Leftover apples go from wasteful to tasteful
Food waste remains a persistent global challenge, with approximately 13% of food produced lost between harvest and retail, and an estimated 17% wasted in households, food services, and retail. Fortunately, agrifood companies are increasingly stepping up to tackle this issue with innovative solutions. Among these innovators is Beyond Leather Materials, a Danish firm making waste beautiful.
Founded in 2017, Beyond Leather Materials is an innovator in turning waste into something useful, and their latest development is a leather alternative made from apple waste. The product is called Leap, an acronym for LEftover APples, and it utilizes apple pulp left over from juice and cider production, converting it into an 89% biobased leatherlike material.
Optimizing resources in every aspect
Beyond Leather Materials is contributing to the reduction of food waste and is dedicated to optimizing efficiency and minimizing production waste. Through energy-efficient production methods, Beyond Leather Materials has managed to significantly lower the environmental footprint, by generating less CO2e and reducing water consumption.
Each square meter of Leap saves approximately 1.8kg of leftover apples from landfills, making a significant dent in the amount of apples that goes to waste.
Each square meter of Leap saves approximately 1.8kg of leftover apples from landfills
Next-gen material for all industries
Leap finds applications across diverse industries including small leather goods, furniture, home décor, and soon to be ready for automotive interiors. Companies seeking to integrate the innovative leather alternative material into their product line, can now choose from an expanded range of specifications, including 1.5-meter-wide rolls, as well as a variety of colors and textures.
Beyond Leather Materials is committed to advancing material science through technology and food waste resources. Their Leap material exemplifies their dedication to transforming waste into high-quality, next-gen material that meets the high industry standards.
