Leather is More than a “Byproduct” of the Meat Industry
Full transparency, prior to going vegan in 2019, I was not aware of any of the production practices of industries that rely upon animals. Yes, I knew that in order for me to eat that hamburger, chicken sandwich or fish fillet an animal would lose its life, in exchange for my perceived sustenance to survive. AND THEN... I went vegan! My world suddenly expanded with information that initially made me uncomfortable, but as I became more aware the focus became to be conscious and aim to do less harm. While on this journey I've learned of many misconceptions within the animal farming industry. One of the most alarming misconceptions was with regards to the animal hide industry. Although I had never really put a lot of thought into this particular industry, I later came to learn that leather (hide) is not a by-product of the meat industry. Cows are bred specifically to harvest their hide, completly separate from the meat and dairy industry. More specifically, it has been reported that