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Cotton 2040 Coalition Makes Case for Taking Sustainable Cotton Mainstream | Sustainable... - 0 views

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Shifting cotton production to a more sustainable model presents a number of opportunities across the value chain, yet only 13% of cotton is grown in a sustainable manner, with only 20% of that actually being sourced by companies for their products. Leading international retailers, cotton standards, industry initiatives and stakeholders are banding together to form Cotton 2040, an initiative that seeks to make sustainable cotton a mainstream commodity rather than a niche market.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Shifting cotton production to a more sustainable model presents a number of opportunities across the value chain, yet only 13% of cotton is grown in a sustainable manner, with only 20% of that actually being sourced by companies for their products. Leading international retailers, cotton standards, industry initiatives and stakeholders are banding together to form Cotton 2040, an initiative that seeks to make sustainable cotton a mainstream commodity rather than a niche market.</div>

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Most big users failing on cotton sustainability: report | Reuters - 0 views

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Most companies that use cotton aren't doing enough to promote sustainability in their supply chains, according to a Rank a Brand report, with 29 of 37 major cotton-users getting a failing grade. Only about one-fifth of sustainably produced cotton is sold as such, while lack of demand leads the rest to be marketed as regular cotton.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Most companies that use cotton aren't doing enough to promote sustainability in their supply chains, according to a Rank a Brand report, with 29 of 37 major cotton-users getting a failing grade. Only about one-fifth of sustainably produced cotton is sold as such, while lack of demand leads the rest to be marketed as regular cotton.</div>

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The adidas Group sourced 43% of its cotton from sustainable sources in 2015, surpassing its 40% "Better Cotton" target. The company plans to source 100% of its cotton from sustainable sources by 2018.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The adidas Group sourced 43% of its cotton from sustainable sources in 2015, surpassing its 40% "Better Cotton" target. The company plans to source 100% of its cotton from sustainable sources by 2018.</div>

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The Adidas Group sourced more than 30% of its cotton from sustainable sources in 2014, which surpassed its 25% "Better Cotton" target. The company plans to source 100% of its cotton from sustainable sources by 2018.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Adidas Group sourced more than 30% of its cotton from sustainable sources in 2014, which surpassed its 25% "Better Cotton" target. The company plans to source 100% of its cotton from sustainable sources by 2018.</div>

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New Doc from Nat Geo, C&A Highlights Business Case for Organic Cotton Production | Sust... - 1 views

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Cotton is planted on 2.4 percent of the world's crop land and yet it accounts for 24 percent and 11 percent of the global sales of insecticide and pesticides, respectively. Organic cotton represents less than 1 percent of the global total annual crop, but National Geographic, international clothing brand C&A, and activist and filmmaker Alexandra Cousteau believe that needs to change. A new 60-minute documentary, For the Love of Fashion, emphasizes "the need for a paradigm shift in the cotton value chain."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Cotton is planted on 2.4 percent of the world's crop land and yet it accounts for 24 percent and 11 percent of the global sales of insecticide and pesticides, respectively. Organic cotton represents less than 1 percent of the global total annual crop, but National Geographic, international clothing brand C&A, and activist and filmmaker Alexandra Cousteau believe that needs to change. A new 60-minute documentary, For the Love of Fashion, emphasizes "the need for a paradigm shift in the cotton value chain."</div>

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Timberland Helps Cotton Production Return to Haiti - 0 views

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Timberland and the Smallholder Farmers Alliance have partnered to provide Haitian farmers with a sustainable economy and to reduce deforestation. SFA will give the farmers who plant trees free cotton seeds, training and tools, while Timberland says it will purchase a certain amount of its global cotton supply from Haiti.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Timberland and the Smallholder Farmers Alliance have partnered to provide Haitian farmers with a sustainable economy and to reduce deforestation. SFA will give the farmers who plant trees free cotton seeds, training and tools, while Timberland says it will purchase a certain amount of its global cotton supply from Haiti.</div>

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Gap and Athleta Announce Bold Goals to Accelerate the Use of Sustainable Fibers in Appa... - 1 views

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Gap, Inc. pledged to source 100% of its cotton from more sustainable sources by 2021. The company has sourced 11.5 million pounds of sustainable "Better Cotton" since 2016 and will continue its partnership with the Better Cotton Initiative to achieve this new goal.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Gap, Inc. pledged to source 100% of its cotton from more sustainable sources by 2021. The company has sourced 11.5 million pounds of sustainable "Better Cotton" since 2016 and will continue its partnership with the Better Cotton Initiative to achieve this new goal. </div>

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adidas, Woolworths Among Brands Saying YESS to Slavery-Free Cotton | Sustainable Brands - 0 views

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The Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN), a project of the nonprofit As You Sow, has launched its newest initiative, YESS: Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced. YESS will work to eradicate modern slavery in cotton harvesting and yarn production by enabling yarn spinners to identify and eliminate cotton produced with forced labor, and be verified for having fair labor practices.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The Responsible Sourcing Network (RSN), a project of the nonprofit As You Sow, has launched its newest initiative, YESS: Yarn Ethically & Sustainably Sourced. YESS will work to eradicate modern slavery in cotton harvesting and yarn production by enabling yarn spinners to identify and eliminate cotton produced with forced labor, and be verified for having fair labor practices. </div>

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Thread™ Transforms Bottles and Reclaimed Cotton into T-Shirt Material - Press... - 0 views

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Thread™, the leader in responsible textile and fabric innovation, has developed a jersey material made entirely of recycled bottles from the developing world and reclaimed American cotton.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Thread™, the leader in responsible textile and fabric innovation, has developed a jersey material made entirely of recycled bottles from the developing world and reclaimed American cotton.</div>

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IKEA Announces Major Cotton Milestone - 0 views

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IKEA achieved its goal to source 100% of its cotton from sustainable farmers that use less water, less chemical fertilizers, and pesticides. As a result, IKEA has become the first major retailer to achieve this goal across all product categories.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">IKEA achieved its goal to source 100% of its cotton from sustainable farmers that use less water, less chemical fertilizers, and pesticides. As a result, IKEA has become the first major retailer to achieve this goal across all product categories.</div>

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Germany : NGO's discuss sustainable cotton in Berlin Fashion Week - Textile News Germany - 0 views

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At the kick-off of the Berlin Fashion Week, World Wide Fund For Nature Germany and Welthungerhilfe invited leading textile companies to Berlin. The goal was to provide information about the use of sustainable cotton fundamental for a responsible clothing industry and to discuss possibilities to increase transparency in the textile supply chain.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">At the kick-off of the Berlin Fashion Week, World Wide Fund For Nature Germany and Welthungerhilfe invited leading textile companies to Berlin. The goal was to provide information about the use of sustainable cotton fundamental for a responsible clothing industry and to discuss possibilities to increase transparency in the textile supply chain.</div>

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adidas Group - adidas Group achieves milestone in product sustainability, launches Sust... - 0 views

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*Saved 50 million liters of water in 2013 through the use of DryDye fabric. *Introduced heel inserts for shoes that will divert 1,500 metric tons of polystyrene waste from landfills. *Incorporated sustainable components into 100% of Sport Performance footwear created for 2013. *Obtained over 23% of cotton from Better Cotton-certified sources.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">*Saved 50 million liters of water in 2013 through the use of DryDye fabric. *Introduced heel inserts for shoes that will divert 1,500 metric tons of polystyrene waste from landfills. *Incorporated sustainable components into 100% of Sport Performance footwear created for 2013. *Obtained over 23% of cotton from Better Cotton-certified sources. </div>

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In Haiti, a project to help farmers inspires a sustainable cotton movement | Guardian S... - 0 views

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A Haitian initiative supported by apparel company Timberland has given way to a more ambitious goal to farm sustainable cotton on the island

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A Haitian initiative supported by apparel company Timberland has given way to a more ambitious goal to farm sustainable cotton on the island </div>

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Clothing to dye for: the textile sector must confront water risks | Guardian Sustainabl... - 0 views

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Dye houses in India and China are notorious for not only exhausting local water supplies, but for dumping untreated wastewater into local streams and rivers.
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Cotton comprises 45% of all fibres used within the global textile industry, so a sharp reduction in water consumption would be a huge process improvement for this sector.
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Its process modifies cotton's molecular structure and allows dye to settle within the fibres without requiring the massive discharge of water,
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Technology is being developed to reduce water use in dyeing but the use and abuse of water to dye clothing continues

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Technology is being developed to reduce water use in dyeing but the use and abuse of water to dye clothing continues </div>

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Cotton, cashmere, chemicals … what really goes into making our clothes? | Ensia - 0 views

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has something to say about what you wear. While not a fashion arbiter and unable to advise on attire for family gatherings, the FTC oversees what appears on the labels inside your clothes.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has something to say about what you wear. While not a fashion arbiter and unable to advise on attire for family gatherings, the FTC oversees what appears on the labels inside your clothes.</div>

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Over 36 Major Brands Pledge to Achieve Sustainable Cotton by 2025 - Press Releases on C... - 0 views

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36 major brands and retailers have now signed up to the 100% by 2025 pledge, including four of Forbes magazine's list of the world's ten largest global apparel brands, and three of the top 10 UK clothing retailers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">36 major brands and retailers have now signed up to the 100% by 2025 pledge, including four of Forbes magazine's list of the world's ten largest global apparel brands, and three of the top 10 UK clothing retailers.</div>

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adidas, M&S, IKEA Among Brands Making Great Strides to Source Slave-Free Cotton | Susta... - 0 views

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The Latest in Sustainable Textiles - 0 views

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From organic cotton to hemp and bamboo, a brief list highlights some of the differences between sustainable and conventional textile production methods.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">From organic cotton to hemp and bamboo, a brief list highlights some of the differences between sustainable and conventional textile production methods. </div>

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Dirtball's 'Green' Jeans Are Made In U.S. From Recycled Water Bottles - 0 views

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The eco-friendly fashion company Dirtball will be made entirely in the USA. The blue jean has a green twist, as well. Dirtball CEO Joe Fox brags that the jeans are eco-friendly since they're made out of recycled water bottles (and cotton). The Green Jean just hit its $40,000 funding target on Kickstarter.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The eco-friendly fashion company Dirtball will be made entirely in the USA. The blue jean has a green twist, as well. Dirtball CEO Joe Fox brags that the jeans are eco-friendly since they're made out of recycled water bottles (and cotton). The Green Jean just hit its $40,000 funding target on Kickstarter. </div>

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UNIFORM: An Ethical Brand Creating Solutions to Social, Business Challenges Left in Wak... - 0 views

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