600-year-old leather wristband uncovered
A leather archer’s wrist guard dating back to the 16th century has been found in mud on the Thames riverbank in London.
A leather archer’s wrist guard dating back to the 16th century has been found in mud on the Thames riverbank in London.
Think small is where RLSD takes a look at some of the smaller companies around the world that we think are doing the right thing with leather. This is a greenwashing free zone – no matter what they produce, sustainability is at the heart of what they do.
Rather than walk, you can now recline on the wild side with Bill Amberg Studio’s latest collaboration with the Knepp Estate.
It’s not just the manufacturing of products that has an impact on the environment. The materials that are used to create them, the waste, and what happens to them when people stop using them must also be considered.
Tanneries in general have been driving up sustainability standards for decades, but how can you tell how individual ones are performing?
Camper decides against vegan products and gives a lifetime warranty for leather shoes.
We all know about plastic pollution—the microplastics that are shed and the general waste caused. And we know how difficult it is to recycle a product that takes 500 years to biodegrade. But the harm plastics do starts’ even before they are made.
If you live in the UK, China Mainland or Taiwan Region, complete our 3 minute
Advene is the sustainable handbag brand producing cult but classic accessories (with 100% traceable leather)
Leather is so durable it can live on even beyond its original use. Here’s our guide to repurposing.
Almost a quarter of a billion tonnes of plastic is manufactured every year. Considering it takes up to 500 years to biodegrade, it’s a good job we can recycle it, right?
In the thousands of years leather has been in use, there has never been a serious contender to rival it for durability. Have any of the new materials offered as alternatives come close?
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