Trash or Treasure?
by NERA / ZEOLOGY
- Nera, Zeology
- neratanning.com
- @neratanning
- Collaborators: Royal Smit & Zoon, Codyeco, Union Pelli, Vincenza Pelli, Bureau Loos
Trash or Treasure?
Animal hides, typically discarded as waste from the food industry, have the potential to transform from trash into treasure. By rescuing these hides from ending up in landfills, they can be processed with Zeology, a sustainable leather tanning solution, to create premium compostable leather. This process not only prevents waste but also yields a valuable product that aligns with environmentally conscious practices.
Royal Smit & Zoon stands as a global leader in supplying chemicals vital to the tanning, wet end, and finishing processes within the leather industry. Established in 1821 in the Netherlands, this family-owned enterprise, has garnered worldwide recognition for its commitment to sustainability and excellence. A testament to this commitment is their groundbreaking and revolutionary tanning agent: Zeology. Entirely free of chrome, heavy metals, and aldehyde, making it a superior sustainable alternative. Zeology leather has the ability to contribute to a circular economy. By harnessing the power of nature, Zeology Leather offers leather products that are compostable, biodegradable, and circular.