Ethically Japan LLC (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Marina Nakagawa), a company that plans environment- and people-friendly ethical products, supports 'April Dream,' an initiative that encourages people to share their dreams on April 1st. This press release expresses our philosophy: 'Making materials with a low environmental impact more accessible.'

'Making materials with a low environmental impact more accessible.'

Currently, there is a demand for reduced environmental impact and consideration for animal welfare in the fields of fashion and daily goods. However, there is still a lack of options that can be chosen effortlessly in daily life. There is concern that ethical choices remain 'special' due to issues regarding price, quality, and availability.

Our brand, 'never leather,' uses 100% plant-based material derived from coconut water that was destined to be discarded. It is a product that combines the strength and practicality required for daily use while reducing the burden on the environment. Based on a highly transparent production background in India and Tokyo, we are committed to manufacturing that is thorough in its consideration for people, animals, and the environment. The brand's features are as follows:

1. Labor Environment Against the backdrop of harsh labor conditions in the leather industry in developing countries, we have established a manufacturing system based on fair trade.

2. Animals Responding to the growing interest in animal welfare, we provide options that do not rely on animal-derived materials. Our coconut material has obtained PETA certification.

3. Environmental Impact We use 100% plant-based material utilizing coconut water that was scheduled to be discarded. We have designed the entire process from manufacturing to disposal, building a circular model that includes collection and soil restoration.

We aim to realize a society that achieves the following three goals: 1. A society where materials with a low environmental impact are chosen daily. 2. A society where ethical choices are not special, but a natural decision. 3. A society where the choice of materials is consciously linked to their impact on society and the environment.

We aim to create a society where 'choosing materials with a low environmental impact' is not a conscious effort, but an action taken as a matter of course. The expansion of 'never leather' into the United States is an important step toward this realization. As a first step, it will be available at a stationery brand on the East Coast.

We will continue to strive for the realization of a sustainable and fair society by reviewing the nature of materials and the criteria for our choices.

◆ Contact Information [Click here for our online shop](https://neverleather.theshop.jp/) [Click here for wholesale (Japan and international)](https://www.superdelivery.com/p/do/dpsl/1004204/?word=never%20leather)

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