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Newsletter – September 4, 2024
VW working on synthetic leather made from Hemp
By Stephen Edelstein, Green Car Reports
Volkswagen is working with German startup Revoltech on a hemp-based substitute for leather upholstery to help further lower the environmental impact of its vehicles.
The new material could see use in VW models by 2028, the automaker said. VW claims the hemp-based material can be produced at existing factories, and can be recycled or composted at the end of its useful life.
The material is made from residue of hemp cultivated for the food industry that would otherwise have no practical use, according to VW, which also claims the material is vegan and oil-free, unlike the synthetic leather upholstery some automakers put forth as a vegan alternative to animal hides.
“In our search for new materials, we are very open to new ideas from many different industries,” Kai Grünitz, head of the VW brand’s Technical Development unit, said in a statement.
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Hemp News Spotlight
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Texas Grapples with Hemp vs. Marijuana Laws
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Brazilian moms are leading the charge to secure CBD for sick kids
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Natural Grocers Works To Raise Awareness Of Regenerative Organic Agricultural Movement
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Clearing up confusion between organic and regenerative farming could boost green agriculture
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