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4. Some natural and plant-based leather substitutes

If you love the look and feel of leather, try one of the many animal hide alternatives. Plenty of plant-based leather textiles are now available, each much more health-conscious and environmentally friendly. Cork leather comes from the bark of cork oak trees, which grow back within a few years. Ocean leather consists of kelp. Piñatex is a newer leather substitute that comes from the cellulose fibers of pineapple leaves.

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