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 Thursday August 29, 2002 11:05 by oren direct at revert dot com
 as you all know (or don't know), adidas recently started using kangaroo skin to manufacture it's shoes. write them and tell them what you think about that!
here is the letter, email addresses are also included at the end. so write them and tell them what you think. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ adidas-Salomon Response to the Viva! Campaign: Kangaroo leather is used by manufacturers globally to make a wide range of products; from handbags, watch straps, wallets, shoes and even furniture. Like Viva, adidas is opposed to kangaroos being killed in an inhumane or cruel manner. This is why we insist that our suppliers fully comply with the Australian governments strict rules on kangaroo culling. These rules require those involved in culling to obtain a license or permit to operate from the government. Licensed operators must also comply with a code of practice that requires kangaroos to be culled humanely. All the kangaroo leather that adidas buys are from licensed operators. Furthermore if our suppliers fail to comply with the law, they will be refused an export permit for the leather by the Australian government.
Australian Embassy in Washington adidas America adidas-Salomon AG Please visit the following websites: www.adidas-Salomon.com, i didn't know there was a humane way to kill something. write to these people and tell them what you think! |
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Jump To Comment: 1 2 3 4Kangaroos are being culled on a massive scale at the moment as a result of a population increase that farmers say is threatening their livliehoods. I dont know whether or not its truly necessary and im sure there are less contentious methods of reconciling the rights of farmers and the natural environment. To see kangaroos reared simply to feed the profits of major global corporation is inexcusable, but if there is a genuine need to cull, then isnt it better to use skins etc in the manufacture of products. saying that, there is the danger that if the need to cull ended but a market for the stuff has been established, then commerial rearing of roos would continue to satisfy demand. all in all its not worth the risk, i suppose you're right bud, i'll mail adidas.
http://forests.org/articles/reader.asp?linkid=6434
Need help - what are
1) cangaroo
2) glabal pressure
Your save the cangaroo campaign might have more effect if you first learn to spell.
Why do people think the 'roo is more worthy of life than other animals - ie. Cow, or rat. I have never seen a Save the Rats campaign. Do animals have to appear "cute" to humans to warrant preservation?
wouldnt like lickle jimmy/tina wearing trainers made of kangaroo skin, skippy.