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News briefsNew Balance phases out kangaroo leather
Just months after Nike and Puma’s announcements, New Balance has informed the Center for a Humane Economy that the company will also phase out its use of kangaroo hides and stop selling kangaroo-based shoes by December 2024. Kangaroo skins are commonly used to make soccer cleats. The Center for a ...
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ArticleKangaroo Protection Act introduced in U.S. Congress
The bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives would ban the sale of kangaroo body parts in the U.S., including on footwear and apparel. Months ago, Puma and Nike announced they would halt further sourcing of kangaroo skins for their respective soccer boots. The Center for a Humane ...
