The creation of leather is the oldest form of recycling in the world. Now it takes hides from the meat and dairy industries that would otherwise go to waste and recycles them, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while creating a valuable, versatile material.
Depending on whose estimate you take and how cattle are reared, it takes 20-40 kilos of feed to produce one kilo of beef. Those estimates often lead to the claim that if that feed were given directly to people it would nourish them more
With as much as 40% of food produced worldwide ending up as waste, can we look to cows to provide a way to bring it back into the food chain?
When examining the arguments over arable versus beef production, it is important to remember not all land is suitable for growing crops. This land – marginal land – can support the grazing of cattle, which makes it more productive and sustainable.
US hides have been valued at less than 2% of a cow’s total value for the last two years, which is why they are considered a by-product and often end up as waste.
We take a look at some traditional techniques used in the manufacturing of leather
Many animal rights campaigners claim that the use of leather contributes to the death of animals, it is also claimed that farms exist purely for the creation of leather – can this be true?
Back to the future – how a return to old ways can lead to healthy soil and a healthier environment.
Key figures from Italy's prestigious fashion and design schools give their thoughts on the importance of using real leather
If you’re planning on buying an ‘alternative’ to leather, make sure you know exactly what its manufacturing actually involves
Meet Lin Ting-Yu, this year's Accessory Gold Winner in the 2021 Taiwan Student Design Competition.
Meet Hsiao Yi Tzu this year's Design Gold Winner in the 2021 Taiwan Student Design
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