Nike announces it’ll stop using kangaroo leather for its soccer cleats

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After Oregon lawmakers introduced a bill banning the sale of kangaroo parts, Nike has announced that it will no longer be using kangaroo leather for any of its products by the end of 2023.

Published 2 months ago · Beaverton, United States

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The Hill

Nike announces it’ll stop using kangaroo leather for its soccer cleats

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