Researchers at Imperial College London have genetically engineered bacteria to grow animal- and plastic-free leather that dyes itself. In recent years, scientists and companies have started using ...

The Deforestation-Free Call to Action for Leather calls on brands and retailers to ensure sourcing of bovine leather from deforestation-free supply chains by 2030 or earlier. Industries are at varying ...

Plastic-Free Vegan Leather That Dyes Itself Grown From Bacteria Researchers have genetically engineered bacteria to grow animal- and plastic-free leather that dyes itself. News Published: April 4, ...

Professor Ellis said: “Microbes are already directly addressing many of the problems of animal and plastic-based leather, and we plan to get them ready to expand into new colours, materials and maybe ...