animal welfare
Adidas Targeted in 9 Countries Over Kangaroo Leather Cleats
More than 30 animal welfare groups protested at Adidas stores worldwide over the brand's use of controversial…
PETA Calls Out Ugg for Marketing Claims Around Animal Welfare, Brand Says It’s Committed to ‘Humane’ Treatment
Ugg suppliers "are required to respect and uphold the Five Freedoms," according to the popular footwear…
Animal Rights Groups Urge Minnesota to Consider Mink Farming Risks
Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy say mink farming has been linked to the spread of…
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This Animal-Rights Group Wants Adidas to Hire New President Opposed to Kangaroo Cleats
The Three Stripes "now stands alone among the biggest athletic shoe brands in financing the slaughter of…
New Balance Phasing Out Kangaroo Leather, Following Nike and Puma
The Boston-based shoe brand will stop using the animal skins by the end of next year.
‘Succession’ Actor Joins Anti-Adidas Kangaroo Crusade
Known for his work in "Star Trek: First Contact", James Cromwell lent star power to the campaign urging…
Is US Mink Production in a ‘Death Spiral’?
American pelt production fell by 15 percent to 1.33 million pieces in 2022, according to the USDA.
Mavi Celebrates 10 Years of Protecting Turtles
Mavi's new drop is part of its decade-long effort to protect endangered sea turtles.
Mongolian Cashmere Exposé Puts Luxury Giants in the Hot Seat
Gucci and Dior are just some of the pricey labels named in the animal-rights group's Asian investigation.
Nike, Levi’s Earn Kudos for Wool Sourcing Practices
Elsewhere in animal welfare, PETA urged Canadian fashion brand Aritzia to stop carrying animal-derived…
PETA Questions How Selling Down-Stuffed Clothing Aligns With Lululemon’s ‘Core Values’
PETA is pressuring Lululemon shareholders to ditch down at its annual meeting on June 7.
Adidas Shoes Made With Kangaroo Leather ‘Illegally Sold’ In California
The sportswear titan denies allegations that it's doing so, however.
Dillard’s Has ‘No Excuse’ For Selling Fur Fashion
A campaign by four animal rights organizations urges a fur-free policy for the last major U.S. department…
Feathers Just As Bad As Fur, PETA Tells Met Gala
The animal rights organization urged the Met Gala co-chairs to reconsider the use of fur and feathers in this…
H&M Pressured by PETA to Name Down Suppliers
"Deceptive labels and lip service only serve to absolve companies and dupe well-meaning customers," a PETA…