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our biodegradable materials are
going to help save the planet.
phew.

THE MISSION

We hear the word ‘biodegradable’ a lot.
It sounds complicated, but it’s really very simple. A product that is made from biodegradable materials can break down and reintegrate with nature without causing any harm.

Biodegradable materials are the most sustainable materials.
That’s why we’re making them!

Plastic is an environmental nightmare.

Most plastics are built to be so durable that they take centuries to fully biodegrade.

The plastic bottle that you drink from today won’t biodegrade until your great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great grandchild exists.

And if we don’t do something about that now, they won’t be very happy.
It can take up to 450 years for plastic to biodegrade.

WHY BIODEGRADATION?

Recycled trash needs to be separated to be effective,
and often those processes cause even more pollution.

We know the magic word that can help materials biodegrade
and reintegrate their elemental components into nature.

Microbes!

HOW IT WORKS

Microbe Power

  • Our materials don’t just look good to you. They also look good to the 600 different microbes that exist in a landfill.
  • These microbes consume the materials, then create enzymes that break down the material, making it easier for microorganisms to munch on the rest.

THE TEST

We achieved 100% biodegradation
of Banbū Leather in less than 250 days.

Go high five a microbe!

The Collection

shop our biodegradable
bags & accessories

Shop the Collection —

Banbū Leather

Unlike other vegan leathers made from 100% petroleum, our bio-based materials biodegrade when placed in a landfill or other zero oxygen environment, just like a banana.

The Sac - Banbū Leather in Stone

Banbū Leather in Stone
$295 

The Shoulder Bag - Banbū Leather in Forest

Banbū Leather in Forest
$450 

The Circle Crossbody - Banbū Leather in Oat

Banbū Leather in Oat
$395 

The Ballet Flat - Banbū Leather in Caramel

Banbū Leather in Caramel
$195 

The Knotted Hobo - Banbū Leather in Carob

Banbū Leather in Carob
$450 

The Sac - Banbū Leather in Caramel

Banbū Leather in Caramel
$295 

The Shoulder Bag - Banbū Leather in Stone

Banbū Leather in Stone
$450 

The Shoulder Bag - Banbū Leather in Taupe

Banbū Leather in Taupe
$450 

The Circle Crossbody - Banbū Leather in Stone

Banbū Leather in Stone
$395 

The Circle Crossbody - Banbū Leather in Forest

Banbū Leather in Forest
$395 

The Circle Crossbody - Banbū Leather in Black

Banbū Leather in Black
$395 

The Circle Crossbody - Banbū Leather in Patina

Banbū Leather in Patina
$395 

The Ballet Flat - Banbū Leather in Black

Banbū Leather in Black
$195 

The Ballet Flat - Banbū Leather in Latte

Banbū Leather in Latte
$195 

The Car Interior - Driving Change With Banbū Leather

Driving Change With Banbū Leather
$29,995 

The Banbū Leather Candle -


$55 

The Car Interior - Driving Change With Banbū Leather

Driving Change With Banbū Leather
$29,995 

Shop the Collection —

Banbū Leather

Unlike other vegan leathers made from 100% petroleum, our bio-based materials biodegrade when placed in a landfill or other zero oxygen environment, just like a banana.

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