Sustainability News
Read the latest leather sustainability news from BLC. To access all news articles, visit our sustainability news page.
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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...
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Adding Leather Traceability to Your Supply Chain with...
Do you want to include leather traceability within your supply chain but are unsure of the technical challenges in doing this? Do you have existing...
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BLC Welcomes Alarna Sparrey to the Marketing Team
BLC are excited to announce a new addition to our Marketing team, Alarna Sparrey. Alarna has joined BLC as a Graduate Marketing Executive and will...