RT null T1 Towards a more sustainable tannery sector in the Mediterranean A1 United Nations Environment Programme, A1 Mediterranean Action Plan, PB United Nations Environment Programme SN 978-92-807-3519-2 YR 2015 FD 2015 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7722 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/7722 NO This technical guide provides information on alternatives to leather that can prevent the environmental and human health impact while promoting local employment and sustainable economic opportunities, and summarises associated environmental problems caused by the tanning sector in the air, water and soil vectors and main generated pollutants. It also describes some available tools to implement a sustainability policy in the tanning DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 21, 2026