Mode of Demonstration
1. Power Point Presentation
2. Practical Demonstration
3. Discussion

Participation
Total 51 participants attended this workshop. Out of total 51, 17 were leather technologist, 16 participants were attached with the management department of tanneries. Seven (07) trainee tanners were also part of the group. Two (02), teachers and Two (02) participants were from sales and marketing fields. There were two (02) supervisors, three (03) laboratory incharge and two (02) engineers too. % of categories of participants is depicted in Figure-1.

Description
A workshop titled “Use of Environmental Friendly Chemicals” was organized on April 26, 2007 at National Institute of Leather Technology (NILT). This workshop was organized for the personnel attached with leather production process. 

1. The workshop was spread over 3 hours duration.
   
   

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 and a session plan.
   
   

3. The workshop was formally started with the recitation of Holy Quran at 2: Pm by Mr. Nasar Usmani. After the recitation, introduction of workshop was given to the participants by Mr. Furqan Hameed. Mr. Hameed welcomed the participants and thanked for being cooperative with the project team throughout the project.
   
   

4. After welcome note, Mr. Hmaeed delivered a presentation in which he highlighted the importance of environmental friendly chemicals use in leather processing. Mr. Hameed discussed the environmental problems created by the use of chemicals used in tanning. He also enlighten the economic benefits of environmental friendly chemicals. 
   
   

5. While describing the benefits of environmental friendly chemicals, Mr. Hameed said that it is cost effective to control pollution at source as compare to end of pipe treatment. He said environmental pollution effect the marine life and contributes in air pollution. The introductory session was started at 2:05 Pm and ended at 2:30 Pm.
   
   

6. After the introduction first presentation of workshop was delivered by Abdul Rauf of Shafi Reso-chem. This presentation was started at 2:30 Pm.
   
   

7. Initially, Mr. Rauf presented a brief introduction of his company. Later he discussed about the general environmental condition which are affected by the industrial effluent. He stated that industrial pollution contains Heavy metals, strong acids, alkalies and sulfur. Further he stated that industrial effluent may be make free from these things by using the environmental friendly chemicals. 
   
   

8. During the presentation Mr. Rauf stated that “Controlled Process is more environment friendly approach”. By Control Process he meant that pH should be maintained and chemicals should be used as per the process requirement. This is cost effective and environmental friendly as well. 
   
   

9. Mr. Rauf introduced environmental friendly chemicals which are prepared by Shafi Reso-chem. He said that these chemicals are environmental friendly and biodegradable. He said that we can make chromium free leather and reduce pollution load. 
   
   

10. In a response of a question, which was asked regarding the authenticity of biodegradability of chemicals produced by Shafi Rese-chem, he stated that we always attach MSDS with our products. He said we prepare organic based chemicals which are easily biodegradable. 
    
    

11. His presentation and discussion was ended at 3:30 Pm.
    
    

12. After the first presentation, second presentation was started at 3:30 by Mr. Arshad Ghazi of Novazyme.
    
     

13. In starting of his presentation Mr. Arshad appreciated the efforts of CTP-KT for being progressively work for pollution abatement generated by tanneries. 
    
    

14. After the opening remarks Mr. Arshad presented a brief introduction of his company and later he explained about the chemicals which are prepared by Novazyme. He stated that we deal in detergents, leather, textile and food industry.
    
    

15. He shared that Novazyme produces enzyme for soaking, liming degreasing bating and acid bating which is 100% natural and environmental friendly.
    
    

16. Mr. Arshad shared the properties of environmental friendly chemicals. He stated that environmental friendly chemicals are biodegradable, ozone safe ozone friendly, recyclable and reusable and cost effective. He stated that use of environmental friendly chemicals is an approach which leads towards pollution prevention. This approach may be called a cleaner technology approach. He stated that we produce halal products by using pancreatic enzymes whereas I all over the world enzymes are obtained from pigs.
    
    

17. Mr. Arshad presented some recommendation for tanning process while delivering his presentation. 
    
    

18. After his presentation QA session was started at 4:30 Pm which was continued till 5:00 Pm. Questions were raised by the participants, which were addressed by Mr. Arshad. In the end of presentation Mr. Arshad shared with the participants that Novazyme has its own laboratory which is situated in Korangi sector 7-A.. This presentation was end at 4:30 Pm.
    
    

19. After the QA session, Mr. Nasar Usmani thanked to the presenters and participants. Mr. Nasar Usmani requested to all the participants to fill up the feedback form. Out of 51 participants, feedback was received from 65% (33) participants. Feedback analysis is presented in Table-1.

    Table-1: Analysis of Feedback

    S#	Question	Frequency	%
    QI	Venue of the workshop was suitable
    1	Yes	33	100
    2	No	0	0
    	Total	33	100
    Q2	Over all arrangements of this workshop were
    1	Comfortable	33	100
    2	Uncomfortable	0	6
    	Total	33	106
    Q3	Duration of this workshop was?
    1	Enough	31	94
    2	Short	2	6
    	Total	33	100
    Q4	Information provided in this workshop was?
    1	Relevant	33	100
    2	Irrelevant	0	0
    	Total	33	100
    Q5	Terms used in this workshop were
    1	Easy	33	100
    2	Difficult	0	0
    	Total	33	100
    Q6	The most interesting session of this workshop was
    1	Presentation	24	73
    2	QA Session	9	27
    	Total	33	100
    Q7	You got understanding regarding environmental friendly chemicals
    1	Yes	33	100
    2	No	0	0
    	Total	33	100
    Q8	Do you want to use environmental friendly chemicals in your tannery
    1	Yes	33	100
    2	I will try	0	0
    3	No	0	0
    	Total	33	100
    Q9	This type of workshop should be organized in future
    1	Yes	33	100
    2	No	0	0
    	Total	33	100

20. After receiving the feedback Mr. Nasar Usmani requested to Mr. Arshad Mehmood of MMSC to present the completion certificate to the participants of workshop. 
    
    

21. After the certificate awarding ceremony all the participants visited the stalls of Shafi Reso-chem and Novazyme where participants were presented literature and token gifts.
    
    

22. At the end of workshop tea was served to the participants. During the tea, participants discussed their views with the representatives of chemical supplies company.