The tanning industry can be considered a pioneer of the circular economy. As a matter of fact, it has always taken advantage of the food industry’s waste, transforming it into a precious raw material suitable for the manufacture of high-value items. However, in recent times the leather sector has come more and more under attack, especially on the side of sustainability, to the point that several brands started proposing PVC materials as a sustainable alternative to leather.
Today, the challenge is to make leather with excellent performance by using formulations and manufacturing processes with a reduced environmental impact.
As a world leader in the production of tannins and plant extracts, Silvateam has taken up this challenge by launching an innovative project linked to the circular economy, able to spread a strong message of sustainability.