Project Journey

Ongoing trials on prototypes to optimise the production process of the new modified tannins, also with the help of chemical characterizations.
Scheduling of a test plan with the experimental tannery to carry out a performance assessment of the new products aimed at making the leather articles needed for the benchmark comparison.
Initiation of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), with the support of specialised consultants, for calculating the environmental impact of the new products.
Website update, introducing a NEWS section that includes a page dedicated to the project’s milestones, one to events (past and future), and another one that collects articles and press releases about the LIFE I’M-TAN project published in trade magazines and websites.
Meeting between all partners and the European Union Monitor to provide project updates, discuss the current state of affairs, and monitor the progress of the project.

Reporting on deliverables 6 and 7, referring to the production in experimental tannery of the 21 benchmark leathers, as well as to the analysis of wastewaters.
Delivery and set up of the first pilot plant, the project prototype.
Optimization of the chemical reactions aimed for the modifications of natural tannins.
Ongoing production and characterization of our innovative products, starting their first application trials in leather tanning.
Definition of acceptability criteria and wastewater analysis methods that will be adopted during the project.
Project presentation and update for stakeholders via talk during the Open Events of Lineapelle Milano. Project dissemination at our companies’ booths throughout the exhibition.
Participation to the III IULTCS Eurocongress 2022 held in Vicenza.
Design and purchase of gadgets to promote the 2 key concepts of our project: sustainability and circular economy.

Reporting on deliverables 6 and 7, referring to the production in experimental tannery of the 21 benchmark leathers, as well as to the analysis of wastewaters.
Delivery and set up of the first pilot plant, the project prototype.
Optimization of the chemical reactions aimed for the modifications of natural tannins.
Ongoing production and characterization of our innovative products, starting their first application trials in leather tanning.
Definition of acceptability criteria and wastewater analysis methods that will be adopted during the project.
Project presentation and update for stakeholders via talk during the Open Events of Lineapelle Milano. Project dissemination at our companies’ booths throughout the exhibition.
Participation to the III IULTCS Eurocongress 2022 held in Vicenza.
Design and purchase of gadgets to promote the 2 key concepts of our project: sustainability and circular economy.

Completed production in experimental tannery of 21 leathers, tanned with chrome, synthetic tannins and aldehydes, to be used as benchmark.
Physico-chemical analysis of these leathers and assessment of the environmental impact for each tanning process wastewater.
Selection of providers and purchase of the pilot reactor to be used as prototype for the project. Set up of the area where all these new equipment will be installed.
Production and characterization of the new modified products on a larger scale (kilograms).
Weekly posting on our social channels (Instagram e LinkedIn).
Project dissemination by giving presentations in specific conferences: International Polymer Characterization Forum (Halle) and Conference on Renewable Resources and Biorefineries (Bruges).
Publication of press releases on leather industry media such as Ars Tannery and Leatherbiz.com.

Selection of 21 leathers, tanned with chrome, synthetic tannins and aldehydes, to be used as benchmark.
Lab scale production (tens of grams) and characterization of 20 batches of new modified products based on chestnut and quebracho extracts.
Definition of the specifications for the new prototypes to be used in the project. Selection of providers and order emission for most of the equipment.
Selection and purchase of the equipment for the experimental tannery, which will permit to simulate an industrial tannery production of our innovative leathers.
Design of the LIFE I’M TAN logo and publication of the project website in 2 languages (Italian and English).
Definition of graphic layout and printing of promotional material.
Presentation of the project to the stakeholders via webinar, taking part to a promotional event for Life programs hosted in Poland and networking at the Lineapelle exhibition in Milan.
Set up of our social network pages, for LinkedIn and Instagram, and publication of first posts.
Signing of contracts between the partners and definition of all the formal aspects of the project.
Project kick-off during the visit of the Monitor from the EU Commission, who carried out the first inspection in Silvateam’s Headquarters.

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