Desserto, the biodegradable leather made from cactus
Its two founders, Adrián and Marte, are two Mexicans who set out to solve a very important environmental problem . The fashion industry is one of the most polluting in the world, with serious consequences for animals and water. After several years working in the fashion and automotive sectors, respectively, Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez made a clear decision. They would "get down to business " to achieve a greener future . Their experience allowed them to learn about the problem closely: the fashion industry is the second most polluting in the world . Its waste exceeds 100 million tons each year; almost nothing. Much of this quantity is not biodegradable, as it is composed of different chemical elements, negative for nature. And how to solve this situation, with the high demand for clothing that exists? Yes, cactus. These two young Mexicans have developed a vegetable leather, made with cactus, under the name of Desserto . Saving water In Mexic