What Is Cactus Leather? Is It Sustainable?

Reading Time: < 1 minute

Takeaways:

  • Cactus leather comes from the prickly pear cactus, making it a sustainable material.
  • The cactus is harvested twice a year by cutting off only mature cactus leaves so the plant can continue growing.
  • The prickly pear cactus is a  fast-growing plant that doesn’t need much water or pesticides and is can grow easily in arid conditions.

Top 5 Newsletter

The Top 5 Happy Eco News stories delivered to your inbox - every Monday.

Sign up now!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Support Us.

Happy Eco News will always remain free for anyone who needs it. Help us spread the good news about the environment!