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Bill banning sale of kangaroo parts introduced in Oregon

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Soccer cleats are one of the only products made from kangaroo leather sold in Oregon. Measure would impact Nike, which is based in Oregon and the state's largest employer. California enacted a ban on kangoo-based products in the 1970s. Lawmakers in Connecticut have introduced a similar bill this session.

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Associated Press News

Bill banning sale of kangaroo parts introduced in Oregon

A bill that would ban the sale of kangaroo parts has been introduced in the Oregon Legislature. KLCC reports that the measure would apply to soccer cleats, one of the

1 year ago·United States

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Bill banning sale of kangaroo parts introduced in Oregon

A bill that would ban the sale of kangaroo parts has been introduced in the Oregon Legislature

1 year ago·United States

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Sydney Morning Herald

The end of soccer roos? US state moves to ban the sale of kangaroo parts

A bill that would ban the sale of kangaroo parts has been introduced in Oregon, in a move that would impact Nike. The sportswear giant uses the animal’s leather in some of its boots.

1 year ago·Sydney, Australia

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Bill banning sale of kangaroo parts introduced in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A bill that would ban the sale of kangaroo parts has been introduced in the Oregon Legislature, taking aim at sports apparel manufacturers that use leather from the animals to make their products. Soccer cleats are one of the only products made from kangaroo leather that are routinely sold in Oregon, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. The measure would impact Nike, which is based in Oregon and the state’s largest employer…

1 year ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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ABC Australia

Oregon bill aims to ban 'unconscionable' sale of kangaroo products

The bill takes aim at sports apparel manufacturers using kangaroo leather to make their products, despite Australian researchers previously calling a ban "an own goal".

1 year ago·Australia

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