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In the world of fashion, freedom of choice is a cornerstone of the ethics of the fur industry. Fur as a luxury is a conscious choice for individuals to make as part of their lifestyle. The industry values the freedom that everyone shares in determining personal choices, be it relationships, travel destinations or fashion preferences. It strongly opposes calls to restrict or prohibit individuals from making choices about what they wear, embodying a commitment to personal freedom.
When critics of fur express their views, the narrative often centres on a call for a complete ban on fur-related activities, whether trade, breeding or collection. This all-or-nothing approach is seen as immature and intolerant by those working in the fur sector, who believe that different choices and perspectives should be welcomed in society.
Environmental and social sustainability
The Furever by Csanyi manufactory places great emphasis on environmental and social sustainability. Environmental sustainability, defined as meeting needs without compromising the capacity of the environment for future generations, is key to this innovative fur manufacturer.
Modern fur farms are setting an example of efficiency and sustainability by using waste products from other industries, such as eggs, cheese, fish and meat, as feed for fur animals. Fur farm by-products, including manure and animal fat, are recycled to produce biofuels, cement, pharmaceuticals and fertilisers. This approach minimises environmental impacts and is in line with sustainability principles.
Wild fur from carefully managed populations in North America and Russia meets strict standards set by federal, state, provincial and territorial governments. Licensed trappers use controlled traps during regulated seasons to ensure sustainable harvests without negatively impacting animal populations.
The stitching and dyeing process, a critical aspect of fur preservation, is strictly regulated. Government controls ensure that the final product and emissions meet the highest standards. The process uses salts (filtered from the emissions) and sawdust to clean the leather. The sawdust can be recycled to generate energy for mechanical processes, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable practices.
Social sustainability, a more nuanced concept, is an integral part of the fur industry. Employing around a million people worldwide and contributing tens of billions of dollars to the economy each year, fur businesses play a vital role in tax revenues and incomes for rural communities. Often family-owned, these businesses pass skills from generation to generation. In addition, fur supports indigenous communities, enabling them to maintain traditional lifestyles while providing for their families in challenging climatic conditions.
However, the fur industry recognises that it faces challenges in public communication. Continued efforts to review and improve welfare standards, improve processes, produce better quality products and transparently demonstrate environmental and social sustainability are key to maintaining the sector's 'licence to operate' in the future.
