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Good news
There is a lot of good news in the leather industry at the moment. Many countries, such as China and India, are getting serious about cleaning up their leather industry. The number of audits and the interest of tanneries in Leather Working Group (LWG) certification is increasing and, most importantly, the global demand for leather is still strong. This is also reflected in the many activities geared to replace or mimic leather with other materials.