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According to the Fur Council of Canada, fur is green . They say: "At a time when we are all trying to be conscious of how our lifestyles affect nature, fur is an excellent choice. Like leather, suede and shearling, fur is a natural product, a true gift of nature." They go on to say that fur ...
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Green or Not: Fur?!
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According to the Fur Council of Canada, fur is green. They say: "At a time when we are all trying to be conscious of how our lifestyles affect nature, fur is an excellent choice. Like leather, suede and shearling, fur is a natural product, a true gift of nature." They go on to say that fur is renewable, durable and long-lasting, reusable, recyclable, biodegradable, and energy and resource-efficient.
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