Studies and reports on fur
Natural Mink Fur and Faux Fur Products, an Environmental Comparison
An independent study comparing the impact of so-called ‘natural’ and faux fur alternatives, finding animal fur to be far more harmful to our climate.
China’s Fur Trade: And it’s Position in the Global Fur Industry
An in-depth report into the environmental and other impacts of the world’s largest fur trade. This report addresses fur farming and dressing harms and toxicity.
Fur Free EU: The Environmental Impact of Fur Farming
A short primer report on the impact of animal fur on the environment, and how it compares to animal-free alternatives available today.
The Impacts of the Mink Industry on Freshwater Lakes in Nova Scotia: An Overview of Concerns
An example of the negative effects fur farming has on aquatic ecosystems, water quality, and related human and non-human health.
SARS-CoV-2 in Animals Used for Fur Farming
A World Health Organisation and Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations risk assessment into the farming of animals for fur, in relation to COVID-19 and its spread through the industry.
Poisons in Fur
A comprehensive report into the toxic ingredients involved in the ‘fur dressing’ process – equal to the leather tanning process. This report also touches on fur mislabelling in the fashion marketplace.