Leather paneling, whether it's on walls, desktops, or even floors, is decadent. Ecodomo's recycled leather tiles offer this same feeling of luxury but also the sense that you're making use of the entire buffalo.
Ecodomo makes the recycled tiles out of the unused leather scraps from factories that produce items such as shoes and furniture. They also use renewable binding agents, like natural rubber and bark from Acadia trees. The tiles consist of at least 65% post-industrial waste but, Ecodomo claims, they still smell exactly like leather.
Their web site is a bit clunky so, if you're curious about this product, we recommend visiting a local 
While I "applaud" Ecodomo's efforts to create a leather product that is slightly more sustainable, I am still sick that this is even posted. The leather industry is not only harmful to the environment because of the toxins used to tan the hides but also to humans--those same toxins are carcinogenic. Most leather products are processed in India, where there are few regulatory measures to protect leather workers. Clearly, the leather industry also exploits animals (I will suppress my vegan rage). The amount of resources (water, food, fuel to transport) used to raise leather-producing animals is mind-boggling. Creating a demand for Ecodomo creates a demand for leather in general. I'm sure Lexus is looking into Ecodomo to trim the new Lexus hybrid vehicles....
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It is my understanding that the ecco domo tiles are made from scraps of leather, destined for landfills. My friend used their tile in her bedroom floor, and it is REALLY nice underfoot. The sales person told her this factory makes leather seats for companies like BMW and have plenty of scraps. Blaiming them for exploiting animals is like blaiming companies that buy used glass to make recycled products for all the drunkeness caused by the alcohol in the beer bottles that were discarded. Lighten up Skippy.
My friend is very eco conscious and said the glue, the stain and the cleaning methods are all eco-friendly. Maybe go after the leather tile companies that are 100% leather? ( i am looking forward to using this tile in my powder room, so MOOOOVE over Skip) Ciao...J.U.
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johnusa: Of course, glass doesn't come from killing animals, so your comparison is actually totally useless. Good try though.
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Thanks, Mal. Animal lover or not, I'm glad you see the flaw in the argument.
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