Subsequently, PTA decided to start the implementation of Cleaner Technology component under the title of “Cleaner Technology Program for Korangi Tanneries (CTP-KT)”. The aim of this program is to enable Korangi Tanneries to implement cleaner technologies and adopt better working practices for better environmental performance.

The approach of the program is to implement proposed environmental solutions in a logical sequence under a cost effective framework with direct and indirect financial paybacks.

The main objective of CTP-KT is to enable the Korangi tanneries, for the compliance of National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) and EMS Certification. the main components of CTP-KT are:

 - Awareness Campaigns
 - Cleaner Technology Implementation
 - Solid Waste Management Program
 - EMS Implementation
 - Training on Tannery Wastewater Treatment

Under the project component awareness campaigns various activities are executed which include posters, leaflets, banners, documentary video films and training workshops/seminars.
through these activities environmental solutions are promoted among the mass of tanneries. in the continuation of this a workshop was organized on December 16, 2006. detail of this workshop is presented in following section.

Objective of the workshop
The main objective of this workshop was to transfer the knowledge on the subject workshop and create a mass of skilled and qualified tanners in the country. To achieve the objective of this workshop presentations were given on the following subjects:
1. Chrome Recovery and Recycling.
2. Use of Dusted Salt.

Resource Person
To provide the understanding of subject workshop following experts delivered their presentations.

Mode of Demonstration
1. Power Point Presentation
2. Practical Demonstration
3. Question Answer Session and Discussion

Participation
Total 32 participants attended this workshop. Out of total 32, trainee tanners were 16 and the rest 16 participants were from tanneries and institution. A break up of participants categories is presented in Table-1.
                                           Table-1: Detail of Participants

Percentage of participants is depicted in Figure-1.

Description
A workshop titled “Chrome Recovery/Recycling and Reuse of Dusted Salt” was organized on December 16, 2006 at National Institute of Leather Technology (NILT). This workshop was organized for the production staff of tanneries. This workshop was also organized for trainee tanners, who are studying in NILT. This workshop was organized keeping in view the interest level of trainee tanners and production staff of tannery on the said subject.

1. The workshop was consisted of two sessions i.e. presentation and practical demonstration. 1st part of workshop was consist of presentation and the 2nd session was comprised of practical demonstration.
   
   

2. Before the formal starting of workshop, participants were registered at the reception desk and presented a file having handouts of presentation, writing papers, pen , leaflets on cleaner production option, water conservation, environmental laws and session plan.
   
   

3. The workshop was started with recitation of Holy Quran. After the recitation, the formal introduction was given to the participants by Mr. Ayaz Ahsan. Mr. Ahsan welcomed the participants for being cooperative with the project team and to exhibit their interest towards initiatives taken for the environmental betterment.
   
   

4. First presentation of workshop was delivered on subject of “Chrome Recovery/ Recycling” by Mr. Ayaz Ahsan, Leather Technologist of Cleaner Technology Program for Korangi Tanneries (CTP-KT). In his presentation, Mr. Ayaz Ahsan, briefed about the benefits of recovered chrome. He said a large quantity of chrome is used in leather processing. It has been proved by the experiments that 70-80% chrome is absorbed in skin and hides while chroming process and the rest 20-30% chrome remains in water which is usually drained out and wasted. To utilize this quantity chrome recovery plant may be installed and this 20-30% chrome may be recovered with the help of it and a big cost can be conserve. The recovered chrome may be reused after adding the rest 70-80% quantity of chrome in the chroming process of next lot of skins or hide.
   
   

5. During this presentation Mr. Ahsan shared that it has been proved by the experiments that the softness, color, shining, texture, quality surface, smoothness and beauty are not affected by the use of recovered chrome. He said that the results of recovered and fresh chrome are same in nature and quality. Beside it, this practice also helps to minimize the environmental pollution.
   
   

6. At the end of this presentation, some important questions were raised from the participants. The questions were addressed by Mr. Ayaz Ahsan. The participants were observed satisfied after getting the explanation of their ambiguities from Mr. Ayaz Ahsan.
   
   

7. After the presentation on the subject of “Chrome Recovery and Recycling” second presentation of workshop was delivered on the subject of “Use of Dusted Salt”
   
   

8. Presentation on the subject of “Use of Dusted Salt” was given by Mr. Furqan Hameed, Leather Technologist, CTP-KT.
   
   

9. Mr. Furqan briefed that salt can be remove from the wet skins /hides and can be reused in pickling process after clarification. He briefed about the procedure of clarification.
   
   

10. It was learnt form Mr. Furqan that following equipment can be use for dusting of salt from the skins/hides:
    Mechanical desalting drum
    Dodeca wooden frame
    Desalting machine
    
    

11. Mr. Furqan Stated about the benefits of use of dusted salt. he said that production cost can be curtail by using the dusted salt. Beside this, quantity of TDS and spent soak liquor is also reduced in the generated wastewater.
    
    

12. After this presentation questions were raised from the participants which were addressed by Mr. Furqan. These questions are presented in Annexure-F.
    
    

13. After this presentation a break of one hour was given to the participants for lunch and prayer.
    
    

14. 2nd session of workshop was started at 1400 hrs. In this session a practical demonstration of chrome recovery and reuse and use of dusted salt was shown to the participants. Participants were observed their selves enjoying in demonstration session.
    
    

15. After the demonstration discussions were made on the procedures. In the end feedback was obtained from the participants. Out of 32, feedback was received from total 17 (53%) participants. An analysis of feedback is presented in Table-2.

Percentage of response obtained from the participants is depicted in Fig-2