If you read enough articles about startup textile companies and their big plans for eco-friendly textiles, you might start believing that it's an easy swap: leather for mushrooms. But a recent article from Fast Company explains why it's more complicated than that. … [Read more...] about Why Eco-Friendly Fabrics aren’t so Simple
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This Mercedes-Benz Interior is Basically a Salad
Mercedes-Benz just unveiled an all-electric concept car with an interior trimmed in mushrooms, cactus, bamboo and other organic materials. … [Read more...] about This Mercedes-Benz Interior is Basically a Salad
Rolls-Royce Says Vegan Leather isn’t Luxury
Some automakers are discontinuing the use of leather in their interiors, but not Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. In fact, the company's CEO says doing so could compromise luxury. … [Read more...] about Rolls-Royce Says Vegan Leather isn’t Luxury
Add ‘Mushroom Leather’ to the Growing List of Alternative Fabrics
Remember when having fungus growing inside your car was a bad thing? Well, times have changed. … [Read more...] about Add ‘Mushroom Leather’ to the Growing List of Alternative Fabrics
ILM Responds to NYT Report on Leather and Deforestation
International Leather Maker (ILM) has responded to last month's report in The New York Times linking US demand for automotive leather to Amazon deforestation. … [Read more...] about ILM Responds to NYT Report on Leather and Deforestation
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