Entries by Lotta Nyberg

COTANCE News 1/2026 – January-February 2026

  Durability & Biodegradability: Is There a Contradiction?     Leather is known for its durability and performance. At the same time, it is being increasingly discussed in the context of biodegradability, circularity, and the bioeconomy. At first glance, this may seem contradictory. How can a material designed to last also be biodegradable? In this […]

COTANCE News 1/2026 – January-February 2026

  Durability and Biodegradability: Is there a contradiction?       Leather is renowned for its durability and performance characteristics. At the same time, the material is increasingly discussed in the context of biodegradability, circularity, and the bioeconomy. At first glance, this may seem contradictory. How can a material designed to last a long time […]

COTANCE November 2025 Newsletter

Leather: The Hidden Engine of Europe’s Bioeconomy Leather may be one of the oldest materials known to humanity – yet it remains one of the most innovative and underutilized resources in today’s green transition. Far beyond its price per square meter, leather embodies the very essence of the EU’s bioeconomy: circularity, sustainability, and longevity. Since […]