The Future of Leather: How Pineapple Leaves, Cacti, and Mycelium Are Revolutionizing the Industry

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By Linnea HarrisJul 2, 2022, 11:00 am602 ptsHot
Leather is everywhere – in our shoes, our purses and luggage, our winter jackets and stylish furniture – but its effect is seen globally. To create the leather for our clothing, homewares, and other purposes, billions of cows are slaughtered each year. The livestock sector – which produces both food…

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