Sustainability News
Read the latest leather sustainability news from BLC. To access all news articles, visit our sustainability news page.
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Season’s Greetings: Eurofins | BLC Opening Hours in...
Season’s Greetings from everyone at Eurofins | BLC During the holiday season our testing laboratory will be open on selected days – please see below...
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Defining Veganism: Is your business responding appropriately?
Veganism is one of the most talked-about lifestyle movements in recent times and has a global influence through its impact on the supply chains of...
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The Growing Recognition of the Problem with Microplastics
The world is waking up to a big issue with microplastics. Authorities are beginning to introduce legislation to phase out microplastic use and manufacturers need...
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Is the recycling of leather a viable option...
Leather Recycling Problem For various reasons, brands seem reluctant to recycle leather. There appears to be a resistance to using old products/leather in new ranges, which could be due to a...
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Secure Your Delegate Place Online for the Leather...
Online registration has now opened for the Leather & Sustainability in Retail Conference 2018. This half-day leather and sustainability conference is held on 15th November...
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Are Synthetic Materials More Sustainable than Real Leather?
Correct Labelling of Leather The definition of leather is “a material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process”. By...
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Save the Date for the Leather & Sustainability...
Join BLC, ILM and leather industry professionals at this year’s Leather & Sustainability in Retail Conference 2018 on the 15th November in Central London, UK. The conference will...
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The Importance of Environmental Stewardship to Consumers
Brands and retailers are commonly being asked by consumers for evidence of traceability, sustainability and environmental stewardship within their supply chains. Consumers are increasingly interested in...