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21-year-old turns tomato waste into eco leather, wins award
short by / on Thursday, 11 December, 2025
21-year-old engineering student Pritesh Mistry from Mumbai turned tomato waste into a plant-based biodegradable leather alternative under his brand 'Bioleather'. The material is cruelty-free, plastic-free and water-resistant. His innovation earned him the Best Innovation in Textiles award at the PETA Vegan Fashion Awards for creating a sustainable leather substitute.
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