All kangaroo leather ban articles
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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 ...
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News briefsPuma replaces kangaroo leather with K-Better material
Puma has revamped its legendary King soccer shoe, worn in the past by stars such as Johan Cruyff, Diego Maradona, Eusébio, Lothar Matthäus and Pelé, by introducing new K-Better™ technology to deliver the same great performance without kangaroo leather. The new King’s upper, which contains at least 20 percent recycled ...
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News briefsOregon wants to ban kangaroo leather
Oregon lawmakers are taking aim at kangaroo leather in athletic footwear, particularly high-end soccer shoes, according to SGI USA. A new proposed bill would ban the purchase, receipt, sale or commercial exchange of products containing parts of a dead kangaroo. In a related release, Nike was taken to task: “[We ...
