Fur: Mean. Not "Green"

Would abolishing the use of fur all together support our eco-friendly clean green image? The answer is yes but sadly this isn't something that will happen any time soon. When it comes to using genuine fur vs. creating synthetic fur there are many different beliefs up in the air when it comes to the effects on the environment. Some groups that seem to be for the use of genuine fur argue that using genuine fur is the green option, they believe that the production of synthetic fur is far more damaging to the environment. I understand that creating faux fur is harmful to the environment as harmful chemicals and oils are used to make the synthetic alternative but genuine fur is treated with many more chemicals throughout the process of preserving the skin to then be manufactured into a wearable item. What genuine fur farmers/manufacturers are doing is far more harmful when it comes to chemical admissions into the environment, oh and did I mention that they brutally murder the innocent animals and very rarely wait for them to die from natural causes.

Choose Cruelty Free is an independent non profit organization which actively promotes a cruelty free lifestyle and encourages manufactures to adopt a cruelty free ethic. I hold the same views and beliefs as CCF and think that they are doing a wonderful job encouraging people to support this cruelty free lifestyle. If only everyone in the world felt this way..

There are different associations that are trying to portray fur in a "green" way. Kopenhagen Fur is one of the companies that have taken the issue and have tried to set a good example. They are a company that claim to humanly treat animals, with good nutrition, regular vet checks, appropriate housing and so fourth, which is believe is a step up from the ill treatment most animals suffer from but I still don't agree thats it is acceptable. I am aware that fur is a huge part of the fashion industry and is a high grossing winter item but I feel like it should be dropped from the runways alltogther. Another organization, Fur Is Green supports that the use of animal fur to make a luxury product can be ethical as they are stopping over population and spread of disease, I think these are pathetic excuses for the animal cruelty that they are undertaking.

References:

Fur – The Ugly Face Of Fashion. Retrieved April 14, 2013, from http://www.choosecrueltyfree.org.au/lifestyle/fur-animals-for-fashion

Animal Welfare In Danish Mink Farming. Retrieved April 14, 2013 from http://www.kopenhagenfur.com/responsibility/animal-welfare

Hot Topics. Retrieved April 14, 2013 from http://www.furisgreen.com/fur_ethical_luxury.aspx