The BMW Group says it will begin offering "fully vegan" interiors on some of its most popular vehicles starting in 2023. … [Read more...] about BMW to Offer ‘Fully Vegan’ Interiors in 2023
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Industry Pros Defend Leather at AutoTech: Detroit
Fernando Caccia, managing director of Bader Leather in Rochester, Michigan, says anyone who believes leather car interiors are harmful to the environment is grossly misinformed. … [Read more...] about Industry Pros Defend Leather at AutoTech: Detroit
ILM: Biomaterials Should Target Synthetics, Not Leather
Why are makers of biomaterials, like cactus and mushroom leather, targeting the genuine leather industry instead of manufacturers of synthetic materials made, in part, with fossil fuels? … [Read more...] about ILM: Biomaterials Should Target Synthetics, Not Leather
Why Eco-Friendly Fabrics aren’t so Simple
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
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
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