Leather’s environmental impact is often misplaced. If you thought that leather is better than its synthetic alternatives because it is a “natural” material that will eventually decompose, think again. Every leather item in your wardrobe not only comes with cruelty but also bears a hefty price-tag for the planet. The livestock industry is responsible for nearly 15% of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions and contributes significantly to deforestation.
People often forget how toxic the leather tanning process could be for the planet and workers. An animal decomposes when it’s natural. However, for the leather material to last, the animal skin undergoes a lot of chemical treatments, after which it isn’t going to decompose in your wardrobe. These workers who process leather are often victims of deadly diseases, respiratory illness, and skin conditions due to exposure to toxic chemicals. Animal cruelty, usage of chemicals, cutting down of rainforests and fires to clear forests for cattle farming and the use of energy for producing leather altogether makes leather a rather unsustainable material compared to faux leather options.
Each of their vegan bags features a lining made from 100 percent recycled bottles, known as R-PET.
Fair wages and transparency: The founder of Miomojo confirmed that all their bags and accessories are produced ethically in China where the workers are paid fair living wages. The company is also transparent about the materials they use for making their bags. They confirm that they use PU, instead of PVC, and are working towards incorporating more sustainable materials in their bags.
Eco-friendly packaging: To demonstrate its committed efforts towards sustainability, Miomojo uses plastic-free eco-friendly packaging. All their bags come in a brown paper bag, made from recycled paper. Even the tape used to secure the bag is made from paper. The tags are made from recycled paper, and the string is made of biodegradable rope instead of plastic that’s commonly used for hand tags. All this together serve to reduce waste to contribute to the health and well being of the planet.
Currently, Miomojo is showing its support and making an impact during the pandemic by offering 40 percent of sales proceeds from their online store to hospitals in Italy. This generous act to help the victims of covid-19 demonstrates the brand’s commitment to sustainability and shows that fashion can be used for good too!
Oh, did I mention all their bags have received the PETA stamp of approval? You can shop from their online store and get free worldwide delivery while helping the animals!
P.S.: All the opinions shared in this post are mine. Please note, that while this is sponsored post, all the opinions, thoughts, and review in the article are genuine and unbiased. I never recommend a product or service if I don’t like it, and always stay true and fair to my readers.
