LIST OF LEATHER AND TEXTILE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATES
Leather Working Group (LWG): an organization that aims to reduce the environmental impact of leather production. They have a certification program for leather manufacturers that assesses their environmental performance.
Global Recycled Standard (GRS): a certification that verifies products made from recycled materials and ensures they meet certain criteria related to sourcing, production, and environmental impact.
European Eco-label (EU Ecolabel): a certification that indicates a product meets certain environmental standards set by the European Union.
Bluesign: a certification that aims to reduce the environmental impact of the textile industry by assessing and approving chemicals, processes, materials, and products.
Cradle to Cradle (C2C): a certification that evaluates the environmental and social impact of productsthroughout their lifecycle, from production to disposal.
ZDHC stands for Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals. It is a collaboration of brands, suppliers, and manufacturers that work together to eliminate the use of hazardous chemicals in the textile and leather industry. They have developed a standard called the ZDHC MRSL (Manufacturing Restricted Substances List) which outlines the chemicals that are prohibited or restricted in production processes.
