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Organic Leather Tanning agent

Eco-friendly tanning agent from Tanzanian agricultural waste for premium eco- leather goods.

Eco-Friendly Tannin Extraction

AfriTech Organic Leather Co. Ltd. is revolutionizing Africa’s leather industry through science, sustainability, and circular innovation. Our project introduces an eco-friendly tanning technology that replaces toxic chromium salts with natural tannins extracted from agricultural wastes such as cashew husks and banana stems. This innovation not only reduces environmental pollution but also adds value to local resources while empowering small and medium enterprises. By combining research, technology, and African craftsmanship, AfriTech produces Organic tanning agents for leather processing, premium organic leather and luxury products that reflect quality, sustainability and social impact.

Innovation

Founder's short bio

Dr. Cecilia Rolence China is a Leather Technologist and Lecturer at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in Tanzania. She is the Founder and CEO of AfriTech Organic Leather Co. Ltd., leading innovations in eco-friendly leather processing and circular economy solutions. With over nine years of research and industrial experience, she has developed award-winning technologies that transform agricultural waste into sustainable tanning agents and premium organic leather products.

Team

Prof. Awkward Hilonga

Technology development

Prof. Thomas Kivevele

R&D

Ms. Salma China

Administrator

Mr. Arvind Sivdas

Business advisor

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