Turning Pineapple Waste into Vegan Leather: Dole and Ananas Anam's 83% Organic Waste Cut Creates Piñatex Fashion Line
By Tejal Somvanshi
Dole, Rais Case, and Ananas Anam are collaborating to create sustainable vegan leather from pineapple leaf waste through a novel alliance.
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The creative material at the centre of this partnership, Piñatex, is made from fibres that would otherwise end up in landfills.
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More than 200 international brands, such as Nike and Hugo Boss, have used Piñatex into their product ranges.
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This sustainable programme has revolutionised waste management procedures in the sector, resulting in an amazing 83% reduction in organic waste.
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Because the project creates jobs and additional revenue, local communities in the Philippines gain economically.
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Notwithstanding its achievements, Piñatex still confronts obstacles on its path, such as the usage of non-biodegradable polymers in certain goods.
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Style and sustainability come together in Rais Case's limited edition Vida Bag, which exemplifies how Piñatex can be used practically.
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Technological advancements have made the process of extracting fibres from pineapple leaves more efficient, such as automated decorticating machines.
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The initiative's leaders emphasise how the fashion industry must strike a balance between social, ecological, and cultural growth and financial success.
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