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This leather is made out of cacti — Future Blink

Leather from cows? Never heard of it.
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This leather is made out of cacti — Future Blink
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A sneak peek at the innovations that will change our everyday lives in the future.

Desserto was designed to change the world of leather by being made from cacti and being partially biodegradable.

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