In This Issue
03 Upfront
A new quip from Sam Setter in each issue.
Ostrich: Burden still falls on leather.
Avian Influenza situation by the SAOBC's Piet Kleyn.
The export situation for ostrich meat by CKI's Francois de Wet.
SHALC 'still operational' says exco member Gert Kruger.
06 An Eclectic View
Abiotic versus biotic: When you're considering the composting of leather, you need to know the difference, writes H. Procter.
09 Sustainability
Finally, the Sustainable Leather Foundation is able to make it to India, writes MD Deborah Taylor. And SLF signs a memorandum of agreement with Assomac.
11 Weights & Measures
Compiled by the ISTT.
12 Notice Board
2023 winners of IULTCS Young Leather Scientist grants.
River Thames 'mudlarker' finds 16th Century archer's leather wrist guard.
14 Textiles
Cotton: Climate change demands new varieties, better water management, and flexibility, says the International Cotton Advisory Committee.
15 Trade Statistics
SA hides, skins and leather trade statistics for January 2023, iss
