This event highlights leather’s role in the circular economy, focusing on its sustainability, durability, and potential for reuse, repair, and repurposing, aligning with EU Green Deal goals and waste reduction efforts.
- circular economy | environmental impact | innovation | sustainable economic growth strategy | waste management | waste recycling
- Wednesday 11 June 2025, 14:30 - 16:00 (CEST)
- Online only
- Live streaming available
Practical information
- When
- Wednesday 11 June 2025, 14:30 - 16:00 (CEST)
- Where
- Online only
- Languages
- English
- Part of
- Website
- Event website
- Social media links
Description
This event will highlight leather’s essential role in the circular economy, showcasing its sustainability, durability, and potential for repair, reuse, and repurposing. As a natural, biodegradable material, leather helps reduce waste and aligns with EU Green Deal goals while promoting efficient use of by-products in well-established value chains.
Through expert insights and industry perspectives, the discussion will explore leather’s environmental footprint, recyclability, and contribution to circularity. The event will address common misconceptions, reinforcing leather’s role as a responsible material choice for sectors such as fashion, automotive, and more.