plastic-free waste-free leather by Natural Fiber Welding

According to data from the United Nations, it is estimated that the global fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions, 92 million tons of annual landfill waste, and 20% of water wastage. It is paramount that the fashion industry deals with waste on an urgent basis. One such initiative is seen with Ralph Lauren-Backed Materials Company, Natural Fiber Welding (NFW), a technology company commercializing sustainable materials for a circular economy, will be setting up a new facility in Illinois, USA to develop plastic-free, plant-based leather.