Why natural fibers should lead the Plastic Free July movement
Created in Australia in 2011, the Plastic Free July movement turned July into a period of awareness about the excessive use of plastics in daily life. But what does awareness about plastic pollution have to do with cotton and fashion? With the expansion of the textile industry, plastic fabrics made from petroleum-derived polymers like polyester […]
Abrapa highlights the leading role of Brazilian cotton producers in environmental preservation during Better Cotton Conference
Brazilian cotton farms, the world’s largest exporter of cotton fiber, preserve at least 20% of their area with native vegetation The Brazilian Association of Cotton Producers (Abrapa) emphasized at this year’s Better Cotton Conference the dual social role of Brazilian cotton farmers: producing fibers and food while simultaneously preserving native vegetation areas in the country. […]