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"Cotton Sustainability" News Archive

Cotton Made in Africa Achieves Full Implementation of Latest Criteria Across Supply Chain
Sustainability Standards News

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.
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|August 1st, 2023|2:31 PM
British Retailer Marks & Spencer Leads in Sustainability Reporting

British Retailer Marks & Spencer Leads in Sustainability Reporting

The prominent retailer based in the U.K. prides itself on transparent sustainability reporting, regularly distributing its supply chain operations and sourcing material information.
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|March 30th, 2022|3:35 PM
Top 3 Cotton Standards Procurement Officers Should Include in Sourcing Plan
Sustainable Supply Chains

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.
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|May 4th, 2023|2:14 PM
Stella McCartney is More Sustainable than Ever with Vegan Sneakers
Sustainable Materials

Stella McCartney is More Sustainable than Ever with Vegan Sneakers

Saving the world is what iconic fashion brand Stella McCartney has aspired to do since the British designer founded her brand more than two decades ago.
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|November 3rd, 2022|12:22 PM
Better Cotton Revises its Certification Criteria in Response to Greenwashing Concerns
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.
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|April 25th, 2023|10:29 AM
Jack & Jones Strengthens its Commitment to Organic Cotton
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.
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|February 14th, 2023|3:20 PM
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Has Tracked over 3 Million Kilos of Sustainable Cotton
Sustainability Governance

The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Has Tracked over 3 Million Kilos of Sustainable Cotton

Recognized by the Textile Exchange, the trusted and renowned standard holder COTTON USA™ uses the latest blockchain technology to successfully ensure sustainable cotton production.
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|April 3rd, 2023|12:05 PM
Knickeys: How this Brand is Reclaiming the Male Gaze
Sustainable Suppliers News

Knickeys: How this Brand is Reclaiming the Male Gaze

Knickey CEO Cayla O’Connell on reclaiming the male gaze, representing all female-identifying bodies, and ethical clothing production.
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|May 4th, 2022|5:06 PM
How Pact Manufactures the Best Organic Cotton Commodity Products
Sustainable Supply Chains

How Pact Manufactures the Best Organic Cotton Commodity Products

Manufacturing in India, the Colorado brand meets Fair Trade certification standards for its ethics in production as well as its sustainability efforts, along with its support of the GOTS label.
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|November 21st, 2022|4:34 PM
Pioneering Africa's Cotton Revolution: A Collaborative Initiative Tackling Farming Challenges Head-On
Sustainable Supply Chains
Sustainable Materials

Pioneering Africa's Cotton Revolution: A Collaborative Initiative Tackling Farming Challenges Head-On

The primary objective of the Innovations Club is to drive practical and impactful solutions toward revitalizing African smallholder farming ecosystems, as Cotton Made in Africa and the African Cotton Foundation unite for a sustainable future.
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|June 8th, 2023|12:08 PM