Is Leather Biodegradable?Leather can be a biodegradable material. Processed leather can be composted but the environmental impact and the biodegradability of the leather depends, among others, on the chemistry being used. Is Zeology tanned leather more biodegradable than chrome tanned leather?Zeology tanned leather biodegrades quicker than the traditional tanning technologies. Whitepaper: Biodegradability and disintegration of leatherTransparency and clarity about the biodegradability, compostability and end-of-life of a leather article. Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterNewsletter Masterclass ‘Biodegradability of Leather’Can a leather bag, a leather shoe or a leather chair be biodegradable? Watch the online masterclass hosted by Nera Leather Tanning about the topic of biodegradability with Hans van Haarst, CEO of Smit & Zoon and Wouter Hendriksen, R&D Manager Nera Tanning. Knowledge centerGo to all knowledge itemsKnowledgeStay informedReceive the latest company news and industry updatesSubscribe