This sleek tote bag looks just like leather, but is made from plants
Briefly

"Leather bags and shoes have an enormous environmental footprint. Cattle ranching is responsible for deforestation, biodiversity loss, and soil erosion around the world, and producing cow hides generates a lot of carbon."
"Most artificial leather is not much better. Many brands say they have 'vegan' or 'eco-friendly' alternatives to leather, but their products are basically made of plastic."
"Pangaia has launched a new tote bag that offers a glimpse at a better alternative. The GAIA bag is made of a new textile called Mirum, developed by NFW, made of rubber and other bio-based materials."
"At the end of its life, the GAIA bag is either recyclable or compostable. It marks a significant step away from the reliance on environmentally damaging leather and plastics."
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