24 billion pairs of shoes are produced globally every year and it is estimated that ultimately more than 90 percent of them end up in landfill, but what are the alternatives asks Satra?
SATRA’s new biodegradability and compost ability testing services can help they’re members to understand the environmental impact of their furniture and furnishing products at end-of life.
They can assess if a particular item breaks down into compost, if any harmful chemicals are left behind and if it’s possible to grow healthy plants in the resulting compost.