This USDA data is published every Thursday by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and reflects actual week-to-date cattle slaughter by classification for the week ending two weeks prior to document release day.
November 11 (Green Matters) – Mushroom Unleather Is the Latest Eco-Friendly Fabric to Be Embraced by Major Fashion Brands
For centuries, leather has been a part of fashion, culture, and even survival. But in more recent years, the world has been embracing a more sustainable and animal-friendly alternative: vegan leather. In fact, according to a report by Grand View Research, the world market for vegan leather could be worth $85 billion by the year 2025. As vegan leather continues to increase in popularity, more and more companies are jumping on the train, which in turn, has led to big advancements in the vegan leather industry. Once upon a time, “pleather” or plastic leather – made of polyvinyl chloride or polyurethane – was the only vegan option, but nowadays, some companies are turning to vegan leather options made from plants rather than plastic. That means the “leather” isn’t just vegan; it also means it’s sustainable. READ MORE
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