"Be the Change"
Whether the words "Be the change you wish to see in the world" are correctly credited to Mahatma Gandhi, the sentiment is undeniable. The inception of The Faux Goat is rooted in change. This journey has led to many amazing paths that when intertwined speak a unison message of sustainability. Initially while on my journey as a vegan, who decided to change my lifestyle for personal health reasons, I I began to grow in unexpected. ways. As I learned about the carbon foot print of a human life, and the multitude of factors that impact the earth. I began to feel compelled to push for change starting with myself. The Faux Goat began with the idea of creating sustainable alternatives. I searched and searched for vendors of vegan leather, not to be confused with faux leather, and happened upon a company that produces leather out of cactus. One of many amazing qualities of cactus is that it's a natural carbon sink, which absorbs carbon from the atmosphere. The self-sustaining p