How has technology affected cotton's sustainability efforts?

Modern technology has resulted in tremendous gains in production efficiency. It has allowed almost two times more cotton to be produced today worldwide than in the 1960's, on essentially the same amount of land.

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Cotton & Water: White, Blue, and Green 
The cotton industry is making great strides in water-use efficiencies along the cotton textile supply chain. Many of these practices and technologies are detailed in a new video: "Cotton & Water: White, Blue and Green."

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Cotton Life Cycle Inventory & Life Cycle Assessment 
The cotton industry has recently completed a holistic and comprehensive project to collect data for a life cycle inventory and life cycle assessment of cotton fiber and fabric. Learn more about the methodology, findings, and uses of these data in a concise handout.

Cotton's Journey from Seed to Hundreds of Products 
A comprehensive look at how cotton is grown, harvested, and processed into literally hundreds of products from apparel to feed and food is presented in a video from the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture. Learn more about the advanced agricultural techniques and versatility of the U.S. cotton industry.

Cotton & Water: White, Blue, and Green 
Cotton Incorporated and Earth Day Encourage Positive Change.

Responsible Economic Development 
The cotton industry makes sustainability equal profitability.

Cotton vs. Other Fibers 
Cotton stands out against other fibers such as silk and wool.

Manufacturing 
Innovations make manufacturing efficient and effective.

Sustainable Cotton Preparation: Yarn and Fabric Preparation 
Review a recent webinar on cotton wet processing that outlines ways water, energy and chemical usage can be minimized through chemical selections, equipment options, and process management for exhaust and continuous application.

Sustainable Cotton Textile Preparation: Product Integrity 
As a part of its ongoing efforts to keep the industry informed on sustainable textile processing topics, Cotton Incorporated presents a Webinar on issues and regulations that encourage accountability and transparency in textile manufacturing. The free webcast will cover such areas as:

•  Improving understanding of regulatory bodies and how they
   influence individual businesses; and
•  Navigating the ever-changing landscape of standards and
   regulations.

A World of Ideas 
Technologies for Sustainable Cotton Textile Manufacturing.

Recycling 
Cotton is natural, renewable and recyclable.