Fur Free Orange County

Fur Free Orange County is a coalition dedicated to ending the sale of fur in our community, joining a worldwide movement for ethical fashion.

Global Stand Against Fur: The shift towards fur-free fashion is accelerating as over 100 million animals suffer yearly from fur production. Renowned designers and retailers such as Chanel, Coach, Burberry, Gucci, Michael Kors, and many more have banned fur from their collections.

Regions and countries are taking action—California has outlawed the sale and manufacturing of fur, Hallandale Beach, FL, has followed suit, and numerous countries across Europe and Asia are joining the fur-free movement. See our Fact Sheet to learn more.

Local Impact: As Orange County, FL residents, we have a unique opportunity to contribute to this global momentum. Our mission is to halt fur sales within our county, aligning with the ethical tide sweeping across the globe.

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Dear Commissioner,

I hope this email finds you well. As a concerned resident of our community, I am writing to vocalize my support of the initiative by FurFreeOrangeCounty.org to ban the sale of new fur items in our county, a cause deeply important to me.

My concern stems not only from the inhumane treatment of animals in the fur industry but also from its environmental impact. The process of fur dressing, involving chemicals to prevent rotting, has been identified by the World Bank Group (2013) and echoed by Hoskins (2013) as one of the world's five worst industries for toxic metal pollution. This startling fact underscores the significant ecological footprint of the fur industry, far beyond the immediate cruelty to animals.

Each year, over 100 million animals, including beavers, dogs, cats, otters, raccoons, foxes, mink, and bears, suffer in this industry. When rabbits are included, the number of lives lost exceeds a billion. With many cruelty-free alternatives, continuing the trade and use of fur products seems unnecessary and ethically questionable.

The proposed ban on new fur items aligns with our community's values of animal welfare and environmental sustainability. For more details, please refer to the proposed ordinance here: Proposed ordinance

Your commitment to the well-being of the county has always been evident, and I appreciate your ongoing efforts in our community. I would be grateful to hear your views on this significant matter. Please email furfreeorangecounty@gmail.com with any further discussion or questions you might have.

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References
Hoskins, T. (2013, October 29). The Guardian. Retrieved December 6, 2023, from Is the fur trade sustainable? | Guardian sustainable business.
World Bank Group, Hettige, H., Martin, P., Singh, M., & Wheeler, D. (2013, June 25). The Industrial Pollution Projection System. World Bank Group e-Library.

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