ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Characterization of Leather Industry Wastes
H. Ozgunay, S. Colak, M.M. Mutlu, F. Akyuz
Department of Leather Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Ege University, 35100 Bornova, Izmir, Turkey
Pol. J. Environ. Stud. 2007;16(6):867–873
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ABSTRACT
In this research samples from solid wastes coming out from various process steps during manufacturing
of garment sheep skins, shoe upper goat skins, shoe upper hides and sole leathers have been collected. These
samples have been classified among themselves and their characteristics have been determined by various
chemical analysis. By characterization of solid wastes which state problems for the environment and costs
for treatment; data have been obtained which can be used for new management and evaluation methods.
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