Скачать или смотреть Leathertainment on the go! Episode 6 | How Your Leather Choices Can Save the Planet

This is a collaboration video with Smit & Zoon, a leading leather chemical company based in the Netherlands. In this special episode of our Leathertainment podcast, we’re diving deep to help people understand leather better – its origin, sustainability, and all the misconceptions around it.

In this episode, we’re heading straight to the source – an organic dairy farm near Amsterdam – to uncover how leather production ties into meat and dairy industries, animal welfare, and the environment.

We discuss:
✅ How deforestation in Brazil and beyond links to leather’s global supply chain.
✅ The carbon footprint of cattle – methane emissions vs. soil health.
✅ Why animal welfare and local farming matter for sustainable leather.
✅ The myth that leather is the main driver of deforestation.
✅ The rise of traceability and certifications like Leather Working Group and Chrome-Free Working Group.
✅ How consumers can support ethical practices without being misled by greenwashing.
✅ Why local, circular production could be the future of truly sustainable leather.

This episode isn’t about guilt or blame – it’s about awareness and better choices.

🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations and deep dives into the leather world!

TITLE: Leathertainment on the go! Episode 6 | How Your Leather Choices Can Save the Planet

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CHAPTERS/TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction at the Organic Milk Farm
A special episode recorded live at an organic farm in Amsterdam, focusing on leather’s environmental impact.
01:00 - Leather Raw Materials & Deforestation
Exploring the supply chain links between meat production, leather, and Amazon deforestation.
03:40 - Europe’s New Deforestation Law Explained
How Europe’s regulations aim to protect rainforests and influence global leather brands.
04:10 - Tracing Leather Back to the Farm
Brand audits in Brazil ensure leather is not sourced from deforested lands.
05:15 - Global Leather Supply Chain Overview
The journey of leather from slaughterhouses to finished goods worldwide.
06:40 - Economic Realities & Challenges in Leather
Why raw hides are undervalued and the leather industry’s struggle to drive sustainability.
08:00 - Local Leather Production Benefits
How local sourcing in the Netherlands supports artisans and reduces environmental impact.
10:00 - Leather, Cows, and Carbon Emissions
The role of cows in carbon cycles and how pasture grazing helps soil health.
12:00 - Industrial Disruption vs. Natural Systems
How industrial practices clash with natural, circular farming models.
14:30 - Chrome-Free Leather Tanning Trends
Growing industry shift towards sustainable, chrome-free tanning solutions.
16:00 - Cheap Leather vs. Ethical Production
The conflict between low-cost manufacturing and environmentally responsible practices.
18:00 - Transparency with Production Passports
Introducing “production passports” to boost supply chain transparency for consumers.
20:00 - Cost of Leather Goods & Ethical Choices
What cheap leather really costs the environment — and the value of durable leather goods.
22:00 - How Leather Goods Reduce Waste
Why buying quality leather goods can reduce landfill waste and consumption.
23:30 - Next Episode Sneak Peek: Animal Welfare in Leather
A teaser for the next episode diving into animal welfare and ethical concerns.

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SHOP LINK FOR MY BRAND

PEGAI (Buy our good-quality finished leather goods): https://www.pegai.com/.
You may also buy them on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PEGAI.
ATELIER PEGAI: https://atelierpegai.com/

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