Automotive leather group Pangea has announced its zero-waste initiative in leather shaving at its Leon, Mexico, facility will be realised by the end of this year. 

In 2023, the site diverted nearly 2,000 metric tonnes of leather shavings from landfill, sending it instead to be made into fertilisers.

Jeff Miller, director of product development, said: “We are extremely excited about reaching this goal and demonstrating our leadership in sustainable manufacturing.

“Not only are we reducing waste, but we are also helping to close the loop on the use of leather by turning waste into fertiliser through the innovative biostimulant process.”

The Leon plant will serve as a model for other Pangea facilities globally.

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