The aim of the campaign is to increase awareness on the risks, issues and challenges associated with waste generated, its disposal and by-products which can be produced further. This diverse session were taken place in 02 big tanneries of Korangi Industrial Area i.e. Kings Leather and Hafiz Tannery which highlighted forward thinking from owners and willingness to protect environment. PTA Environmental Society president Gulzar Firoz provided a balanced view of UNIDO's intervention for Korangi leather sector development by quoting solid waste management program and carbon footprints and laminated that UNIDO's learning could be applied to the local leather industry.
The water expert from Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR) Dr. Farman and Leather Technologist Sajjad Bhatti illustrated a number of critical areas including by-products from waste, legal compliance; water usage, close door tanning, Chemical management, decrease of pollutants in wastewater and correct disposal of hazardous waste.
The managers/supervisors attended the session to gain valuable knowledge and insight from experts across the leather process. Since its inception in May 2019, UNIDO-GEF Project has been taken as opportunity for local leather industry for promoting cleaner productions and introducing new initiatives like corporate carbon footprints and sound waste management for Korangi leather area.