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.