Sustainability data Archives

As Plastic Pollution Persists, Cotton Fiber Offers a Biodegradable Solution

by Ashley Rae | Oct 8, 2025 | Sustainability data

The Global Challenge: The global conversation remains active—as the issue persists and new research continues to emerge, attention is expanding to include the full lifecycle of materials, especially synthetic textiles. As a result, the need for alternatives to...

Agricultural Innovation: How Data is Cultivating a More Resilient Cotton...

by Cotton Today | Apr 16, 2025 | Sustainability data

Discover how data-driven innovation is transforming U.S. cotton farming—boosting efficiency, profitability, and sustainability from field to gin.

Cotton’s Resilient Future: 2024 Insights & Beyond

by Cotton Today | Jan 30, 2025 | Sustainability data

Sustainability surged in 2024: U.S. cotton growers embraced precision agriculture and regenerative practices, cutting environmental impacts and aligning with consumer demand for eco-friendly products. Tackling plastic pollution: Groundbreaking research spotlighted...

Bringing the threads together: a closer look at the practices...

by Cotton Today | Dec 20, 2023 | Sustainability data

I recently joined EcoTextile News for a series of three podcasts that take a closer look at sustainable practices in the cultivation of cotton. It was a great opportunity to connect with colleagues in the cotton industry – who are leading experts in their fields – and...

Collaborating for a Smarter Cotton Future

by Cotton Today | Dec 20, 2023 | Sustainability data

We are thrilled to share U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol and Cotton Incorporated have been awarded the 2023 Collaboration of the Year Award by Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture®. This award recognizes outstanding collaboration and cross-sector...

Talking Climate Smart Commodities with Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack,...

by Cotton Today | Feb 16, 2023 | Sustainability data

On February 8, 2022, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol invited me to participate in a panel discussion on the historic investment in USDA’s Partnerships for Climate Smart Commodities. On September 14, 2022, Secretary Thomas Vilsack announced USDA would be investing up to...