Products made from kangaroos, like soccer cleats and even pet food, are things we don't hear too much about. A Connecticut lawmaker is trying to put a stop to it in the state. KristieKNews reports.
"Just like cows, they get literally separated from their babies, and you know, the mothers recognize the joey's voices," Michel said."I believe that we shouldn't be using animals for business."
Michel, who's also vegan, sites the millions of kangaroos killed a year in Australia to be distributed across the world, including the U.S. Not many sportswear sites are advertising that they use kangaroo leather, or k-leather, but Nike does. It hasn't returned our request for comment on efforts to ban the leather.
"Nike is smart. I'm sure they could figure something out. Yeah, I guess it'll suck knowing that I won't have that same exact kind of feel, but just got to hope that they find something that works," said Greenwich resident Ray Arruda.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Fresh vegetables and other fresh food can be yours at home with planning, purpose: Connecticut farmersTo battle inflation today, people can start their own home vegetables gardens or even rent chickens for fresh eggs, as two Connecticut farmers explained on 'Fox & Friends Weekend' on Sunday.
Read more »
Egg farm fire investigation in Connecticut is underwayAn investigation into a blaze at an egg farm in Bozrah, Connecticut is currently ongoing, according to a statement Monday from egg producer Hillandale Farms.
Read more »
Fire at Connecticut egg farm kills 100,000 hens, reports sayConnecticut officials say they don't expect the fire to have an affect on egg prices, which recently have soared in the U.S.
Read more »
Stimulus update: Direct relief payments worth up to $1,000 to be sent out in just 2 daysThere are only two days left before Connecticut workers receive a payment worth up to $1,000.
Read more »
Police Commission reappoints LAPD Chief Michel Moore to 2nd termWith the support of Mayor Karen Bass, the Police Commission has reappointed LAPD Chief Michel Moore to a second term - but he isn't expected to serve all five years.
Read more »
Board of police commissioners votes to reappoint Michel Moore as LAPD chiefThe LA Board of Police Commissioners has voted unanimously to reappoint Michel Moore as chief of the Los Angeles Police Department.
Read more »