Mumbai man turns tomato waste into eco-friendly, vegan leather
Mumbai entrepreneur Pritesh Mistry's company makes vegan 'Bioleather' from food processing tomato waste. Free from animal cruelty, the process blends tomato by-products, biopolymers, and natural fibres in Surat, producing 5,000 meters each month for sustainable fashion and automotive brands. Sourced from local farms, the innovative material is used by sustainable brands in shoes, bags, and cars.