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"Better Cotton Initiative" News Archive
Better Cotton's Expansion in Côte d’Ivoire Empowers Farmers
Better Cotton is expanding its footprint in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to support 200,000 farmers in the next five years through a strategic partnership with APROCOT-CI, focusing on comprehensive training and resources to boost sustainable cotton yields.
|November 21st, 2023|1:38 PM
Cotton Incorporated is Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation
Happy 50th Birthday Cotton Incorporated!
|February 27th, 2020|12:09 PM
7 Principles for Sustainable Cotton: The Better Cotton Initiative
The Better Cotton Standard System, one of the most exciting things in the world of sustainable textiles.
|March 26th, 2020|10:29 AM
Enhancing Traceability in the Fashion Supply Chain with U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.
A program at the forefront of this transformative journey is the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, which offers brands and retailers an innovative traceability solution for cotton, known as Protocol Cotton.
|September 18th, 2023|10:12 AM
Better Cotton Launches its Initiative in Uzbekistan
To further promote the environmental and social benefits of sustainable agricultural practices, BCI has announced this past January the launch of a new program in Uzbekistan.
|February 2nd, 2023|8:57 PM
Better Cotton Reveals 2024 Conference Agenda
Join Better Cotton for the conference where the entire cotton sector comes together in shaping a more sustainable future.
|May 21st, 2024|6:25 PM
US Cotton Trust Protocol Partners with Averum for Enhanced Verification
The US Cotton Trust Protocol has partnered with Averum to enhance its expanding membership of ecologically grown US cotton and intends to collaborate with Control Union Certifications to enhance third-party verifications.
|August 23rd, 2023|2:34 PM
Zara Declares its Long-Term Sustainability Goals in “Join Life” Campaign
Zara’s “Join Life” campaign guarantees improved environmental and social procedures in the production of its garments, along with improved manufacturing techniques and the most sustainable raw materials.
|October 19th, 2022|4:43 PM
Cotton Made in Africa Achieves Full Implementation of Latest Criteria Across Supply Chain
Cotton Made in Africa successfully implements sustainable cotton production criteria and requirements across its members, emphasizing environmental responsibility, social welfare, and economic prosperity, contributing to a greener and more sustainable cotton value chain.
|August 1st, 2023|2:31 PM
Top 3 Cotton Standards Procurement Officers Should Include in Sourcing Plan
As only 10-13% of the global cotton supply can be classified as sustainable, it’s imperative that companies understand which standards should be part of a sustainable procurement plan, such as the Better Cotton Initiative, Fair Trade Cotton, and GOTS.
|May 4th, 2023|2:14 PM
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Better Cotton's Expansion in Côte d’Ivoire Empowers Farmers
Better Cotton is expanding its footprint in Côte d’Ivoire, aiming to support 200,000 farmers in the next five years through a strategic partnership with APROCOT-CI, focusing on comprehensive training and resources to boost sustainable cotton yields.
|November 21st, 2023|1:38 PM
Cotton Incorporated is Celebrating 50 Years of Innovation
Happy 50th Birthday Cotton Incorporated!
|February 27th, 2020|12:09 PM
7 Principles for Sustainable Cotton: The Better Cotton Initiative
The Better Cotton Standard System, one of the most exciting things in the world of sustainable textiles.
|March 26th, 2020|10:29 AM