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United Kingdom·Textiles·Founded 2013
Piñatex (Ananas Anam)
Model to followPiñatex is a leather alternative made from pineapple-leaf fibers, a byproduct of the pineapple harvest that would otherwise be burned or discarded. The material is used by fashion, footwear, and accessory brands worldwide.
feedstock
Uses agricultural waste from pineapple farming
The lesson
Turning an existing agricultural waste stream into a premium material creates value for farmers as well as end users.
Relevant pillars
Circular EconomyClean Air / Land / Water /BiodiversityHuman & Animal RightsInnovation & Design Processes