Plant-Based Leather Alternative Contains Zero Plastics

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesApr 1, 2025, 10:07 am175 pts
Alt. Leather, a startup based in Melbourne, Australia, has designed an entirely eco-based leather alternative made from natural fibers and agricultural waste that provides an animal-free option using zero plastics. The new material looks and feels like leather and is meant to replace conventional leather…

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