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LWG supports hide traceability systems in Brazil

28/04/2010

The Leather Working Group (LWG) has been working closely with Greenpeace and other non-government organisations in support of their campaign to eliminate deforestation in Brazil caused by cattle ranching.

The LWG recognises the importance of leather as a co-product of the meat industry and as a consequence has now included a section on hide traceability within its latest environmental stewardship document due to be launched later this year.

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