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"In a high-end fashion store or luxury car showroom, the term “vegan leather”
sends a strong message of quality. For many shoppers, it promises the look and
feel of real leather without using animal skins. As brands move away from
animal leather, “vegan” has come to suggest something that is both kinder to
animals and better for the planet.
However, the reality is more complicated. While these materials remove animal
products, they often replace one environmental problem with another. Vegan
leather is not one material, but a broad label that covers everything from
plastic coatings to plant-based surfaces, which is why regulators are starting
to question vague green claims.
The appeal of leather alternatives is easy to understand. Concerns about animal
welfare, climate change and deforestation have pushed shoppers and brands
towards options that seem more responsible.
As a result, “vegan leather” is often seen as the better choice – even though
how long it lasts, and where it ends up, is rarely questioned."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
