The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance is asking Lear Corporation, the country's largest car seat manufacturer, to explain how it oversees its leather supply chain in Brazil to prevent the illegal importation of products made by forced labor or through deforestation. … [Read more...] about Senate Asks Lear About Forced Labor and Deforestation
Green Upholstery
Moore & Giles is Going Green with Solar Power!
Moore & Giles is going solar! In fact, they just completed the installation of a state-of-the-art solar energy system to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainability throughout the leather industry. … [Read more...] about Moore & Giles is Going Green with Solar Power!
Bridge of Weir Punches Back Against ‘Vegan Leather’
Bridge of Weir is taking aim at so-called "vegan leather" producers, challenging them to backup their claims that their synthetic material is more sustainable and longer lasting than genuine leather. … [Read more...] about Bridge of Weir Punches Back Against ‘Vegan Leather’
Jaguar Land Rover Invests in Plant-Based Leather Company
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) just invested in Uncaged Innovations. a New York-based startup focused on plant-based alternatives to leather. … [Read more...] about Jaguar Land Rover Invests in Plant-Based Leather Company
Skoda is Using Olive Tree Leaves to Tan Leather
Skoda has started upholstering its interiors in leather tanned with olive tree leaves. … [Read more...] about Skoda is Using Olive Tree Leaves to Tan Leather
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