Black Lemer Cactus Line with Wine Tagua Handle

Our MATERGEA Lemer purse with tagua seed handle is the perfect complement for your sustainable wardrobe. Crafted in our Atelier in Colombia with love. We are proudly a PETA - Approved Vegan Brand. Cruelty free, no toxic chemicals, Phthalates or PVC. MATERIALS: TAGUA SEED HANDLE, ZAMAC HARDWARE, ALTERNATIVE TO LEATHER (DESSERTO) FRONT: CACTUS FIBER, BIO PU. BACKING: 50% POLY AND 50% COTTON. MEASUREMENTS & WEIGHT: 27,5CM LENGTH X 17,5 HEIGHT X 8,5 CM WIDTH. Sustainable processes DESSERTO alternative to leather Biodiversity amelioration in the region. Reverts Land Use Change (LUC). Enrichment of soil micro-flora and micro-fauna through native and typical organic cactus afforestation. Huge savings in water as no irrigation is applied. Environmental preservation as no chemicals are used like herbicides or pesticides. Cactus is left unharmed to enable repeated harvesting from the same plant. Energy savings by drying the feed-stock in a solarium. No cross-industry conflict as the byproduct is directed to the food industry in an increased value form which is more attractive, and stimulates the agricultural sector to plant more cactus. Full vision and traceability of the farm to ensure sustainable social practices. Technological enhancements at the fields.