<p>This week, we find some <strong>good news</strong> in a surprising place: the fashion industry! We discuss the groundbreaking cultivated leather created by a North Carolina startup, featuring their star, a very much alive sanctuary cow named <strong>Angel</strong>. Biomedical engineer George Engelmeier grows real collagen from Angel's harmlessly-sampled skin cells on plant-based scaffolds, creating luxury leather goods like wallets and jewelry without the need for slaughter, toxic tanning chemicals, or heavy environmental impact. The discussion centers on whether this new, cruelty-free material—which dramatically reduces water use and emissions—can be considered truly "vegan," or if it simply represents the best path forward for the multi-billion dollar leather market.</p><p></p><p>As always like, share, follow and power to the people </p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wral.com/business/technology/lab-cultivated-leather-cow-october-2025/">Source: https://www.wral.com/business/technology/lab-cultivated-leather-cow-october-2025/</a></p>
