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Jaguar Land Rover Invests in Plant-Based Leather Company

June 14, 2023 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Jaguar Land Rover Invests in Plant-Based Leather Company

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) just invested in Uncaged Innovations. a New York-based startup focused on plant-based alternatives to leather. … [Read more...] about Jaguar Land Rover Invests in Plant-Based Leather Company

Making Car Interiors from Coffee, Eggs and Lentils

March 8, 2023 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Making Car Interiors from Coffee, Eggs and Lentils

Future car interiors could be made from a host of grocery store items — including coffee, eggs, walnuts, flax seed, rice and lentils. … [Read more...] about Making Car Interiors from Coffee, Eggs and Lentils

Volkswagen is Making Faux Leather from Coffee Beans

February 20, 2023 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Volkswagen is Making Faux Leather from Coffee Beans

Among the many sustainable materials that Volkswagen is experimenting with is a faux leather made from coffee bean skins. … [Read more...] about Volkswagen is Making Faux Leather from Coffee Beans

GM Files Patent for New Faux Leather Evotex

January 23, 2023 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - GM Files Patent for New Faux Leather Evotex

General Motors has filed a patent for a new line of faux leather material called Evotex. … [Read more...] about GM Files Patent for New Faux Leather Evotex

Why Vegan Leather isn’t as Sustainable as You Think

January 11, 2023 By Nadeem Muaddi

The Hog Ring - Why Vegan Leather isnt as Sustainable as You Think

We all know that the term "vegan leather" is largely a misnomer. But have you ever heard it explained so well? … [Read more...] about Why Vegan Leather isn’t as Sustainable as You Think

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