Automotive leather supplier Pangea is putting its leftover hides to good use — donating 600 of them to Pingree Detroit, a Michigan company that turns reclaimed auto leather into premium goods while creating jobs for U.S. veterans and Detroit residents. … [Read more...] about Pangea Turns Leftover Auto Leather Into Opportunity for Detroit Veterans
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Mercedes-Benz GLC Debuts World’s First Vegan Certified Interior
Mercedes-Benz is taking a big step toward sustainability with the new electric GLC. It's the first car in the world to feature an interior certified by The Vegan Society. … [Read more...] about Mercedes-Benz GLC Debuts World’s First Vegan Certified Interior
This Cadillac’s Wood Trim is Actually Recycled Newspapers
Cadillac has gone all-out to trim its new Optiq SUV in sustainable materials, including a cabin veneer made from recycled newspaper. … [Read more...] about This Cadillac’s Wood Trim is Actually Recycled Newspapers
PETA Claims Renault Is Going Fully Leather-Free — Is It True?
Renault might be the latest automaker to ditch animal leather, according to a press release from PETA France. The animal rights group says that following discussions with the French automaker, Renault has agreed to eliminate leather across its entire lineup by the end of this year. … [Read more...] about PETA Claims Renault Is Going Fully Leather-Free — Is It True?
This Eco-Friendly Leather Alternative is Made from… Kiwifruit?!
What do you do when life gives you 50,000 tons of rejected kiwifruit? If you're Shelley Houston, you turn it into automotive-grade faux leather. … [Read more...] about This Eco-Friendly Leather Alternative is Made from… Kiwifruit?!
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