Apple Leather

Apple Leather is made from the apples of Northern Italy. The apples are juiced, but instead of letting their peels and pomace go to waste, the cellulose pulp is upcycled and ground into a fine powder. The powder is mixed with harmless, non-toxic, organic pigment and transforms into Bio-based leather. Apple leather is typically made from apple industry waste, such as apple peels and cores, which would otherwise be discarded as by-products. Utilizing these waste materials reduces overall waste and promotes a circular economy. The repurposing of the apple skin prevents their decomposition, thereby averting the harmful release of methane into the ecosystem. Apple leather also requires fewer resources compared to traditional leather production. The apple leather making process consumes less water, energy, and chemicals compared to traditional leather tanning, which often involves toxic substances and extensive water usage. Apple leather is generally biodegradable and compostable, meaning it can naturally break down over time without contributing to long-term waste. This reduces the amount of non-biodegradable waste that ends up in landfills and oceans.