Terra Carta – Sustainable Leather Foundation reports on latest Advances

3 May 2022 Terra Carta – Sustainable Leather Foundation reports on latest Advances In response to the challenge set by HRH Prince Charles to demystify “obscure and unhelpful language used around the environment” a new Terra Carta case study has been published: ‘A-Zero. A Farmer’s Guide’. This report focuses on breaking free from environmental jargon.… Continue reading Terra Carta – Sustainable Leather Foundation reports on latest Advances

Nera Leather Tanning ask……Do you know the difference between Biodegradability and Compostability?

3 May 2022 Nera Leather Tanning ask……Do you know the difference between Biodegradability and Compostability? Zeology tanned leather is compostable and biodegradable. Do you know the difference between the two?     Here’s the answer:Biodegradation passes through 3 stages: Biodeterioration(e.g., black spots on bananas – surface breakdown) Biodisintegration(e.g., the banana becomes soft due to bacterial… Continue reading Nera Leather Tanning ask……Do you know the difference between Biodegradability and Compostability?

Automotive: News from Bridge of Weir leather – Scotland

3 May 2022 Automotive: News from Bridge of Weir leather – Scotland “We require that all leather used in Polestar products must live up to the strictest standards on animal welfare and the Five Freedoms, along with being fully traceable and chrome-free…. Bridge of Weir satisfies these requirements.” – Fredrika Klarén, Head of Sustainability, Polestar… Continue reading Automotive: News from Bridge of Weir leather – Scotland