5 January 2022 Leather Naturally News – Regenerative leather Timberland is working on a regenerative leather supply chain. By 2030, 100% of their natural materials must come from regenerative agriculture. The aim is to restore the soil. Do you know what regenerative farming means and how it works? Click the link to… Continue reading Leather Naturally News – Regenerative leather
7 December 2021 Water Saving – Ecco Leather Goods set an Example according to Leather Naturally Water consumption is a hot topic and Ecco Leather Goods has introduced a new bag, shoes and accessories concept that uses a new technology to tan leather using only the moisture already present in the hides. The… Continue reading Water Saving – Ecco Leather Goods set an Example according to Leather Naturally
6 December 2021 Automotive – Volvo goes leather-free… but why? Car maker Volvo created quite a storm online with its announcement that in future it will not offer any genuine leather at all in its cars. As reported in Automotive News, the decision sets Volvo apart from other manufacturers who continue to offer their customers… Continue reading Automotive – Volvo goes leather-free… but why?
6 December 2021 Labelling – A warning about Europe’s sustainable product labelling An international coalition of organisations has launched a new campaign called Make the Label Count (MTLC), writes Leatherbiz. At its launch event in Brussels in October, MTLC warned that methodology the European Commission is using to come up with a system… Continue reading Labelling – A warning about Europe’s sustainable product labelling
3 December 2021 Animal Welfare – Zero benefits offered by Tesla’s and Volvo’s non-leather policy Boxmark Leather writes on LinkedIn that the reasons given for replacing leather in cars are always animal welfare and sustainability. But you never get a conclusive explanation for this like by how much are the CO2 emissions reduced or if… Continue reading Animal Welfare – Zero benefits offered by Tesla’s and Volvo’s non-leather policy
2 December 2021 Leather – a Gift of Nature The recent World Leather Congress held early November 2021 in Addis Ababa launched the message to the World: Leather, a gift of nature, writes Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano, General Secretary of the European tanners organization COTANCE. And, indeed, it is a gift! The hides and skins… Continue reading Leather – a Gift of Nature
1 December 2021 Brazil – Leather companies will share their experiences at the CSCB Sustainability Forum We are approaching the CSCB Sustainability Forum, to be held on December 8th and 9th, 100% online and free of charge. This is the main event of ideas in the Brazilian leather chain, which this year will have a… Continue reading Brazil: Leather companies will share their experiences at the CSCB Sustainability Forum
30 November 2021 More nonsense to ponder – Now “Ulteleather”!!?? Gustavo Gonzalez-Quijano of COTANCE sums up his thoughts on the latest material called “Ultraleather. “Ultraleather” what a nonsense! BTW, this term is forbidden in many markets. Strange way to restrict business opportunities… But for the price of this helicopter, buyers, I guess, would… Continue reading More nonsense to ponder – Now “Ulteleather”!!??
26 November 2021 CSCB Sustainability Forum 2021 – Buckman and Sustainability The company is Silver Sponsor of CSCB Sustainability Forum 2021 and shares an important view on the event and the central theme of debates Register here. Simultaneous translation will be available “CSCB Sustainability Forum provides a platform for leaders in the… Continue reading CSCB Sustainability Forum 2021 – Buckman and Sustainability
25 November 2021 Smit & Zoon – Renewability and Sustainability in the leather industry Renewability and Sustainability in the leather industry Arnaud Backbier, Smit & Zoon`s Global Commercial Director As The world is focusing on how our economies are and the impact of the raw material and shipping issues, Royal Smit & Zoon does… Continue reading Smit & Zoon – Renewability and Sustainability in the leather industry
24 November 2021 Leather Naturally – Palapa from Mexico You’re an art editor, pregnant with your first child. Your feet hurt and you can’t find comfortable shoes with the style you love. Once you become a mother, a sustainable lifestyle becomes even more important – what do you do? For Lorena Marron the… Continue reading Leather Naturally – Palapa from Mexico
24 November 2021 Worldwide: WWF implores leather sector to drive change at ILM auto forum On December 16, World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Mauricio Bauer will speak to members of the automotive leather industry about the importance of standing up to spread the message of sustainability to the rest of the supply chain. During… Continue reading Worldwide: WWF implores leather sector to drive change at ILM auto forum
22 November 2021 Sustainable Coatings One of the keys to sustainability is making sure products perform better for longer. Stahl StayClean® is a dirt-repelling, anti-soiling, anti-stain, and anti-scratch coating technology that gives leather and synthetics a longer lifetime by adding a robust protective layer. This keeps the substrate free of unwanted materials and… Continue reading Sustainable Coatings
22 November 2021 Understanding what COP26 means for the Leather Industry – Karl’s COP quest Karl Flowers, Technical Director of Authenticae, attended the COP26 conference in Glasgow and submitted this report which explains much to the uninitiated – republished from Authenticae. The Glasgow Climate Pact (GCP) has been ratified and agreed. It is a non-legally… Continue reading Understanding what COP26 means for the Leather Industry – Karl’s COP quest
22 November 2021 Automotive: Scotland’s Bridge of Weir on the Journey to Net-Zero Read the recent Autocar ‘Under the Skin’ feature by Jesse Crosse to learn how Bridge of Weir’s sustainable-led innovations are helping us lead the way in the responsible manufacture of leather and how we help our automotive customers on their journey to… Continue reading Automotive: Scotland’s Bridge of Weir on the Journey to Net-Zero
17 November 2021 Leathergoods – Water Saving by Ecco Leather Naturally (www.leathernaturally.iorg) writes that water consumption is a hot topic and Ecco Leather Goods has introduced a new bag, shoes and accessories concept that uses a new technology to tan leather using only the moisture already present in the hides. The result? A… Continue reading Leathergoods – Water Saving by Ecco
17 November 2021 ILM Podcast – Taking action on sustainability In the latest episode of View from the Top, the official ILM podcast, Deputy Editor Tom Hogarth is joined by sustainability and ESG consultant Alexandra Pelka to discuss how we can push forward the efforts in the leather industry and communicate them to key stakeholders.… Continue reading ILM Podcast – Taking action on sustainability
12 November 2021 Waste not want not – Leather proves its sustainability credentials yet again If you are in any doubt of the sustainability credentials of leather, this story is for you. Douglas McMaster is a pioneering chef who established the UK’s first zero-waste restaurant, SILO. The people at Billy Tannery wrote a blog post… Continue reading Waste not want not – Leather proves its sustainability credentials yet again
11 November 2021 Made in Italy – Italian tanning: symbol of made in Italy, writes Il Sole 24 Ore “A sector that gave birth to Made in Italy and is its symbol “. It is the tanning industry and written by Il Sole 24 Ore, in a piece that gives voice to Italian leather in… Continue reading Made in Italy – Italian tanning: symbol of made in Italy, writes Il Sole 24 Ore
11 November 2021 Global Leather Industry – United Front at COP26 The Global Leather Industry Organization issued a joint leather declaration to the United Nations Climate Change Conference COP26 calling for “encouraging the use of natural materials”, writes Francis Tsang, co-founder of the ChromeFree Leather Alliance (CFLA). The world needs sustainable,… Continue reading Leather Working Group: LWG Animal Welfare Group – Autumn 2021 Meeting Recap
10 November 2021 Levi’s launches sustainable leather boot The global fashion brand has announced the launch of a sustainable boot using leather from Leather Working Group audited tanneries, reports ILM. The Torsten Quilted Boot will also use sustainable Merino wool from The Woolmark Company based in Australia, while the soles and laces… Continue reading Levi’s launches sustainable leather boot
8 November 2021 Sustainability – PUMA develops biodegradable RE:SUEDE sneaker with Zeology leather Sports company PUMA has developed an experimental version of its most iconic sneaker, the SUEDE, to test for a product to make it biodegradable. By doing so, PUMA aims to meet the growing demand for sustainable products for a better future. The… Continue reading Sustainability – PUMA develops biodegradable RE:SUEDE sneaker with Zeology leather
3 November 2021 World Leather Congress #5 in Addis Ababa – “Sustainability through Standards with Integrity”. Deborah Taylor, Managing Director of the Sustainable Leather Foundation writes on Linkedin that today I had the privilege of speaking at the 5th World Leather Congress on “Sustainability through Standards with Integrity”. It was a great day with a… Continue reading World Leather Congress #5 in Addis Ababa – “Sustainability through Standards with Integrity”.
