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A 256th birthday party

Mike Redwood Published: November 22, 2022

In this latest column, Mike Redwood discusses the importance of historical figure and tanner Tom Poole on the occasion of his 256^th birthday.

Stahl to complete 150 product LCAs in 2022

Published: September 14, 2022

At the Sustainable Leather Forum in Paris on September 12, Stahl confirmed that it is on course to complete 150 life cycle assessments (LCAs) by the end of 2022.

The way we work is changing

Published: August 17, 2022

Mike Redwood ponders the changing workplace environment post-lockdown and how this has reached even the tanning world.

Savar has destroyed Dhaleshwari River, says watchdog

Published: July 18, 2022

A report from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Environment, Forest and Climate Change has condemned the role of the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate in river pollution.

Megatrend Mobility: outdoor activity to improve health

Published: March 22, 2022

People around the world are increasingly becoming aware of the need to keep active and spend time outdoors to enjoy a long and healthy life. Thus, the demand for comfortable, breathable but waterproof leather footwear is growing in importance. Obviously, this leather type is also indispensable for the military.

Make your leather goods circular

Published: March 4, 2022

The future is circular. With the production of, for example, fashion items, footwear, car interiors, aviation seats and upholstery, we should aim to use (and reuse) products as long as possible and reduce waste to a minimum. Material sourcing plays a vital role in this matter. Are you ready to make your leather goods circular?

A long and better life for leather

Published: November 24, 2021

The fact that leather lasts longer than competitive materials is one of its key strengths, says Mike Redwood.

Mulberry unveils “Lowest Carbon Collection”

Published: November 23, 2021

The British luxury leather goods brand is launching a collection of bags made from what it calls the “world’s lowest carbon leather” in partnership with leather maker Muirhead.

LVMH partners with weturn to further circularity

Published: June 28, 2021

The French luxury conglomerate has partnered with weturn, a French AGEC law (anti-waste for a circular economy), which will prohibit the destruction of new and unused textile materials by businesses starting on January 1, 2022. As part of its range of creative circularity solutions, LVMH continues its commitment to the circular economy, a major pillar promoted by the Group through its LIFE 360 program (LIFE: LVMH Initiatives For the Environment).

Kering makes commitments to circular economy

Published: June 1, 2021

The France headquartered luxury conglomerate has released a new report on its next steps towards a circular economy. In line with Kering’s efforts for more transparency, this new report is part of the group sustainability strategy, aimed at rethinking the way it produces, uses and extends the life of resources and products. Some of the topics covered in the report were confirmed by Kering’s Biodiversity Manager Yoann Regent in the ILM webinar, ‘How the leather industry can use science and data to improve its image’.