Leather Destroys the Rainforest

A Greenpeace study has prompted several top footwear giants to demand an immediate moratorium on the destruction of the Amazon rainforest by leather suppliers in Brazil. Clarks, Adidas, Nike, and Timberland are some of the brands that are concerned about leather sourcing and the clearing of tropical forests for agriculture that supplies the fashion industry. To dramatically reduce environmental impact, a cease to sourcing leather from areas of deforestation is necessary. But wouldn’t the best way to go about it be to research and adopt leather alternatives? Perhaps the best way to go about it would be to research and adopt leather-free alternatives, but at least this is a start for the shoe mega-giants.