• scutiger@lemmy.world
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      Piñatex (Spanish pronunciation: [piɲaˈteks]) is the trade name for a non-biodegradable leather alternative made from cellulose fibres extracted from pineapple leaves, PLA (polylactic acid), and petroleum-based resin

      Still plastic, unfortunately.

      Cork is definitely a cleaner alternative, but I don’t know how durable it is in “leather” form.

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      Cork is cork, a lovely and great material with a ton of applications, but it’s not leather. It will not last as long and won’t withstand the abuse that leather can.

      Piñatex (Spanish pronunciation: [piɲaˈteks]) is the trade name for a non-biodegradable leather alternative made from cellulose fibres extracted from pineapple leaves, PLA (polylactic acid), and petroleum-based resin

      So, basically when the fibers decompose, it leaves PLA and petroleum byproducts.

      PLA, is a plastic. A bioplastic, sure, but contrary to popular belief, it will not degrade unless done under industrial composting conditions. It will not degrade in your backyard compost pile, and will break into microplastics.