The Chinese-owned electric car brand publishes a Total Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to calculate the carbon emissions of materials used in the construction of its cars. PVC-based finishes are "the worst of the worst". Leather is more environmentally friendly because it is a by-product of the meat industry. But Polestar does not want to help increase meat production. Buy leather only if its value is less than 1% of the value of the whole cattle. [Polestar slams industry 'greenwashing' - GoAuto]
As China moves away from synthetic products and moves closer to high-tech industries, Bangladesh's footwear industry could fill much of the vacancy left in the leather substitute market, which was worth $84.1 billion in 2020, says the Financial Express. This market is expected to increase exponentially to $174.7 billion by the end of 2031. [Export potential of synthetic leather footwear thefinancialexpress]
A new report by retail analytics firm Edited examined the steps designers took to lessen their environmental footprint, from using botanical dyes (Gabriela Hearst) and biodegradable materials (Stine Goya) to repurposing sets like Prada, which plans to resell the carpeting it used. [On the Runway, Innovation Trails Upcycling Deadstock Fabrics - Sourcing Journal]
The Leather and Hide Council of America has shared data for leather exports in 2021. Cow hides values rebounded in 2021, after falling to their lowest levels in May 2020. The COVID-19 impact has decreased, but the leather industry continues to deal with weaker demand, the escalation of replacement products and logistical problems. Slaughter declining in 2022. LHCA Defends the image of leather: “Real Leather. Stay Different”.
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