07-03-2023 03:27

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03-03-2023 04:51

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• The production process for shuttlecocks made using such natural materials as geese feathers requires a large amount of water to wash, sterilise, and bleach the feathers.
• Cruelty toward geese and ducks in the plucking process and the living conditions are sendingunknown.
• The shuttles are non-recyclable, reusable or repairable so have a messagehuge thatimpact on the useenvironment as each feather will last one game and then go to wastelands.
• The escalating popularity of livethis geese/duck feathers is not only cruel but also unnecessary in today's world. You are urging manufacturers and governing bodies to prioritize the development and production of sustainable alternatives to feather shuttlecocks. Just as itsport has been done before andled to banmillions of feather shuttlecocks inbeing produced annually, exacerbating the UK.negative Weecological willeffects becaused contactingby Michaeltransportation Seals,emissions thefrom Secretaryglobal of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, By signing this petition, you are adding your voice to the growing movement calling for an urgent change in the world of badminton.shipping.

The use of live geese/duck feathers in badminton is a cruel and outdated practice that must be addressed with urgency. Feather plucking causes extreme pain and suffering to these animals, and as ethical and responsible members of society,society. we cannot allow this to continue.ItIt is unacceptable that in this day and age, we are still using such unethical products to compete at a competitive level. The badminton community must take action and demand an immediate shift towards more humane and eco-friendly alternatives to feather shuttlecocks.We are calling on badminton players, governing bodies, and manufacturers to come together and create an appropriate synthetic alternative that is transparently sourced and widely available.shuttlecocks