The Fishful Thinking Blog
Reducing seafood waste by repurposing bones, teeth, and skin into designer jewelry & accessories
I wanted to be part of the solution, not part of the problem. I knew instinctively that, by being innovative and creative, I could design around an upcycled material that would alleviate waste instead of contributing to it.
The Importance of Leather: How Fish Skin Leather Can Help Reduce Waste in a Seafood System
Leather is ubiquitous. It is a natural and durable material, among other things. Leather can also be made from virtually any animal, including fish. However, fish skin leather currently only accounts for <1% of global leather sales!