{"id":64241,"date":"2024-10-01T14:46:26","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T19:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/?p=64241"},"modified":"2024-10-01T14:46:26","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T19:46:26","slug":"leather-lab-la-empresa-peruana-que-revoluciona-la-moda-sostenible-con-biocuero-hecho-de-residuos-alimenticios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/universomola.com\/en\/leather-lab-la-empresa-peruana-que-revoluciona-la-moda-sostenible-con-biocuero-hecho-de-residuos-alimenticios\/","title":{"rendered":"Leather Lab, the Peruvian company that reforms sustainable fashion with bio-leather made from food waste"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Nicole Alejandra Benavides \/ Translated by Samai P\u00e1ez<\/span><\/p>\n

The Peruvian company <\/span>Leather Lab<\/b> has taken a decisive step towards the future of sustainable fashion by developing bio-leather from fruit and vegetable residues. This entrepreneurship, founded in 2021 by biotechnologist Gustavo Castillo, uses agro-industrial waste such as avocado shells, mango and purple corn to produce an eco-friendly material with the same quality and resistance of traditional leather, but with a drastically lower environmental impact.<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to the financing of <\/span>ProInn\u00f3vate<\/b>, Leather Lab has managed to scale its production and is currently developing prototypes of bags, purses and wallets with bio-leather, which are being validated for commercialization both nationally and internationally. This material not only saves up to 90% of water in its production, but also is completely biodegradable and does not generate a carbon footprint.<\/span><\/p>\n

This project is a pioneer in the implementation of circular economy principles in the Peruvian textile industry, transforming what was previously considered waste into a sustainable and socially responsible solution. Leather Lab has also established alliances with agricultural communities, generating additional income for producers through waste collection.<\/span><\/p>\n

With expansion plans towards Europe, Leather Lab seeks to position itself as a leader in the global market for sustainable textiles, showcasing that innovation can be a key driver for change in fashion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sources:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/elperuano.pe\/noticia\/239034-jovenes-peruanos-crean-biocuero-sostenible-a-partir-de-residuos<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/infomercado.pe\/bioleather-lab-la-primera-biorefineria-que-produce-biocuero-sostenible-a-partir-de-residuos-agroindustriales-planea-expandirse-a-europa\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/creeasll.pe\/2024\/03\/15\/produce-jovenes-peruanos-crean-biocuero-a-partir-de-residuos-de-frutos-y-vegetales\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n



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