ECOLABELS FOR LEATHER AND LEATHER PRODUCTS
Journal Title: Annals of the University of Oradea. Fascicle of Textiles, Leatherwork - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 1
Abstract
Nowadays, there is an increasing demand for consumer goods ecolabelling, coming from consumers concern for adverse environmental impacts of industrial pollution and manufacturers need to protect their existing markets and to expand into new ones. Ecolabels are used to guarantee the purchaser a product meets certain minimum standards relating to its environmental impact during production, use or disposal, and to distinguish the product from competitors in a positive way. In order to be awarded an ecolabel, a product must be certified according to a set of requirements or criteria, with regard to environmental, health and quality aspects. Leather industry and leather products trade hold a significant share of the worldwide economy and leather sector is vital for the economies of many developing countries. Though, leather processing is recognized as a highly polluting activity. Principles and practice of pollution control and prevention in tanning industry are well-known, and ecolabelling appears as an advanced tool to address the sector environmental issues. The emergence of ecolabels in the leather sector proves the commitment of tanneries and leather goods manufacturers for increasing their environmental performance and the consumers move towards more green purchasing patterns. It is the aim of this paper to shortly present the main ecolabels in use on the market of leather and leather products, the key parameters that define an eco-friendly leather, and the benefits and disadvantages of ecolabelling in the leather sector.
Authors and Affiliations
Ingrid - Ioana BUCIŞCANU
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