Talking Point: Effects of EU legislations on leather
ILM’s final Talking Point question for 2022 was: How do you expect the European Union’s latest proposed REACH restrictions to affect the European leather industry?
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PRINT & DIGITAL
We need to be at the table for these conversations
Following on from the recent ILM podcast covering the LHCA’s visit to COP27, Mike Redwood asks why the wider industry is not making the same effort to engage and promote leather.
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Auto leather makers are in a battle
In the last issue of 2022, ILM Content Director Martin Ricker discusses the challenges facing the automotive sector and leather's position.
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Praying for forgiveness
Mike Redwood discusses the recent Balenciaga scandal and the consequences of marketing products without thought.
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Living with slow growth
Mike Redwood discusses the problem of endlessly chasing growth across industries, and how the leather industry can embrace slow growth for success.
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A 256th birthday party
In this latest column, Mike Redwood discusses the importance of historical figure and tanner Tom Poole on the occasion of his 256th birthday.
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Why is the image of leather so important?
Dr Luis Zugno discusses why it is important for the leather sector to present itself in the right way – as a safe and responsible industry.
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Engagement with consumers
Mike Redwood discusses the need for the leather industry to get its messaging in front of consumers through the right channels.
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Attacking the person, ignoring the facts
Mike Redwood looks at the attacks on the credibility of Professor Frank Mitloehner and how this reflects issues facing the meat and leather industries.
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Luxury industries are facing a polycrisis
Mike Redwood looks at how the luxury industries have adapted over time, and the many challenges they face on the horizon.
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