Timberland and OHP partner on regeneratively-grazed cattle
04/11/2019
Regenerative grazing refers to managing cattle in a way that mimics the natural movement of herd animals, allowing for better rest and re-growth of grasses. This is hoped to result in better food for livestock and healthier soil, as grasses pull carbon from the atmosphere and store it in the ground. In theory, according Timberland, this makes the land more productive with greater resistance to both drought and heavy rain.
“At Timberland, we are committed not only to minimise the negative impacts of leather production, but to drive environmental benefits through our sourcing approach and ultimately develop a net positive fashion supply chain,” said Colleen Vien, director of sustainability at Timberland. “[We] hope to inspire others in the industry to move in this direction as well.”
This partnership builds upon Timberland’s previous efforts toward making products responsibly and helping to influence wide scale change. In 2005, Timberland co-founded the Leather Working Group, in an effort to minimise the negative environmental impacts associated with leather tanning.
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