With energy savings high on everyone’s agenda, solar thermal energy provides an efficient and competitive renewable energy source. A further advantage is the potential to improve your carbon footprint.
 
With a focus on environmental and sustainability issues, the conference programme includes presentations from experts and brands covering:
 
·         Sustainable tanning
·         Review of global footwear markets
·         Biodegradability including life cycle
·         US product safety and legislation
·         Measuring the cost of environmental impact
·         Sustainability – IWAY – The IKEA Way
·         Solar power in leather making  
 
Organised by BLC Leather Technology Centre and APLF, this half-day conference is sponsored by Lanxess and Leather International magazine.
 
To register  for the Leather and the Environment Conference or for further information contact sivett@blcleathertech.com or ChiOn.Kwok@ubm.com.