Eight years on, Savar’s CETP remains a problem
(La Conceria/mk) Incomplete, undersized and a source of difficulties on every level. The relocation of Bangladesh’s tanneries from the ageing and[read more]
Timeline Update for the LWG Sustainability System
(LWG/mk) Following a detailed review of project timelines and processes, together with the feedback received through public consultation LWG has[read more]
ECHA: Restrictions on Hazardous Substances in Products
(BDI AK Stoffpolitik/mk) Within the European Chemicals Agency’s Enforcement Forum, national authorities coordinate the priority areas for their inspectors regarding[read more]
Leather substitutes in cars – a problem in the USA?
In America, attempts are now also being made to protect consumers from excessive “advertising” for materials that are supposed to[read more]
Leather-Manifesto for COP30
We are pleased to inform you about the Leather Manifesto sent to us by Dr. Kerry Senior from the International[read more]
Leather to be officially recognised as bio-based material
Presenting at the 38th IULTCS congress, scientific director of CTC ARS Tinctoria, Gustavo Adrian Defeo, announced that, following four years[read more]
What’s better: leather vs vegan leather?
Click here for the potcast: Living Planet Vegan leather, synthetic leather, faux leather. Whatever you want to call it, demand[read more]
Associating Leather With Animal Cruelty Has to STOP – Ways to Address Your Favorite Activist
𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘦𝘭𝘵𝘺. 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘥! (LinkedIn/Is it Leather?/am) It’s a simple, yet powerful and irrefutable statement[read more]
A Study of the Composting Capacity of Different Kinds of Leathers, Leatherette and Alternative Materials
Looking for a weekend reading? Check out this study and learn why Hashtag#leather remains a better choice. Conducted by Ege[read more]
It’s a long story
(Leather Naturally) The world’s first ever digital exhibition dedicated to the incredible longevity and circularity of leather. Join us on[read more]
A few facts about livestock and land use
(European Livestock Voice, 10.10.2023) Consumers rarely know about the contributions of livestock to our land and the positive aspects of grazing. Instead,[read more]
Handbook of Leather Design for Sustainable Development
Purpose of the Handbook The handbook aims at facilitating the design and development process of leather products and informing the[read more]
Guiding principles – More Sustainable Leather Chemistry
A Disusssion Paper from Industry and Academia The project "More Sustainable Chemistry along the Leather Supply Chains" at the Darmstadt[read more]
It is also possible without livestock, but it makes no sense.
Again and again we hear that animal foods are not good for the climate. Is that true? Farmers have always[read more]
Recently published: Guiding Principles – More Sustainable Leather Chemistry
The project "More Sustainable Chemistry along Leather Supply Chains" at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (h_da) aims to support the[read more]
Joint Position Statement on Cr VI limit in the context of EU Skin Sensitizer Restrictions
Please find here the Joint Position Statement signed by: COTANCE Confederation of National Associations of Tanners and Dressers of the[read more]
Heinen becomes first STeP-certified tannery in Germany
(International Leather Maker, 3. February 2023) Heinen Leather has become the first German tannery to achieve Oeko-Tex’ STeP certification. STeP,[read more]
Why is there an overabundance of hides ending up in landfills?
We would like to draw your attention to this interesting article written by RFD-TV News Staff, Currey McCullough: There is[read more]
Briefing on the commercial kangaroo of Australia – July 2021
Follow this link to the presentation of KIAA - Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia. The presentation informs about the topics:[read more]
Study on glutaraldehyde published
What is it about? The pursuit of safer use of chemicals and zero discharge of hazardous chemicals has resulted in[read more]
Interview with Karsten Maier, Secretary General of UECBV
Interview with Karsten Maier, Secretary General of UECBV The UECBV (European Livestock and Meat Trade Association) is involved in issues[read more]
Global Leather Industry Position – Statement on Leather Alternatives
There are more and more new materials appearing on the fashion, design and upholstery for transport and interiors markets, with[read more]
Carbon figures show why hides must not go to waste
- World Leather Article - Towards the end of 2020, the Leather and Hide Council of America (LHCA)[read more]
Amazon rainforest fires (UK Leather)
The true leather facts about the Amazon rainforest fires. While no one can fail to be horrified by the[read more]