Kiwi Leather Innovations
The Chris and Sam Podcast · Chris Hanlon & Sam Elton-Walters
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Show Notes
Summary
This episode from Fieldays 2025 Sam chats with Chris from Kiwi Leather Innovations – the visionary team turning surplus kiwifruit into high-quality, eco-friendly vegan leather right here in New Zealand. 🥝👜
Discover how Kiwi Leather Innovations is tackling food industry waste, collaborating with scientists at Scion, and pushing the boundaries of sustainable materials with their creative approach. Chris gives us the inside scoop on the challenges (including breaking pasta machines!), the process, and their exciting plans for the year ahead. Plus, there’s talk of recycled paper mills, fashion, and a few TV show favorites for good measure!
Curious about the future of sustainable products? Want to support local ingenuity? This episode is a must-listen.
Links
Kiwi Leather Innovations Website
Kiwi Leather Innovations Facebook Page
Kiwi Leather Innovations Instagram Page
Kiwi Leather Innovations LinkedIn
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