editorial collection. Each has a ‘what we know / what remains unclear’ panel, references and a last-reviewed date.
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02 · Principles
DraftVegan, leather-free and Jain-compatible: what is the difference?
Three phrases that sound alike but answer different questions. Learn what each covers and what it leaves out.
5 min read · Reviewed 7 November 2026 · All countries
03 · Cars & EVs
DraftHow to buy a leather-free car in the UK
A step-by-step approach for UK buyers: specification, enquiry, written confirmation and what to check at delivery.
8 min read · Reviewed 7 November 2026 · UK
04 · Cars & EVs
DraftTen questions to ask a car manufacturer about animal-derived materials
A practical list you can copy into an email, with notes on how to read the answers.
5 min read · Reviewed 7 November 2026 · All countries
05 · Cars & EVs
DraftCan you trust “vegan leather” labels?
Why the label is a clue rather than proof, and five checks to turn it into evidence.
6 min read · Reviewed 7 November 2026 · All countries
06 · Refrigeration
DraftChoosing an energy-efficient refrigerator without overbuying
Right-size first, compare kWh next, and keep what works: a practical approach grounded in aparigraha.
6 min read · Reviewed 7 November 2026 · All countries
07 · Cooling
DraftFans, evaporative coolers and AC: how to compare them
A simple framework: climate, home, energy, water and refrigerants.
6 min read · Reviewed 7 November 2026 · All countries
08 · Water purifiers
DraftWater filters: understanding technologies and household concerns
Carbon, ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis and UV compared, with space for the questions each household decides itself.
7 min read · Reviewed 7 November 2026 · All countries
09 · Cleaning & insects
DraftPreventing insects from entering the home without relying on zappers
Screens, sealing, storage and cleaning: reduce encounters first.
5 min read · Reviewed 7 November 2026 · All countries
10 · Principles
DraftRepair, replace or keep: aparigraha and appliance ownership
A decision path for working appliances, grounded in thoughtful consumption.
5 min read · Reviewed 7 November 2026 · All countries
11 · Cars & EVs
DraftWhy the same vehicle model can differ by country
Trim names, plants, regulations and suppliers can all change what is inside a car sold under the same name.
5 min read · Reviewed 7 November 2026 · All countries
12 · Method
DraftHow we verify product materials and handle unknowns
Our method, our status vocabulary and why we never treat missing information as safe.
6 min read · Reviewed 7 November 2026 · All countries