Pinatex - Leather Made from Pineapple Leaves

This is so cool … Dole has formed a partnership with Ananas Anam in the Philippines to turn its leftover pineapple leaves (created from the harvesting of the pineapples) into a sustainable leather alternative for the fashion industry to make sneakers and jackets and other items. It’s part of the brand’s attempt to take the natural harvest of food and turn it into something friendly to the planet and in service to its people. Bravo!

Hopefully an inspiration to other brands who could also take a natural part of its production and turn it into something even more useful.

What’s your experience? JIM