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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Business
Rafqa Touma

Animal activists and commercial industry at odds after Nike halts use of kangaroo leather

Grey kangaroos feed on grass near Canberra, Australia
While Nike plans to stop using kangaroo leather, the material is regarded by some as a sustainable option due to its lower carbon footprint. Photograph: Mark Graham/AP

Nike is the latest global brand to stop using kangaroo leather in shoe production.

The sports apparel company said in a statement it “will stop making any product with kangaroo leather in 2023”.

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