6 June 2022: In the latest confirmation that fur is not green, the Bulgarian Environment Minister Borislav Sandov has announced a ban on the breeding and import of American Mink. The ban, introduced on the grounds of protecting native biodiversity, will lead to the closure of Bulgaria’s last remaining fur farm. The prohibition on mink fur farming will enter into force after its publication in the State Gazette. Sandov, Minister
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The media in Britain is reporting that the government is set to U-turn on plans to end the import and sale of cruel fur. Towards the end of last year, Environment minister Lord Goldsmith stated that the government would legislate to ban imports at “the earliest possible slot”. That now appears to have been shelved. The BBC has reported: But it’s understood a ban on foie gras and fur imports
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The Fur Free Alliance, and its nearly 60 members around the globe, celebrates Italian luxury brand Dolce&Gabbana for no longer using animal fur in any of its collections starting in 2022. The new policy is in accordance with the Fur Free Alliance’s guidelines. Dolce&Gabbana will be working with furriers to transition to eco-friendly faux fur in response to changing consumer tastes. Fedele Usai, Group Communication & Marketing Officer at Dolce&Gabbana,
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THE ENVIRONMENTAL COST OF FUR: the key points The fur industry tries to portray an image of fur as a natural, sustainable and environmentally responsible product. A new report from Respect for Animals has examined the environmental impacts of the fur industry, including the credibility of ‘Furmark’. The report establishes the devastating environmental impact of fur and finds the fur industry guilty of the Seven Sins Of Greenwashing. Click here
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It has been another busy year in our campaign to end the cruel fur trade and 2025 promises to be eve ...
A private members’ bill to end the import and sale of real fur in Britain has been introduced ...
In a monumental victory for animal protection, the Romanian Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to b ...