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Majority of consumers trusts safety of cotton, survey finds

A majority (85 percent) of global consumers believes that cotton is safe for the environment according to a survey by US non-profit organisation Cotton Incorporated. This is the highest percentage of any natural fibre, closely followed by wool (81 percent), as well as silk (76 percent) and hemp (69 percent). Since 2017, the research company has...

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New LCA details environmental impact of US cotton production

A new life cycle assessment (LCA) of US cotton fibre production has been released, providing updated data on environmental impacts across the early stages of the cotton supply chain. The study was commissioned by Cotton Incorporated and independently reviewed in line with ISO standards. It assesses cradle-to-gate impacts based on primary...

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Cotton Lives On invites UK fashion brands to join recycling programme

Cotton Lives On, the recycling programme first launched in 2022 by Cotton Council International and Cotton Incorporated, is calling for UK fashion brands and retailers to join its cost-free initiatives to divert cotton from landfill. In an open call-to-action, Cotton Lives On is looking to recycle old cotton, such as faulty or deadstock cottons,...