OXATAN
OXATAN
LIFE + Environmental and governance policy
LIFE + Environmental and governance policy
LIFE 08 ENV/E/000140
Environmentally friendly oxazolidine-tanned leather
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The main objective of this project is to prove, to promote and to broadcast
in the EU an innovative tanning technology based on the use of oxazodiline
as an alternative to the traditional one made with chrome for being used at
the footwear and tapestry industries.
MAIN OBJECTIVE:
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1. To promote the use of friendly leather with the environment in the
footwear and tapestry industries.
2. To improve the environment impact caused by the leather, footwear
and tapestry industries.
OBJETIVES
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and tapestry industries.
3. To reduce the environmental impact of the furs at the end of their life
cycle.
4. To
help
the
footwear
and
tapestry
companies
to
meet
the
environmental requirements, the mandatory as well as the voluntary
ones related to the content of dangerous substances for health and
environment.
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EXPECTED RESULTS
•To show the technical and financial viability of the oxazodiline used in
the
tanning of the leather.
•To get a wide broadcasting about the tanning technique made with
oxazodiline among the tanneries in the UE, mainly in Italy and Spain as
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leading producers of leather in Europe.
•Introduction to the use of the tanning technique with oxazodiline in the
European tanneries.
•To enhance the footwear and tapestry industries´ interest about the use of
tanned leather with oxazolidine as a raw material for manufactured products.
MAIN ACTIVITIES
•Demonstration of the environmental advantages of the tanning process
made with oxazolidine (in a semi-industrial and industrial scale).
•Demonstration of the technical and financial viability of the tanning
technology made with oxazolidine.
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•Preparation of training and information material: Internet web page,
manuals, promotional video, training and informative DVD, sample books,
posters, brochures, technical publications, etc.
•Broadcasting activities: courses for tannery technicians, information days,
fairs, etc.
WORK PROGRAMME
WP 2: Demonstration of the technical and financial viability
WP 1: Demonstration of the advantages of using oxazolidine
in the tanning process
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WP 4: Broadcasting activities on the project and its results
WP 3: Preparation of the training and communication
program
WP1: Demonstration of the advantages of using
oxazolidine in the tanning process
Technical
validation
of
the
oxazolidine
tanning process, in a semi-industrial and
industrial scale, compared to the traditional
chrome tanning process:
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1. Evaluation of the environmental impact.
2. Evaluation of the physical leather
properties.
3. Evaluation of the chemical leather
properties (Eco-label for the footwear).
WP 2: Demonstration of the technical and financial
viability
•Validation of the obtained leathers by means of
the footwear as well as tapestry and clothing
goods.
•Evaluation of the tanners´ process: advantages,
difficulties, process modifications, etc.
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difficulties, process modifications, etc.
•Evaluation of the leathers in collaboration with
the footwear manufacturers, tapestries and the
garments: advantages, difficulties, process
modifications, etc.
•Economic validation on the tanning process
made with oxazolidine.
•Elaboration of a compilation of results.
WP3: Preparation of the training and informative
material
•Preparation of the oxazolidine tanning manual.
•Preparation of a tanning leathers´ sample book.
•Preparation of material for being used in courses as
well as in information days: presentations, archives,
pen-drives, etc.
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pen-drives, etc.
•Preparation of materials for the diffusion of projects:
press notes, technical articles, posters, brochures,
etc.
•A video production about a project and its results.
•A DVD production in order to train and to inform
about this innovative process.
WP4: Dissemination activities
•Training courses taking place in tanneries (Spain and
Italy).
•Practical demonstration workshops.
•Participation in sectorial fairs by means of conferences
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•Participation in sectorial fairs by means of conferences
and seminars.
•Broadcasting events for footwear and tapestry
companies.
•Articles´ publication in specialized media.
•Corporate identity development.
•Communication plan posterior to the ending of the
project.
PARTNERS
Leader: Spain
INESCOP-Technological Institute for footwear and related industries
www.inescop.es
medioambiente@inescop.es
Italy
C.G.S.- C.G.S.di Coluccia Michele & C. s.a.s.
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www.cgsgroup.it
cgs@cgsgroup.it
Spain
FCVRE-Fundación Comunidad Valenciana-Región Europea
www.uegva.info
info@delcomval.be
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