Marigolds, roses, and chrysanthemums are considered sacred in the Hindu religion which means they can't be disposed of with other waste. Often left in rivers to wither away, one startup is upcycling them into "leather."

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20221208-fleather-the-vegan-leather-made-of-indias-flower-waste

📸: Sushmita Pathak