Is Leather Biodegradable? Leather can be a biodegradable material. Processed leather can be composted but the environmental impact and the biodegradability of the leather depends, among others, on the chemistry being used. Real Leather As Inspiration by Mart Visser 'I believe it is good that we are now in an environment towards new material choices. However, real quality and raw materials, like leather, will always survive'. Prince Charles advocates leather at G20 in Rome Prince Charles wished “people knew the value” of ethically-produced leather in the “circular economy” over plastic or “strange spun” synthetic material. ‘I prefer recycled plastic and vegan materials’ How do we, consumers, know what is the best material for the production of a bag, a shoe, or a car seat? Can I trust the source trying to seduce me? The feeling of real leather determines the value Hans van Haarst (CEO Smit & Zoon) in dialogue with the famous Dutch couturier and designer Mart Visser about the challenges the world faces at this moment, and be inspired by their incredible agileness, their energy and drive to keep a focus on the long term: to create a sustainable leather value chain. Page 2 of 2Previous12 Knowledge center Go to all knowledge items Visit page Stay informed Receive the latest company news and industry updates Subscribe
