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Grangers to manufacture & market Nike agrees to stop buying amazon
Sof Sole in the UK leather following greenpeace report
Shoe giant’s decision puts and now we need to see other
pressure on Clarks, Reebok and companies follow their lead.”
Adidas to take similar steps The Greenpeace report has
The global sportswear already caused significant
company Nike has announced movement within the Brazilian
that it is to stop buying leather cattle industry, and it is hoped
from the Amazon region of that Nike’s decision will help
Brazil, following concerns that pave the way for an industry
its shoes and trainers could be wide moratorium on the
driving the destruction of the destruction of forests for cattle
world’s largest rainforest and ranching. Greenpeace is
contributing to climate change. demanding that other shoe
The move follows a Green- companies such as Reebok,
peace report which exposed Clarks and Adidas follow Nike’s
how cattle hides from defor- lead and support a moratorium.
ested areas were contaminating The policy document that
the supply chains of a number Nike signed today requires all of
of global brands including Nike, its suppliers “to certify that
Clarks, Adidas and Reebok. they are supplying leather for
Deforestation for cattle Nike Inc. products from cattle
ranching in Brazil alone is now raised outside the Amazon
Sof Sole, America’s No.1 below ultimate sneaker cleaner. Its
the biggest driver of deforesta- biome.” This policy will be in
the ankle shoe care brand, is to deep cleaning formulation
tion anywhere in the world. A place until Nike feels that a
be manufactured and marketed releases a powerful cleaning
host of British sports stars are reliable system of governance -
in the UK by Grangers at its foam on contact and it
sponsored by Nike and wear with full traceability of cattle
Alfreton base in Derbyshire. comes with a convenient
their products, including Wayne products which includes the
Grangers has selected three scrubber top.
Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, and the guarantee that those products
of the most popular lines which The lime green can identifies
entire English Rugby Union are not causing deforestation -
will be presented in 200ml the “Fresh Fogger” which is a
team. Reacting to the news, in place in the Amazon.
aerosol cans in distinctive fast-acting deodoriser which
Greenpeace forest campaigner These suppliers then have
colourways to make it easy for offers a clean fresh scent. It is
Sarah Shoraka said: until July 2010 to create a fully
customers to distinguish them highly effective not only on
“Nike has recognised that traceable supply system, which
by functionality and they are shoes and gym bags but also
trampling over the Amazon will provide reliable proof that
priced to retail at £2.99. works a treat on stale-smelling
rainforest to produce leather any leather used for Nike shoes
The blue “Water Proofer” clothing.
for its trainers is an has not been sourced from
is made from a fast drying Dave Watkins of Grangers
unacceptable way of doing recently deforested areas.
silicon format which not only comments: “The brand has a
business. Preparing land for The Greenpeace report, enti-
protects all sports shoes, great pedigree and, with our
cattle ranching is now the tled Slaughtering the Amazon
trekking boots etc. from water manufacturing capacity in the
single biggest cause of defor- was released on June 1st. It can
but also extends their life. UK, we are confident that we
estation in the world and a be viewed at www.greenpeace.
The “Instant Cleaner”, in a can provide stockists with a
major driver of climate change. org/international/press/re-
burnt orange can, is the service to match”.
“Nike has taken a bold step, ports/slaughtering-the-amazon
Leather elite celebrate success and look forward to future developments at the University
Over 250 visitors from the leather and leather education. Complementary subject Support – Jonathan Cooke
fashion industries across the world areas of leather, fashion and design will
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Sustainability and the Environment –
attended a special celebratory event at bring together the Schools of Applied Richard Daniels
The University of Northampton over the Sciences and The Arts to take forward
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Research – Tony Covington
weekend. new courses and collaborative business
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Innovation – Mike Redwood
A prestigious awards ceremony and projects. Almost £5,000, including
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Design – Coach Inc
fashion show at Park Campus on Saturday Government matched funding, was raised
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Manufacturing – Tony Marriott
evening was part of three days of on the night to support the plans.
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Journalism – Bob Higham
activities in Northampton and London, The event culminated in an award
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Special mention for Journalism –
commemorating 100 years of leather ceremony to honour the contributions Shelagh Davy
education at the University’s British made to leather education over the last
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Education – Colin Jones
School of Leather Technology (BSLT). 100 years. The full list of winners:
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Supplying the Industry –
Plans for a cutting-edge Institute for John Basford
Leather and Design Futures were unveiled
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Philanthropy and Support –
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Lifetime Contribution – Robert Sykes
to guests during the evening, marking the The Leathersellers’ Company
University’s position as a global leader in
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Special mention for Philanthropy and
www.northampton.ac.uk/leathercentenary
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