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Tod’s to open leather workshop in Pontassieve

Published: January 20, 2023

Tod’s is reportedly investing in a new leather workshop in Pontassieve, Italy, close to where Louis Vuitton has its own facility.

Bangladesh to acquire more land for waste treatment at Savar

Published: January 9, 2023

The Bangladesh government is reportedly planning to acquire an additional 200 acres of land next to the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate for effluent treatment.

Ugg launches regenerative sheepskin boot

Published: October 18, 2022

Footwear brand Ugg has launched a boot made with sheepskin sources from farms that practice regenerative agriculture.

Talking Point: Does the leather industry need to move away from fossil fuel based chemicals?

Published: October 10, 2022

For the September/October 2022 issue, ILM asked leather professionals from around the sector: “If leather continues to focus on its benefits as a natural material, does the industry need to move away from using fossil fuel based chemical sources in the leather manufacturing process?”

Tanners fear losing Eid business due to noncompliance

Published: July 4, 2022

Tanners in the Savar Industrial Complex fear losing business during Eid-ul-Azha due to a lack of compliance with environmental regulations and for not settling land lease deeds.

ISA TanTec becomes first Land to Market global tannery partner

Published: June 28, 2022

ISA TanTec has announced a partnership with Land to Market, reportedly becoming the organisation’s first global tannery partner.

The world is short of herbivores

Published: March 2, 2022

Mike Redwood explains why we actually need more livestock in the world, albeit with better and more regenerative management.

Jaguar Land Rover ends 2021 with losses

Published: February 1, 2022

The car manufacturer has reported its results for the three-month period to December 31, 2021, showing decreases in retail sales across the board, due primarily to the global semiconductor shortage.

Land to Market surpasses 2.5 million acres monitored

Published: January 20, 2022

The regenerative agriculture project, which is part of the Savory Institute, has announced the achievement of more than 2.5 million acres of land monitored for regenerative outcomes.

Three more tannery parks proposed for Bangladesh

Published: January 4, 2022

The Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) has announced plans to establish three more leather industrial complexes, with the aim of creating 400,000 jobs over the next five years.