Global craze for collagen linked to Brazilian deforestation

Investigation finds cases of the wellness product, hailed for its anti-ageing benefits, being derived from cattle raised on farms damaging tropical forestWhat is collagen and why is it so popular in the beauty industry?Tens of thousands of cattle raised on farms that are damaging tropical forests in Brazil are being used to produce collagen - the active ingredient in health supplements at the centre of a global wellness craze.The links between beef and soya and deforestation in Brazil are well known, but little attention has been given to the booming collagen industry, worth an estimated $4bn (?3.32bn).This story was produced with support from the Pulitzer Center's Rainforests Investigations Network Continue reading...