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"Sustainable Farming Practice" News Archive
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.
|May 11th, 2023|12:08 PM
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.
|December 4th, 2023|12:31 PM
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.
|August 28th, 2023|11:16 AM
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.
|March 28th, 2024|4:51 PM
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.
|September 6th, 2023|11:25 AM
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.
|June 3rd, 2024|11:55 AM
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.
|March 20th, 2024|4:27 PM
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.
|December 11th, 2023|12:55 PM
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.
|October 18th, 2023|12:02 PM
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.
|July 25th, 2023|8:54 AM
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American Apparel & Footwear Association Advocates for Pragmatic Approach to Washington State PFAS Legislation
The AAFA opposes Washington State's PFAS legislation, deeming it unnecessary, and calls for alignment with existing national standards while emphasizing industry efforts to phase out PFAS.
|January 30th, 2024|10:54 AM
Latin America and the Caribbean Must Move Towards Sustainable Agrifood Systems
The ministers of agriculture of the region, gathered at FAO's annual conference, agreed on the need to move towards prosperous and inclusive rural environments that ensure environmental sustainability and climate mitigation, adaptation, and resilience.
|February 16th, 2022|11:30 AM
Ba&sh Champions Regenerative Farming in Collaboration with Nativa
The brand collaborates with Nativa to lead the transformation of Uruguayan farms toward regenerative practices, marking a strategic move to fund and support sustainable, environmentally conscious agriculture.
|November 22nd, 2023|1:30 PM