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What is a major environmental concern with chrome tanning?

Chromium waste can harm water and soil.

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  1. Chromium waste can harm water and soil ✔
  2. It uses no water at all
  3. It makes leather too soft

Why: Chrome tanning waste can pollute water and harm the environment if not treated.

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Answer: Chromium waste can harm water and soil. Chrome tanning waste can pollute water and harm the environment if not treated.

  1. Tanning (leather) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanning_%28leather%29
    The tanning process involves chemical and organic compounds that can have a detrimental effect on the environment.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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