Why Fashion Needs to Make a Bigger Effort to Be...
If fashion is to move to the future, sustainability must be at the forefront, which means moving away from synthetic, microplastic-producing textiles. And Plastic Free July might just be the opportune time to examine the benefits of moving toward natural fibers like cotton.
Cotton’s Biodegradability
What does it mean for a fiber to be biodegradable? Why is biodegradeability important? Biodegradable materials are materials that are able to break down in a natural environment. They can be decomposed by living organisms, mostly microorganisms such as...
Cotton’s Natural Biodegradability: Water
Discover why cotton is a sustainable choice. Cotton is a biodegradable, drought-tolerant crop and helps reduce plastic waste in our oceans. Check the label for cotton and help save our water.
Plastics and Biodegradability: Cotton Incorporated’s 12 Year Research Journey
As we recognize Plastic Free July and continue our efforts to reduce the use of plastic – and thus reduce the various damaging impacts on our environment, we wanted to take the opportunity for a broader look at the intersection of plastics and biodegradation. The...