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Pitka Leather Sustainability Actions

Ethical and sustainable leather

The last few years have marked a significant change in consumer preferences, and these preferences have turned into sustainable and ethical fashion choices. This tendency has also spread to the leather industry, where consumers are now looking for products that are not only fashionable and long-lasting but also environmentally friendly and ethical.

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Non-toxic tanning methods

Sustainable leather refers to the leather produced by using eco-friendly materials and practices. This can be achieved by using non-toxic chemicals for tanning, reducing water and energy consumption, and appropriate waste management. Vegetable tanning and other sustainable tanning methods utilize the natural tannins found in plants to tan the leather, thus eliminating the use of hazardous chemicals.

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Water and energy reduction

The issue of sustainable leather production is also associated with water and energy consumption. Water conservation is one of the sustainable practices and it involves low-waste water management methods and closed-loop systems, which recycle water. On the other hand, sustainable leather production works towards saving energy by using renewable energy sources and employing energy-efficient practices.

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Animal welfare and fair labour

Sustainable leather production is associated with environmental issues as well as social and ethical factors. It is also about ensuring that the animals are well treated throughout their lives and that the workers are paid fairly and work in safe conditions during the leather production process.

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Leather Working Group certification

Certifications such as the Leather Working Group and the Global Organic Textile Standard help customers identify that these leather products meet such ethical standards.

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