Calling all Brands & Retailers… Does your product range include leather and are you maximising value through sustainable sourcing, manufacture, and design? Are you familiar with the latest developments in legislation and chemical compliance to ensure your product can be sold
5x Commercial Benefits of Supply Chain Mapping
There are a number of benefits of supply chain mapping including traceability, rationalisation, enhanced management, improved compliance and brand enhancement. Supply chain mapping is an essential exercise for brands, retailers and manufacturers in the wake of growing demand for traceability
Is the recycling of leather a viable option for brands and retailers?
Leather Recycling Problem For various reasons, brands seem reluctant to recycle leather. There appears to be a resistance to using old products/leather in new ranges, which could be due to a lack of knowledge on how this can be carried out, or a reluctance to spend
Secure Your Delegate Place Online for the Leather & Sustainability in Retail Conference 2018
Online registration has now opened for the Leather & Sustainability in Retail Conference 2018. This half-day leather and sustainability conference is held on 15th November 2018 in London, UK. It will cover topical subjects of the leather sector including raw
New to Sustainability? Attend BLC’s Leather Sustainability Course This July
Sustainability within the leather industry can seem a daunting and complex topic, especially within the context of increasing scrutiny from consumers and NGO’s. BLC offer a 1-day leather sustainability course designed for newcomers to leather, which builds a picture of
Secure Your Place at this Thursday’s Leather & Sustainability Conference
Last few places remaining – book now! The Leather & Sustainability in Retail Conference 2017 is taking place this Thursday and sponsored by Stahl, Smit & zoon and TFL, and is supported by Lonza. The half-day conference will be held on Thursday 16th November at One
8 Reasons for Brands and Retailers to Attend the Leather & Sustainability in Retail Conference
This year’s half day Leather & Sustainability in Retail Conference will be held on Thursday 16th November 2017. Ideal for brands and retailers, this sustainability in retail conference will showcase how companies are addressing topical and sensitive issues in the leather
New ZDHC-Approved System for MRSL Certification Announced: The BLC Chem-MAP Programme
The BLC Chem-MAP Programme is a new, innovative way of certifying the MRSL compliance of supplied chemical formulations to ZDHC conformance level 1 and level 3. This unique and easy-to-use programme has been developed in partnership with Vert-Tex, a supplier
BLC and ILM Announce Date for London Leather Sustainability Conference
BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd and International Leather Maker (ILM) are delighted to announce the date of the Leather & Sustainability in Retail Conference on 16th November 2017. This half-day leather sustainability conference will be held at One Great George St, Westminster, London. This leather