By Helen Phan

INTRODUCTION                

Society's increasing awareness and concern for animal rights, the environment, and health have led more and more people to adapting a vegan lifestyle. Approximately 0.2-1.3% of the U.S. population have now adapted this lifestyle which avoids using or consuming animal products. Furthermore, products that have been tested on animals are also avoided. Although honey and silk are considered animal products, some vegans do use these items.