Скачать или смотреть Leathertainment on the go! Episode 2 | Is Vegan Leather Really Vegan?

This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.

In this episode, we’re tackling the controversial topic of vegan leather. What does it really mean? Is it truly vegan if it’s made of plastic? And how does it impact the environment, animals, and your values?

We discuss:
✅ The rise of vegan leather and how it’s often petroleum-based plastic.
✅ Why the term “vegan leather” can be misleading and how to spot the difference.
✅ The environmental cost of plastic-based alternatives – from microplastics to landfill.
✅ The importance of bio-based and truly natural alternatives.
✅ Why leather, as a byproduct of the meat and dairy industry, might be the more sustainable and ethical choice.
✅ The challenge for consumers: to dig deeper, read the labels, and demand better choices.

This episode isn’t about shaming anyone – it’s about empowering you to make informed decisions. Whether you’re vegan, a leather enthusiast, or just someone who cares about what you’re buying, we’re here to help you see past the marketing and find the truth.

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TITLE: Leathertainment on the go! Episode 2 | Is Vegan Leather Really Vegan?

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CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro: Questioning “Vegan Leather”
The episode kicks off with a provocative question: does “vegan leather” really mean what it says?
00:49 - What is Vegan Leather?
Florian unpacks the confusion and mislabeling behind vegan leather – is it even leather?
02:05 - The Plastic Problem in Alternative Materials
We explore how most “vegan leather” is petroleum-based plastic and what that means for the planet.
03:48 - The Greenwashing Game
The marketing illusion: how plastic is rebranded as “vegan” to make you feel good while harming the environment.
06:03- True Veganism vs. Plastic Choices
Why real vegans wouldn’t want plastic, and the need for truly bio-based alternatives.
07:48 - The Challenge for Consumers
How can you tell if a product is genuinely sustainable or just plastic disguised as leather?
09:15 - Durability & End of Life: Leather vs. Plastic
Why real leather goods can last decades, while plastic alternatives become waste.
14:32 - The Role of Big Brands & Greenwashing
How companies like Apple and Tesla market plastic as “better than leather” and why we should be skeptical.
16:45 - Educating Ourselves as Consumers
How to read labels, spot hidden plastics, and make informed, conscious choices.
20:07 - Microplastics & Fashion’s Dirty Secret
How polyester and plastic fibers in fashion harm the oceans and our health.
22:59 - Consumer Power & Demanding Change
Why giving feedback to brands and refusing plastic-based materials can shift the market.
24:38 - A Call to Action: Choose Natural, Not Plastic
Leather isn’t the problem – plastic is. Rethink your choices and start a conversation.
25:43 - Teaser for Next Episode: The Legacy of Leather
A sneak peek at what’s coming next – how leather has been part of human civilization for millennia.

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