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Vegan Leather Has Been Around Since the Ford Model T

August 23, 2023 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Vegan Leather Has Been Around since the Ford Model T

MotorTrend just published what is possibly the best article breaking down the ridiculousness of the "vegan leather" craze — which is anything but new. … [Read more...] about Vegan Leather Has Been Around Since the Ford Model T

Bentley Begins Tanning Leather in Olive Mill Wastewater

August 14, 2023 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Bentley Begins Tanning Leather in Olive Mill Wastewater

Bentley Motors is introducing its first fully organic Olive Tan Leather option this week at Monterey Car Week in California. … [Read more...] about Bentley Begins Tanning Leather in Olive Mill Wastewater

Senate Asks Lear About Forced Labor and Deforestation

July 25, 2023 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Lear to Acquire Vehicle Seating Company for 200 Million

The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance is asking Lear Corporation, the country's largest car seat manufacturer, to explain how it oversees its leather supply chain in Brazil to prevent the illegal importation of products made by forced labor or through deforestation. … [Read more...] about Senate Asks Lear About Forced Labor and Deforestation

Moore & Giles is Going Green with Solar Power!

July 22, 2023 by Nadeem

The Hog Ring - Moore & Giles is Going Green with Solar Power

Moore & Giles is going solar! In fact, they just completed the installation of a state-of-the-art solar energy system to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainability throughout the leather industry. … [Read more...] about Moore & Giles is Going Green with Solar Power!

Bridge of Weir Punches Back Against ‘Vegan Leather’

July 13, 2023 by Naseem

The Hog Ring - Bridge of Weir Punches Back Against Vegan Leather

Bridge of Weir is taking aim at so-called "vegan leather" producers, challenging them to backup their claims that their synthetic material is more sustainable and longer lasting than genuine leather. … [Read more...] about Bridge of Weir Punches Back Against ‘Vegan Leather’

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