Muthu, Subramanian Senthilkannan. creator author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut Ramchandani, Mukta. author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut SpringerLink (Online service) text sz 2024 1st ed. 2024. monographic eng

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access XII, 116 p. 46 illus., 34 illus. in color. online resource. Environmental toxicity and sustainability are major areas of research for the leather industry, as well as for the larger luxury and fashion industry. Several alternatives to traditional animal-based leather have been introduced in the market as “vegan” leather, e.g. the pineapple skin leather Piñatex, mycelium (mushroom leather), apple leather, cactus leather, and PU/PVC faux leather. However, a clear assessment of the sustainability (e.g. carbon/water footprint, LCA) for these alternatives is missing. The aim of this book is to provide clarity and a coherent structural assessment of sustainable vegan or vegetarian alternatives of leather. This book contributes to the current research within sustainability and environmental impact, production, and consumption aspects of these materials. Chapter 1 Definitions, Government Regulations, and Norms Within the “Vegan/Vegetarian Leather” Industry -- Chapter 2 Environmental Issues of Conventional Leather and Need for Vegan Leather -- Chapter 3 Environmental Footprint, Toxicity, and Life Cycle Assessment Within the Vegan Leather Industry -- Chapter 4 Natural/Agro-derived Versus Artificial Vegan Leather -- Chapter 5 Producers’ Dilemma -- Chapter 6 Reconciling the Sustainable Consumer Behavior Dimensions -- Chapter 7 Sustaining the Vegan Leather Industry -- Chapter 8 Conclusion and Outlook. by Subramanian Senthilkannan Muthu, Mukta Ramchandani. Building materials Environment Industries Wood, fabric, and textiles Environmental Sciences Sector and Industry Studies TA418.95-455.2 9783031653650 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65365-0 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-65365-0 240926 20251030113106.0 978-3-031-65365-0