BeNature is a new technology that enables the production of 100% biodegradable leather articles in just 11 to 14 days. This innovation, developed based on an eco-design methodology, promotes sustainable development and social responsibility.
Promoters:
- CTIC – Leather Industry Technology Center;
- Faculty of Science and Technology, NOVA University of Lisbon;
- António Nunes de Carvalho S.A;
- Comforsyst;
- Vega Industries.
Challenges Addressed:
The developments carried out as part of this project have made it possible, among other things:
- Reducing resource waste and returning leather to nature..
- Minimizing the need for control and the generation of waste, as well as reducing its treatment requirements.
Practical Benefits for Society:
The completion of the BeNature project delivered several key benefits, including::
- A criação de novos produtos que correspondem às necessidades dos consumidores com preocupações ecológicas;
- Offering sustainable products, developed with an eco-design approach, that still meet comfort and fashion needs;
