Out west, where cattle ranches have long held sway, cowhide leather may be losing its luster. "You can't grow a cow to spec," said MycoWorks co-founder Sophia Wang. "Cows just do what they do. So, ...

Leather has been a staple of human fashion for millennia, but the fashion industry is increasingly embracing more sustainable alternatives. Traditional leather comes mainly from cows, and cattle ...

A major French car maker has committed to eliminating the use of animal leather interiors across its entire range by the end of the year in a move that will make vegans very happy indeed. While the ...

SAN ANTONIO — Animal rights nonprofit, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), said in a press release Monday that it sent a letter to North Star Mall Senior General Manager Brenda ...

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Scientists have used genetic engineering to produce leather that is animal- and plastic-free, the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications says in its weekly bulletin.

Consider your leather shoes, jacket or chair. They're functional, durable and stylish, but their production is fraught with problems. Leather buyers face shortages and animal rights groups say it is ...

In a 72,900-square-foot former pharmaceutical facility in Nutley, New Jersey, test tubes sit atop lab tables crowded with microscopes and trays of materials. Out in the main area, huge fermentation ...

If you’re shopping for leather shoes, belts and clothes, you might be finding more and more products labeled as “vegan.” Some brands are marketing these items as a more sustainable choice over ...