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Better Cotton Introduces its New Chain of Custody Standard

Better Cotton Introduces its New Chain of Custody Standard

The newly introduced chain of custody standard by Better Cotton represents a major milestone in the ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable and transparent cotton supply chain.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|May 11th, 2023|12:08 PM
Mango is Pioneering Regenerative Cotton for a Greener Future

Mango is Pioneering Regenerative Cotton for a Greener Future

Mango is elevating its sustainability efforts by partnering with Materra to introduce regenerative cotton in its 2024 collection, achieving a significant milestone in sustainability with complete traceability of the cotton value chain through Materra's Co:Farm platform.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 4th, 2023|12:31 PM
The UN Fashion Charter Explores Material Environmental Impacts

The UN Fashion Charter Explores Material Environmental Impacts

The UN's Fashion Industry Charter releases two key reports to slash fashion's carbon footprint: one on low-carbon fibers, another on sustainable animal fiber sourcing, driving eco-conscious practices.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|August 28th, 2023|11:16 AM
Fairtrade Research Finds a Third of Consumers Overlook Ethical Easter Eggs Over Price Assumptions

Fairtrade Research Finds a Third of Consumers Overlook Ethical Easter Eggs Over Price Assumptions

Fairtrade research reveals 31% of consumers overlook ethical Easter eggs due to perceived higher costs amidst a cost of living crisis, as reported by Neill Barston.
FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONALFAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL
|March 28th, 2024|4:51 PM
Climate, Nature, and Biodiversity: How Businesses Are Adapting to Regulatory Pressure

Climate, Nature, and Biodiversity: How Businesses Are Adapting to Regulatory Pressure

The forthcoming two-day Innovation Forum conference will delve into the critical sustainability challenges in commodity supply chains, focusing on navigating evolving legislation and its practical implications for farmers, forests, biodiversity, and nature.
Innovation ForumInnovation Forum
|September 6th, 2023|11:25 AM
Basketball Legend Seeks USDA's Help to Transform Family Farm Into a Sustainable Agricultural Enterprise

Basketball Legend Seeks USDA's Help to Transform Family Farm Into a Sustainable Agricultural Enterprise

Sampson and other Blakey descendants formed an LLC to restore the family farm and develop it into an agritourism destination for educational purposes.
US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)US DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA)
|June 3rd, 2024|11:55 AM
FoodChain ID Strengthens its Position as a Leading Certifier for USDA National Organic Program

FoodChain ID Strengthens its Position as a Leading Certifier for USDA National Organic Program

FoodChain ID's acquisition of Organic Certifiers Inc., an accredited certification body by the USDA National Organic Program, elevates its status to a top five certifier, reinforcing its authority and trustworthiness in organic certification.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 20th, 2024|4:27 PM
Preserving the Fabric of Sustainability: Urgent Actions Needed to Safeguard Cotton Supply Chains

Preserving the Fabric of Sustainability: Urgent Actions Needed to Safeguard Cotton Supply Chains

Fashion brands and retailers are at a pivotal point, as a new study signals the risk of irreversible harm to livelihoods, environments, and future production unless significant improvements are made in their relationship with cotton supply chains.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|December 11th, 2023|12:55 PM
Better Cotton Advances Regenerative Farming in India

Better Cotton Advances Regenerative Farming in India

Last week in New Delhi, stakeholders from various sectors came together at an event sponsored by Better Cotton to promote collaboration and sustainability in Indian agriculture, aiming to protect the environment and improve the lives of small farming communities.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|October 18th, 2023|12:02 PM
Could Traceability Be the New Trend in the Fashion Industry?

Could Traceability Be the New Trend in the Fashion Industry?

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools are currently being utilized by approximately 100 multinational companies, including renowned brands such as Lacoste, Supima, and Primark.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|July 25th, 2023|8:54 AM