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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Silver for G B Spa
G B Spa has been audited by BLC against the Leather Working Group (LWG) environmental auditing protocol and has achieved a Silver rating.
Key global brands to speak on environmental issues in Hong Kong on 27 March 2012
Working towards a sustainable future is something we should all aspire to. It is particularly significant in terms of global trade and the implications this has for the wider environment.
Water – a precious commodity
Water, after the air we breathe, is our next most precious commodity. According to the Chartered Institute of Management Accounts (CIMA), 40% of the world’s population lives in moderate to high water stress areas and facts from the UN indicate … Read More
Experiencing problems with mould, warping, tarnishing, etc?
Worried by warping? maddened by mould growth? troubled with tarnishing? seething about stain migration? hindered by heat damage?…you are not alone! These transport and storage related issues cost the leather and leather-related industries millions of pounds a year in lost … Read More
Brands targeted by an aggressive detox campaign
Information on the Greenpeace website suggests that Greenpeace are working on the next stage of their Dirty Laundry campaign to encourage suppliers to cleanse toxic materials from their supply chain.
Lead, mercury and cadmium in children’s products
New Jersey, USA has proposed a bill which prohibits the sale, offer for sale, distribution, import or manufacture of any children’s product intended for use by a child under the age of 6 which contains, is composed of or made … Read More
US states addressing toxic chemical concerns
The past couple years have seen unprecedented changes in the toxic chemicals landscape across the United States. In the past nine years, over 80 chemical safety laws have been passed.
BLC coming to America – US Leather Training Courses
BLC are excited to be venturing to the US once again to deliver a series of leather training courses in two new locations. The BLC one day understanding leather course is perfect for those who want to enhance their knowledge … Read More
Active policing identifies high incidence of phthalates in products
Phthalates continue to be found on a regular basis in products shipped around the world, causing problems for manufacturers and retailers and potentially for consumers if they slip through the net.
Silver for Henan Prosper Skins & Leather Enterprise
Henan Prosper Skins & Leather Enterprise has been audited by BLC against the Leather Working Group (LWG) environmental auditing protocol and has achieved a Silver rating.
