July 14, 2026
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Asics to Stop Using Kangaroo Leather in Footwear

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Japanese sportswear company Asics has announced it will stop using kangaroo leather in its athletic footwear. The move follows a recent decision by German brand Adidas. The company announced it would no longer use kangaroo skin in its soccer cleats. Asics’ sustainability team shared an update in an email to Animal Wellness and the Center…

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Toxic Algae Kills 200 Sea Creatures in Australia

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A toxic algal bloom off South Australia’s coast, active since March, has killed over 200 marine species, including sharks and octopuses. Stretching across roughly 150km of coastline, the bloom has had a devastating impact, with ray-finned fish making up 47% of the deaths and another 26% being sharks and rays, according to OzFish data reported…

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