In the first episode of the video series #KnowYourStuff, sustainable fashion Activist Aishwarya Sharma moderated a discussion featuring Veronique Rochet, senior director of sustainability at Puma, and Frank Schmidt from PETA Deutschland. The trio delved into the pros and cons of leather and explored common vegan alternatives, including plant-based and plastic options.

Frank Schmidt listed ethical and environmental concerns surrounding leather production, repeating the tired myth that a billion animals, including cows and sheep, are killed annually for their skins.

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