Articles on leather
Why Do We Talk About the Impact of Burgers But Not Bags?
Demand for leather is also a significant driver of the ecologically-destructive cattle industry.
SSIP is Attempting to Measure the Biodegradability [of Different Leathers]
‘…the most obvious result is that no sample reaches the minimum level of biodegradation of 90%…’
Is Leather Really a By-Product of the Meat Industry?
Is it accurate that leather is a by-product? We’ve done the hard work for you to answer this question, and the facts might surprise you.
Leather: Sustainable Fashion’s Big Debate
Brands and leather companies say it would be wasteful not to use leather given it is a natural byproduct of the meat industry. A new assessment questions that.
There Are Not Enough Cows to Produce Luxury Leather
‘Many European luxury bag makers use calf skins, and people aren’t eating much veal these days… A calf is raised in a pen and never goes outside, so it’s skin is blemish-free’.
The Leather Industry Is Hypocritical To Complain About ‘Misleading’ Vegan Labels
Vegan leather is becoming more and more popular - and it seems like the traditional leather industry is worried.
Occupational cancers in leather tanning industries: A short review
In the present review, a detailed account of lung cancer, testicular cancer, soft tissue sarcoma, pancreatic cancer, bladder cancer among tannery workers is mentioned.
Faux Fears Over Vegan Leather: What The Leather Industry Doesn’t Want You To Know
Is leather really a by-product of the meat industry? And how does its climate impact compare to synthetic leather?
Skin in the Game: What About Leather?
How did plastic become the primary focus of the debate around replacing fur and leather when the data we have shows that plastic is not the single worst material for the environment?