The tanning industry is a major source of pollution worldwide, particularly in developing countries. The major public concern over tanneries has traditionally been about odours and water pollution from untreated discharges. Important poll- ants associated with the tanning industry include chlorides, tannins, chromium, sulphate and sulphides as well as trace organic chemicals and, increasingly, synthetic chemicals such as pesticides, dyes and finishing agents, as well as solvents. These substances are frequently toxic and persistent, and affect both human and environmental health. The primary...
The tanning industry is a major source of pollution worldwide, particularly in developing countries. The major public concern over tanneries has tradi...
The tanning industry is a major source of pollution worldwide, particularly in developing countries. The major public concern over tanneries has traditionally been about odours and water pollution from untreated discharges. Important poll- ants associated with the tanning industry include chlorides, tannins, chromium, sulphate and sulphides as well as trace organic chemicals and, increasingly, synthetic chemicals such as pesticides, dyes and finishing agents, as well as solvents. These substances are frequently toxic and persistent, and affect both human and environmental health. The primary...
The tanning industry is a major source of pollution worldwide, particularly in developing countries. The major public concern over tanneries has tradi...
This book provides unique research findings sourced from the leather sector in an unrivalled depth covering all the stratums of the value chains. The result is emerging knowledge and resourcefulness to the global community and an attestation to Africa's transformative trajectory from commodity dependence to product development to explore on its socio-economic opportunities.
This book provides unique research findings sourced from the leather sector in an unrivalled depth covering all the stratums of the value chains. The ...
