Fish skin leather

What is the name of the company that spent three years figuring out how to transform leftover fish skins into durable leather?

• Nickios

• Ictos

• Ikkyos

• Dictio

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Where does Ikkyos get most of its fish from?

• Farms

• Local sushi restaurants

• Supermarkets

• Online markets

What is the main problem with cow leather in terms of the chemicals used to tan it?

• Highly toxic chemicals like chromium

• Synthetic dyes used

• No chemicals used

• Only natural ingredients used

What is the main benefit of using vegetable tannins instead of chromium in leather production?

• Replacing a toxic ingredient

• No impact on the environment

• Cheaper production costs

• Faster production process

How many salmon skins does it take to make a bag according to Benjamin?

• 1

• 5

• 10

• 3

What is the main reason for sending wastewater from the dyeing process to a nearby treatment plant?

• To speed up the process

• To save on costs

• To prevent contamination of waterways

• To avoid using chemicals

What is the main goal of the founders in terms of scaling up their production?

• To reduce the price of leather

• To expand into new markets

• To increase profits

• To keep fish out of landfills

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What is the main reason for using a mixture of synthetic and natural dyes in the leather production process?

• To improve quality

• To reduce costs

• To speed up the process

• To balance color life of the product

What is the main challenge in using fish skins for leather production according to the text?

• Limited availability of fish skins

• High production costs

• Quality issues

• Size limitations compared to cowhides

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the main advantage of using fish skins for leather production over cowhides?

• Reduced environmental impact

• Lower cost

• More color options

• Higher durability