Tag: Animal welfare
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Mislabelled fake fur could lead to total ban
Outlawing all use of fur in fashion and furnishing should be an option, say MPs
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Asos pledge to ban mohair, cashmere and silk from 2019
The global online retail platform aims to be free from certain animal-derived products as of next year – in line with changing consumer attitudes towards animal welfare
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The ethics of wearing feathers: it’s not just live-plucking that’s a problem
They are fluttering down catwalks and even appeared at the royal wedding, but for some activists all feathers are stolen property – whether or not they involve cruelty
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Copycat culture: is it wrong to clone a beloved dead pet?
Barbra Streisand has revealed that she has created copies of her dog – but the ethics should give others paws for thought
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How to tell if faux fur is actually real
It can be tricky to know if fur is genuinely fake – and several stores with no-fur policies have been found to be selling the animal product. Here’s how to tell the difference
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US fashion brand Michael Kors to stop using animal fur
Move to adopt synthetic fibres comes six months after protesters heckle designer at New York speech