Plant-Based Leather Products Provide Alternatives For Upscale Clothiers
Source: https://cleantechnica.com/
Author: Carolyn Fartuna
Leather production is linked to serious sustainability issues, linked unalterably as a byproduct of the meat industry and connected as well to deforestation, water and land overuse, and greenhouse gas emissions, all of which are contributing to the climate crisis. Instead of animal hides or oil, it’s time to switch to renewable resources and natural waste for the sturdiest and most alluring textiles. Mycelium leather been created by the scientists and engineers at Bolt Threads. Recognizing that textile manufacturing is one of the most polluting industries on the planet, Bolt makes materials to benefit people and the environment. By re-engineering the process from inputs through the end of life, Bolt aims to reduce the long-term environmental impact of their materials and to create a better world.