Kiwi ingenuity has found a new use for the 50,000 tonnes of kiwifruit that is rejected each year. 

KiwiLeather Innovations is taking the byproduct and turning it into a plant-based leather alternative.  

Founder Shelley Houston told Mike Hosking it takes about 500 grams to make a square meter of the alternative leather.  

She says they’re targeting the automotive sector, as brands like Tesla are already using things like cactus leather for their interiors. 

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Kiwi ingenuity has found a new use for the 50,000 tonnes of kiwifruit that is rejected each year.&nbsp;
KiwiLeather Innovations is taking the byproduct and turning it into a plant-based leather alternative. &nbsp;
Founder Shelley Houston told Mike Hosking it takes about 500 grams to make a square meter of the alternative leather. &nbsp;
She says they’re targeting the automotive sector, as brands like Tesla are already using things like cactus leather for their interiors.&nbsp;
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Shelley Houston: KiwiLeather Innovations Founder on turning kiwifruit waste into a leather alternative

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