Be Nice to Bunnies via Your iPhone!

by Stephanie Ernst · 2009-05-11 11:00:00 UTC
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One of my Twitterverse pals, @larrysullivan, has been spreading the word about a cool new iPhone app for those who want to make compassionate purchases when they're out and about. I myself am iPhone-deprived, but those of you who are luckier than I need to check out this application:

BNB (Be Nice to Bunnies!) is a searchable application for your iphone or ipod touch that helps you make an informed decision about cruelty-free purchasing anywhere, any time, at home or in-store. The App is available for purchase from the iTunes store, priced at $1.99. A portion of the profits for the app will be donated to animal non-profit organizations.

Compiled from up to date public sources, and regularly updated, BNB is an extensive database of personal care (from cosmetics to toothpaste), household and animal companion products at your fingertips. Search by brand, manufacturer or by product category, and view a full list of ‘Do’ and ‘Don’t’ test companies. Mark your most used products and brands, adding them to your personal ‘favorites’ list for quick and easy reference on the run! Companies and products that are vegan (don’t contain animal byproducts) are also noted.

Handy!

Edit: Did I need to clarify what this app's developer means by "cruelty free" here? If so, my apologies. Applications and other resources such as this are geared toward helping you find products that weren't tested on animals, and many--like this one--will also note which products are vegan (i.e., no animal ingredients either).

Stephanie Ernst wrote the original Animal Rights blog at Change.org until December 2009. She can now be found at Animal Rights & AntiOppression.
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