There are a lot of variations in leather--from cowhide to sheepskin to snakeskin - each with its own pros and cons.
Read MoreThe U.S. leather industry purchases hides, which are natural by-products of meat and dairy consumption that would otherwise go to waste, and transforms them into durable, versatile and beautiful real leather products. However, the recent rise of synthetics in consumer products, and shift away from real leather, risk disrupting this critical recycling process and causing irreparable environmental damage.
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