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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.
Sustainability Standards News
Better Cotton Revises its Certification Criteria in Response to Greenwashing Concerns
Better Cotton raises its standards by revising its principles and criteria that farmers must meet to certify their cotton, after having completed its latest eighteen-month review in February.
Sustainable Materials
Jack & Jones Strengthens its Commitment to Organic Cotton
Jack & Jone’s “Bestseller” brand is increasing its commitment to sustainable cotton this year. The brand expects to "significantly" increase its use of direct-to-farm cotton by 2023.