How vegan is vegan leather, and what is the future of this alternative to animal-based leather? In this article, we summarize the literature on the topic, including how damaging animal-based leather is to the environment, the different types of so-called vegan leather, and the future of truly 100% plant-based leather, an important element of a sustainable future.
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By John Zarwan on Jul 18, 2022
when I was in India in the early 70s, a store was selling leather sandals "made from already dead animals"