Isn’t it weird that the company still uses animal parts to make iPhone cases?
Whether or not the rumor is true, it’s about time for Apple to do this.
And the good news is, there are decent alternatives.
Leather motorcycle gear.Henrik Weis / Getty
“I don’t want to replace leather with something that’s not any better.”
Leather Look
Apple’s leather cases have always been great.
But in this instance, that’s not really the point.
Eco leather bags.Natalia Kopyltsova / Getty images
An environmental conscience isn’t just about mitigating the climate emergency.
And leather production is problematic not just ethically but environmentally.
Even if these fruit leathers do not wear as well as real leather, it doesn’t matter.
Moroccan leather tannery.Andrea Ricordi, Italy / Getty
They just have to last as long as your phone and look good while doing it.
Andrea Ricordi, Italy / Getty
Fake leathers of all kinds have gotten much better.
And yes,Apple leather already existsalthough it could contain up to 50 percent plastic.
