Overview: Presents various challenges and opportunities of leather manufacturing, product making, and environmental management.Includes case studies from India, Ethiopia, Kenya, Vietnam, Croatia, Australia, Uni.Leather and its products are globally traded commodities known for durability, fashion, reuse, repurpose, and resistance to degradation. Despite its benefits, the leather industry faces criticism from Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) due to its adverse environmental impact and often unfavourable labor conditions in non-certified tanneries. Efforts to enhance sustainability continue
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