evidence: Read our The sustainability of leather fact sheet to learn more. [...] Large leather-producing countries, like Brazil and Italy, have implemented sustainability certification schemes which include good governance in chemical and water usage, social responsibility, and environmental and sourcing stewardship. The Leather Working Group (LWG) is the global standard for environmental stewardship for leather manufacturers. [...] For those who are concerned about the environmental impacts of the products they use, in terms of criteria such as sustainability, recyclability and end-of-life disposal, faux leather does not meet the same standards as real leather. Usually manufactured with polyester or nylon, then coated with PVC or PU, synthetic materials are not made from a renewable source, they are generally not as durable as real leather, and they are more likely to end up in a landfill, given their unsuitability to recycling.