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About Cotton Sustainability
- Overview
The cotton industry today is well on its way to fulfilling one of the most important goals all industries must strive for – sustainability.
- Responsible Economic Development
Learn how the cotton industry makes sustainability equal profitability.
- U.S. Cotton
Read how Cotton Incorporated is driving environmental improvement in the U.S. and helping to lead the global cotton industry.
- Cotton vs. Other Fibers
See how cotton stacks up against other fibers in environmental impact.
- A World of Ideas
Technologies for Sustainable Cotton Textile Manufacturing.
- Manufacturing
Learn how Cotton Incorporated is at the forefront of innovations that help make textile manufacturing more efficient and effective
- Life Cycle Inventory Data For Cotton
Read a detailed summary of cotton’s life cycle inventory, as it relates to land, water, environment, energy, greenhouse gas emissions and adjacent ecosystems.
- Recycling
Cotton is a natural, renewable and recyclable resource.
- Ask the Sustainability Desk
Have a question about cotton and sustainability?
Ask the Sustainability Desk
What is organic cotton?
Organic cotton is cotton produced within a set of strict United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards, enforced by USDA-certifying agents who must annually inspect fields and the operation for adherence to National Organic Program (NOP) standards.
A Global Solution for the Future
Envision a future where environmental sustainability thrives along with the businesses that depend on cotton as a source of income.
Cotton and Natural Resources
