We Need to Talk About Leather, Plastic, and Greenwashing

Описание: Leather has a massive environmental cost, but “vegan leather” isn’t the clean solution it’s often marketed as. From livestock emissions and toxic tanning chemicals to plastic-based alternatives that never biodegrade, this video breaks down the real impact of leather, pleather, and plant-based options. We’ll look at what materials are actually available, where greenwashing happens, and what to watch out for if you want to make more sustainable fashion choices.

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Brands mentioned:
AppleSkin: https://moea.io/pages/appleskin
Reishi: https://www.mycoworks.com/blog/reishi...
Wine leather: https://www.vegeacompany.com/sustaina...
Pinatex: https://www.ananas-anam.com/
Desserto: https://desserto.com.mx/e-lca
Mirum: https://nfw.earth/mirum

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