Gen Phoenix and Axil Celebrate Two Years of Cutting 10,000 Tonnes of Leather Waste from Landfills

Axil and Gen Phoenix mark two years of collaboration, focused on revolutionising sustainable materials.

Gen Phoenix, a global leader in sustainable material innovation, marks two years of partnership with Axil, achieving significant environmental milestones.

Since 2007, Gen Phoenix has successfully rescued over 10,000 tonnes of leather waste from landfills, pioneering the development of premium circular materials that redefine environmental stewardship in the industry. The partnership’s aligned objectives focus on protecting our planet by transforming waste into valuable resources and giving new life to old materials.

Key Achievements: 

• Zero Waste to Landfill: Maintaining this commitment since 2016.
• Up to 86% Less Carbon Footprint: Compared to traditional leather production.
• 95% Water Recycling: Ensuring responsible resource use.
• 100% Renewable Electricity: Powering operations sustainably.
• Up to 77% Recycled Content: Incorporating recycled leather fibre.

Innovative Solutions for a Sustainable Future

The company has further advanced its waste management practices at its Peterborough sites, significantly reducing its carbon footprint.

Axil supports Gen Phoenix’s sustainability goals through comprehensive waste management services, including state-of-the-art recycling and resource recovery. This collaboration has resulted in durable materials for various applications and prestigious brands, with their upcycled leather meeting high sustainability standards and setting new benchmarks for quality and durability.

Eleather, an innovative and much coveted premium product, is now used in over 1 million pairs of shoes and is featured on 1.5 million bus seats, 50,000+ airport terminal seats, and 500,000+ train seats. With over 250 airlines and 1 in 5 aircraft globally using ELeather, and materials covering more than 4 million seat covers, Gen Phoenix continues to set the standard in sustainable solutions.

Axil Contract Manager, Lee O’Brien: “The last two years have been very interesting. There has been a great working relationship as we endeavour to actively re-engineer and maximise resources, creating practical solutions today to support environmental objectives and reduce costs.”

Aligned with their vision to lead in sustainability, Gen Phoenix and Axil continue to push boundaries, offering practical solutions that resonate with some of the world’s most iconic brands.

Reflecting on the collaboration, both companies are enthusiastic about future possibilities. Together, they are reshaping industry practices, demonstrating that sustainable innovation isn’t just a commitment but a practical solution for today’s challenges and tomorrow’s aspirations.

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About Axil 
Axil is a UK leader in total waste management, helping businesses reduce waste, cut costs, and boost environmental performance. From recycling and recovery to hazardous waste treatment and disposal, Axil manages all waste streams with full compliance and sustainability at every stage. 

Recognised as one of The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work and Scale-Up Business of the Year at the 2024 Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards, Axil is also listed in The Financial Times FT1000 Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025. 

With an EcoVadis Gold rating placing it in the top 5% globally for sustainability, Axil partners with major brands like CBRE, Beko Europe, Lush, LEVC, and BMW Group – driving measurable impact across manufacturing and critical services. 

Axil supports sectors including Aerospace, Automotive, Food, Pharma, and more – delivering compliance advice, CPD-accredited training, and embedding circularity and Zero Waste practices to transform waste into value. 

Learn more at www.axil-is.com 

About Generation Phoenix
Generation Phoenix (Gen Phoenix) is delivering a new generation of materials for the next era of sustainability. Through a revolutionary circular process, Gen Phoenix rescues leather offcuts destined for landfill and regenerates them into premium, circular materials made from recycled leather fibre coveted by the world’s most iconic brands for its beauty and durability.

Since 2007, Gen Phoenix has diverted thousands of tonnes of material from landfill. Adaptable to a wide variety of feedstocks, Gen Phoenix’s patented technology platform will make material circularity possible at an epic scale. For more information, please visit http://www.genphoenix.com.