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ORGANIC COTTON FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) Organic cotton is cotton that is produced, and certified, according to organic agricultural standards. Of most importance is the fact that organic practices prohibit the use of ‘agrichemicals’ (artificial pesticides and fertilizers) along with genetically modified (GM) seed. ORGANIC COTTON FIELD STORIES Devotha Masanja, Tazania Producer Group: bioRe (Bulyashi Village, Meatu District, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania) As with most of the bioRe farms, the Maganga family’s land is divided into three main crops: cotton, sorghum (or maize), and peanuts or pigeon pea acting as the soil nitrogen-fixer. MULTIMEDIA - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG Congratulations patagonia for 20 years of organic cotton! Read how a brave decision in 1996 transformed a company and showed the rest of uswhat’s possible .
FIND OUT ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ORGANIC COTTON Caring for the world and the people we share it with is a life choice. Choosing organic cotton is part of this choice. In 2015, 26 million metric tonnes of cotton was produced globally, much of WHAT IS ORGANIC COTTON CERTIFICATION AND HOW DOES IT WORK? There are currently two independent organic cotton certifications: OCS and GOTS. Find out how organic cotton certification works. ORGANIC COTTON RESOURCES Organic cotton resources offers free downloadable factsheets covering what is organic cotton, how it is certified, how its produced to FAQs. WHO WE ARE - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG WHO WE ARE. aboutorganiccotton.org is a resource space dedicated to spreading the word about organic cotton. The site aims to inform, inspire and equip consumers and retailers with the most credible, up-to-date information available on organic cotton production – from how it’s made and where it’s produced to the importance of certification and its benefits to farmers and the environment. WHAT IS ORGANIC COTTON FARMING SYSTEM AND HOW DOES IT WORK? ORGANIC COTTON FARMING SYSTEM. An organic cotton farming system is one that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions rather than the use of artificial elements such as pesticides and other chemicals that cause adverse effects. ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS THROUGH ORGANIC COTTON SDG1: END POVERTY IN ALL ITS FORMS EVERYWHERE. Organic cotton is a market-driven solution to poverty. Farmers can earn more, spend less on inputs such as agrichemicals, and decouple from the commodity market.. Intercrops and rotational crops, such as legumes, grains, vegetables, fruits and flowers, play a key role in livelihood options by shifting farmers to more diverse incomes and reducing ORGANIC COTTON FIELD TO FASHION Organic cotton field to fashion outlines the entire journey of organic cotton from seed planting in the field to fiber and ginning fiber tofinal garment.
ORGANIC COTTON FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) Organic cotton is cotton that is produced, and certified, according to organic agricultural standards. Of most importance is the fact that organic practices prohibit the use of ‘agrichemicals’ (artificial pesticides and fertilizers) along with genetically modified (GM) seed. ORGANIC COTTON FIELD STORIES Devotha Masanja, Tazania Producer Group: bioRe (Bulyashi Village, Meatu District, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania) As with most of the bioRe farms, the Maganga family’s land is divided into three main crops: cotton, sorghum (or maize), and peanuts or pigeon pea acting as the soil nitrogen-fixer. MULTIMEDIA - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG Congratulations patagonia for 20 years of organic cotton! Read how a brave decision in 1996 transformed a company and showed the rest of uswhat’s possible .
ORGANIC COTTON RESOURCES Organic cotton resources offers free downloadable factsheets covering what is organic cotton, how it is certified, how its produced to FAQs. ORGANIC COTTON ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS ORGANIC COTTON IS BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. In 2014, Textile Exchange commissioned a Life Cycle Assessment on organic cotton and found significant, measurable environmental benefits compared to ORGANIC COTTON STATISTICS In 2016/17, global organic cotton production reached 117,525 MT fiber, representing a ten percent growth. This stems, for the most part, from China, fuelled by growing demand both from the organic dairy industry and the domestic textile sector. MULTIMEDIA - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG Congratulations patagonia for 20 years of organic cotton! Read how a brave decision in 1996 transformed a company and showed the rest of uswhat’s possible .
REFERENCES - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG Social media linkages. How Organic Cotton achieves the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Organic Cotton and Water Infographics. Organic Cotton Presentation (Teaching aid for children). ORGANIC COTTON SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS. Social and economic impacts aren’t easy to quantify, but to provide an insight into the benefits experienced by organic cotton farmers, Textile Exchange carried out a Sustainability Assessment. WHAT DOES THE VALUE CHAIN LOOK LIKE FOR ORGANIC COTTON aboutorganiccotton.org is an initiative by Textile Exchange, an international non-profit organization committed to the responsible expansion of textile sustainability across the global textile valuechain.
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WHAT CHALLENGES IS THE ORGANIC COTTON SECTOR FACING The main challenges at the moment are: Lack of seed availability: as GM cotton production spreads rapidly across the globe, investment in, and production of, organic and non-GM cottonseed is in serious decline. However, awareness of this issue is growing and investment is beginning to return. Mis-match between supply and demand: although demand is increasing HOW MUCH WATER DOES ORGANIC COTTON CONSUME Results of a recent Life Cycle Assessment of organic cotton reveal that water consumption of organic cotton is 91% lower than that of conventional cotton (182m3/1000kg fiber as opposed to 2,120m3 ) . This is because organic cotton receives relatively little irrigation, relying predominantly on natural rainfall. Organic cotton can also bea more efficient
FIND OUT ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ORGANIC COTTON Organic cotton is cotton that is produced and certified to organic agricultural standards. Its production sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people by using natural processes rather than artificial inputs. Importantly organic cotton farming does not allow the use of toxic chemicals or GMOs (genetically modified organisms). WHAT IS ORGANIC COTTON CERTIFICATION AND HOW DOES IT WORK?WHY IS ORGANIC COTTON BETTER There are currently two independent organic cotton certifications: OCS and GOTS. Find out how organic cotton certification works. ORGANIC COTTON RESOURCES Organic Cotton Resources - aboutorganiccotton.org. Most of the information within this site is available here for your download and use. We ask only that you respect our copyright and credit “aboutorganiccotton.org, Textile Exchange” to help spread the word about organic cotton. Please fill in the following form and click“Submit” to
WHO WE ARE - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG WHO WE ARE. aboutorganiccotton.org is a resource space dedicated to spreading the word about organic cotton. The site aims to inform, inspire and equip consumers and retailers with the most credible, up-to-date information available on organic cotton production – from how it’s made and where it’s produced to the importance of certification and its benefits to farmers and the environment. WHAT IS ORGANIC COTTON FARMING SYSTEM AND HOW DOES IT WORK? An organic cotton farming system is one that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions rather than the use of artificial elements such as pesticides and other chemicals that cause adverse effects. Organic farming combines tradition, innovationand
ORGANIC COTTON STATISTICS PRODUCTION 2017. In 2016/17, global organic cotton production reached 117,525 MT fiber, representing a ten percent growth. This stems, for the most part, from China, fuelled by growing demand both from the organic dairy industry and the domestic textile sector. Other countries that contributed significantly to the growth includeTanzania
ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS THROUGH ORGANIC COTTONIS COTTON ORGANICIS ORGANIC COTTON SUSTAINABLEORGANIC COTTON MATERIALSUSTAINABLE COTTON FABRICSUSTAINABLE COTTON UNDERWEAR Organic cotton makes a significant contribution to all three – providing a market-driven solution to poverty, reducing inequality by raising farm incomes, and promoting inclusive societies through its reliance on cooperative working. Organic “cotton” is the vehicle to organic “communities” and success depends upon SDG 17:Partnership
ORGANIC COTTON FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) Organic cotton is cotton that is produced, and certified, according to organic agricultural standards. Of most importance is the fact that organic practices prohibit the use of ‘agrichemicals’ (artificial pesticides and fertilizers) along with genetically modified (GM) seed. Instead, organic cotton is grown as part of a production system ORGANIC COTTON FIELD TO FASHION FIELD-TO-FIBER. The journey of organic cotton starts with securing untreated, natural (non-GMO) seeds. These seeds are often hard to come by and this can be a real issue for farmers. Once seed is secured, the land needs to be prepared and the seed sown. It takes approximately 60 to 70 days from planting until the first flower appears, and bolls REFERENCES - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG Conventional cotton uses about 16% of the world’s insecticides and 7% of pesticides. Source: ICAC Expert Panel on Social, Environmental and Economic Performance (SEEP) 2010. Pesticide use in cotton in Australia, Brazil, India, Turkey and the USA. FIND OUT ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ORGANIC COTTON Organic cotton is cotton that is produced and certified to organic agricultural standards. Its production sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people by using natural processes rather than artificial inputs. Importantly organic cotton farming does not allow the use of toxic chemicals or GMOs (genetically modified organisms). WHAT IS ORGANIC COTTON CERTIFICATION AND HOW DOES IT WORK?WHY IS ORGANIC COTTON BETTER There are currently two independent organic cotton certifications: OCS and GOTS. Find out how organic cotton certification works. ORGANIC COTTON RESOURCES Organic Cotton Resources - aboutorganiccotton.org. Most of the information within this site is available here for your download and use. We ask only that you respect our copyright and credit “aboutorganiccotton.org, Textile Exchange” to help spread the word about organic cotton. Please fill in the following form and click“Submit” to
WHO WE ARE - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG WHO WE ARE. aboutorganiccotton.org is a resource space dedicated to spreading the word about organic cotton. The site aims to inform, inspire and equip consumers and retailers with the most credible, up-to-date information available on organic cotton production – from how it’s made and where it’s produced to the importance of certification and its benefits to farmers and the environment. WHAT IS ORGANIC COTTON FARMING SYSTEM AND HOW DOES IT WORK? An organic cotton farming system is one that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions rather than the use of artificial elements such as pesticides and other chemicals that cause adverse effects. Organic farming combines tradition, innovationand
ORGANIC COTTON STATISTICS PRODUCTION 2017. In 2016/17, global organic cotton production reached 117,525 MT fiber, representing a ten percent growth. This stems, for the most part, from China, fuelled by growing demand both from the organic dairy industry and the domestic textile sector. Other countries that contributed significantly to the growth includeTanzania
ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS THROUGH ORGANIC COTTONIS COTTON ORGANICIS ORGANIC COTTON SUSTAINABLEORGANIC COTTON MATERIALSUSTAINABLE COTTON FABRICSUSTAINABLE COTTON UNDERWEAR Organic cotton makes a significant contribution to all three – providing a market-driven solution to poverty, reducing inequality by raising farm incomes, and promoting inclusive societies through its reliance on cooperative working. Organic “cotton” is the vehicle to organic “communities” and success depends upon SDG 17:Partnership
ORGANIC COTTON FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) Organic cotton is cotton that is produced, and certified, according to organic agricultural standards. Of most importance is the fact that organic practices prohibit the use of ‘agrichemicals’ (artificial pesticides and fertilizers) along with genetically modified (GM) seed. Instead, organic cotton is grown as part of a production system ORGANIC COTTON FIELD TO FASHION FIELD-TO-FIBER. The journey of organic cotton starts with securing untreated, natural (non-GMO) seeds. These seeds are often hard to come by and this can be a real issue for farmers. Once seed is secured, the land needs to be prepared and the seed sown. It takes approximately 60 to 70 days from planting until the first flower appears, and bolls REFERENCES - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG Conventional cotton uses about 16% of the world’s insecticides and 7% of pesticides. Source: ICAC Expert Panel on Social, Environmental and Economic Performance (SEEP) 2010. Pesticide use in cotton in Australia, Brazil, India, Turkey and the USA. ORGANIC COTTON ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS Producer Group, Andhra Pradesh. “Soil fertility is enhanced by farmers adding cow dung and urine to a compost of biomass (Cassia, Glyricidia and Sunhemp) to hasten decomposition, and improve soil biology that protects crops from diseases also.”. Producer Group, Odisha. “We have distributed nearly 20,000 Glyricidea plants to ourfarmers.
REFERENCES - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG Conventional cotton uses about 16% of the world’s insecticides and 7% of pesticides. Source: ICAC Expert Panel on Social, Environmental and Economic Performance (SEEP) 2010. Pesticide use in cotton in Australia, Brazil, India, Turkey and the USA. ORGANIC COTTON FIELD STORIES In the village of Kassakou, Kandi, North Benin there are two organic cotton farmers’ groups of about 70 farmers, with more than 15 years experience in organic farming. Their leader M. Sion Ngoby believes that organic farming is the best for them. After the harvest, we sell our cotton and do not need to deduct any credit fees from our income. MULTIMEDIA - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG Congratulations patagonia for 20 years of organic cotton! Read how a brave decision in 1996 transformed a company and showed the rest of uswhat’s possible .
CONTACT US - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG Congratulations patagonia for 20 years of organic cotton! Read how a brave decision in 1996 transformed a company and showed the rest of uswhat’s possible .
ORGANIC COTTON SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS Wages as per local standards.”. Producer Group, Rajasthan. “After having joined BioRe as an Organic cotton contract farmer, we were introduced to additional cash crops like sunflower and mung beans. This enables us to earn extra money over and above the cotton production. For example this year the maize crop failed due to poorrains but we
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Seed Breeding Producer Group: bioRe, India Availability of GMO free seed is a major issue in organic cotton farming. Some producer groups are carrying out seed breeding trials to ensure the long term availability of organic cotton seeds that suit farmers’ harvesting requirements, soil conditions, climate conditions and marketrequirements.
PORTICO - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG Portico Responsible Luxury – Portico provides upscale home products that are rooted in refinement, relevance and responsibility. Uncompromising in design and aesthetic, all Portico products are carefully crafted to consider both environmental and social impacts. In doing so, we uphold the integrity of the earth, and our clientele. Our luxury linens are fabricated from the finest WHAT IS THE GROWING CYCLE LIKE FOR ORGANIC COTTON aboutorganiccotton.org is an initiative by Textile Exchange, an international non-profit organization committed to the responsible expansion of textile sustainability across the global textile valuechain.
HOME - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORGTRANSLATE THIS PAGE El algodón orgánico es algodón producido y certificado bajo los estándares de la agricultura orgánica. Su producción mantiene la salud del suelo, ecosistemas y su gente al usar procesos naturales en vez de añadidos sintéticos. El cultivo de algodón orgánico no permite el uso de químicos tóxicos o semillas modificadasgenéticamente.
FIND OUT ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ORGANIC COTTON Caring for the world and the people we share it with is a life choice. Choosing organic cotton is part of this choice. In 2015, 26 million metric tonnes of cotton was produced globally, much of ORGANIC COTTON RESOURCES Organic cotton resources offers free downloadable factsheets covering what is organic cotton, how it is certified, how its produced to FAQs. WHAT IS ORGANIC COTTON CERTIFICATION AND HOW DOES IT WORK?WHY IS ORGANIC COTTON BETTER There are currently two independent organic cotton certifications: OCS and GOTS. Find out how organic cotton certification works. WHO WE ARE - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG WHO WE ARE. aboutorganiccotton.org is a resource space dedicated to spreading the word about organic cotton. The site aims to inform, inspire and equip consumers and retailers with the most credible, up-to-date information available on organic cotton production – from how it’s made and where it’s produced to the importance of certification and its benefits to farmers and the environment. WHAT IS ORGANIC COTTON FARMING SYSTEM AND HOW DOES IT WORK? ORGANIC COTTON FARMING SYSTEM. An organic cotton farming system is one that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions rather than the use of artificial elements such as pesticides and other chemicals that cause adverse effects. ORGANIC COTTON STATISTICS In 2016/17, global organic cotton production reached 117,525 MT fiber, representing a ten percent growth. This stems, for the most part, from China, fuelled by growing demand both from the organic dairy industry and the domestic textile sector. ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS THROUGH ORGANIC COTTONIS COTTON ORGANICIS ORGANIC COTTON SUSTAINABLEORGANIC COTTON MATERIALSUSTAINABLE COTTON FABRICSUSTAINABLE COTTON UNDERWEAR SDG1: END POVERTY IN ALL ITS FORMS EVERYWHERE. Organic cotton is a market-driven solution to poverty. Farmers can earn more, spend less on inputs such as agrichemicals, and decouple from the commodity market.. Intercrops and rotational crops, such as legumes, grains, vegetables, fruits and flowers, play a key role in livelihood options by shifting farmers to more diverse incomes and reducing ORGANIC COTTON ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS ORGANIC COTTON IS BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. In 2014, Textile Exchange commissioned a Life Cycle Assessment on organic cotton and found significant, measurable environmental benefits compared to ORGANIC COTTON FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) Organic cotton is cotton that is produced, and certified, according to organic agricultural standards. Of most importance is the fact that organic practices prohibit the use of ‘agrichemicals’ (artificial pesticides and fertilizers) along with genetically modified (GM) seed. ORGANIC COTTON FIELD TO FASHION Organic cotton field to fashion outlines the entire journey of organic cotton from seed planting in the field to fiber and ginning fiber tofinal garment.
FIND OUT ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ORGANIC COTTON Caring for the world and the people we share it with is a life choice. Choosing organic cotton is part of this choice. In 2015, 26 million metric tonnes of cotton was produced globally, much of ORGANIC COTTON RESOURCES Organic cotton resources offers free downloadable factsheets covering what is organic cotton, how it is certified, how its produced to FAQs. WHAT IS ORGANIC COTTON CERTIFICATION AND HOW DOES IT WORK?WHY IS ORGANIC COTTON BETTER There are currently two independent organic cotton certifications: OCS and GOTS. Find out how organic cotton certification works. WHO WE ARE - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG WHO WE ARE. aboutorganiccotton.org is a resource space dedicated to spreading the word about organic cotton. The site aims to inform, inspire and equip consumers and retailers with the most credible, up-to-date information available on organic cotton production – from how it’s made and where it’s produced to the importance of certification and its benefits to farmers and the environment. WHAT IS ORGANIC COTTON FARMING SYSTEM AND HOW DOES IT WORK? ORGANIC COTTON FARMING SYSTEM. An organic cotton farming system is one that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people. It relies on ecological processes, biodiversity and cycles adapted to local conditions rather than the use of artificial elements such as pesticides and other chemicals that cause adverse effects. ORGANIC COTTON STATISTICS In 2016/17, global organic cotton production reached 117,525 MT fiber, representing a ten percent growth. This stems, for the most part, from China, fuelled by growing demand both from the organic dairy industry and the domestic textile sector. ACHIEVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS THROUGH ORGANIC COTTONIS COTTON ORGANICIS ORGANIC COTTON SUSTAINABLEORGANIC COTTON MATERIALSUSTAINABLE COTTON FABRICSUSTAINABLE COTTON UNDERWEAR SDG1: END POVERTY IN ALL ITS FORMS EVERYWHERE. Organic cotton is a market-driven solution to poverty. Farmers can earn more, spend less on inputs such as agrichemicals, and decouple from the commodity market.. Intercrops and rotational crops, such as legumes, grains, vegetables, fruits and flowers, play a key role in livelihood options by shifting farmers to more diverse incomes and reducing ORGANIC COTTON ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS ORGANIC COTTON IS BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. In 2014, Textile Exchange commissioned a Life Cycle Assessment on organic cotton and found significant, measurable environmental benefits compared to ORGANIC COTTON FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) Organic cotton is cotton that is produced, and certified, according to organic agricultural standards. Of most importance is the fact that organic practices prohibit the use of ‘agrichemicals’ (artificial pesticides and fertilizers) along with genetically modified (GM) seed. ORGANIC COTTON FIELD TO FASHION Organic cotton field to fashion outlines the entire journey of organic cotton from seed planting in the field to fiber and ginning fiber tofinal garment.
ORGANIC COTTON ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS ORGANIC COTTON IS BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. In 2014, Textile Exchange commissioned a Life Cycle Assessment on organic cotton and found significant, measurable environmental benefits compared toconventional.
REFERENCES - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG Congratulations patagonia for 20 years of organic cotton! Read how a brave decision in 1996 transformed a company and showed the rest of uswhat’s possible .
ORGANIC COTTON FIELD STORIES Devotha Masanja, Tazania Producer Group: bioRe (Bulyashi Village, Meatu District, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania) As with most of the bioRe farms, the Maganga family’s land is divided into three main crops: cotton, sorghum (or maize), and peanuts or pigeon pea acting as the soil nitrogen-fixer. MULTIMEDIA - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG Congratulations patagonia for 20 years of organic cotton! Read how a brave decision in 1996 transformed a company and showed the rest of uswhat’s possible .
CONTACT US - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG Congratulations patagonia for 20 years of organic cotton! Read how a brave decision in 1996 transformed a company and showed the rest of uswhat’s possible .
ORGANIC COTTON SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS. Social and economic impacts aren’t easy to quantify, but to provide an insight into the benefits experienced by organic cotton farmers, Textile Exchange carried out a Sustainability Assessment.SEED BREEDING
Seed Breeding Producer Group: bioRe, India Availability of GMO free seed is a major issue in organic cotton farming. Some producer groups are carrying out seed breeding trials to ensure the long term availability of organic cotton seeds that suit farmers’ harvesting requirements, soil conditions, climate conditions and marketrequirements.
PORTICO - ABOUTORGANICCOTTON.ORG Portico Responsible Luxury – Portico provides upscale home products that are rooted in refinement, relevance and responsibility. Uncompromising in design and aesthetic, all Portico products are carefully crafted to consider both environmental and social impacts. In doing so, we uphold the integrity of the earth, and our clientele. Our luxury linens are fabricated from the finest WHAT IS THE GROWING CYCLE LIKE FOR ORGANIC COTTON aboutorganiccotton.org is an initiative by Textile Exchange, an international non-profit organization committed to the responsible expansion of textile sustainability across the global textile valuechain.
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ORGANIC FOR EVERYONE WHAT IS ORGANIC COTTON? Organic cotton is cotton that is produced and certified to organic agricultural standards. Its production sustains the health of soils, ecosystems and people by using natural processes rather than artificial inputs. Importantly organic cotton farming does not allow the use of toxic chemicals or GMOs (genetically modified organisms). Instead, it combines tradition, innovation and science to benefit the shared environment and promote a good quality of life for allinvolved.
HOW ORGANIC FARMING SYSTEMS WORK WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ORGANIC COTTON: REDUCES ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINT No toxic chemicals are used in the growing of organic cotton. It doesn’t damage the soil, has less impact on the air, and uses 88% less water and 62% less energy. Conventional cotton uses about 16% of the world’s insecticides and 7% of pesticides. Environmental Benefits → PROMOTES SAFE WORK & BETTER LIVELIHOODS Growing organic cotton keeps farmers and their families safe. They are not exposed to toxic chemicals in the field or through their food and water supply. It also means farmers grow more than one crop which supplements their food and income. Social & Economic Benefits → MODEL FOR THE FUTURE By 2025, two-thirds of the world’s population may face water shortages. But organic cotton is 80% rain-fed, which reduces pressure on local water sources. The absence of chemicals also means that water is cleaner and safer. Cotton is often grown in water-scarce areas using irrigation and it takes 2,700 liters of water to make a conventional cotton t-shirt. IMPACTS OUR FOOD SYSTEM Organic cotton is grown from organic cotton seeds. Cotton seed oil is used in a variety of food products such as cookies, chips and vegetable oil, and is also fed to livestock. So while cotton fiber is not something we put in our body, the by-product can make its way intoour diets.
FAIR PRICE FOR SUSTAINABILITY When you buy organic cotton you are investing in water conservation, cleaner air, better soil and farmer livelihoods. The price for organic cotton is therefore sometimes, but not always, higher. However, with demand on the rise, more choices will become available. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Caring for the world and the people we share it with is a life choice. Choosing organic cotton is part of this choice. In 2015, 26 million metric tonnes of cotton was produced globally, much of it for the apparel industry. Organic cotton makes up less than 1% of this. By choosing organic over conventional cotton you have the purchasing power to influence brands, manufacturers and even farmers. So let’schange this number
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WHEN YOU CHOOSE ORGANIC COTTON YOU SAVE… When you choose organic cotton instead of conventional, for each piece of clothing you can potentially save water, energy and carbon emissions. It may not seem like much but start adding up the potential impact you could have made by converting the t-shirts and jeans in your entire wardrobe. (THE ESTIMATION ABOVE IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT – DERIVED FROM APPLYING AVERAGE GARMENT WEIGHTS FROM G-STAR AND LCA DATA FROM TEXTILEEXCHANGE)
IF IT IS CERTIFIED TO AN ORGANIC STANDARD YOU CAN BE SURE IT’SORGANIC…
Just because a garment is labeled as green, sustainable or eco-friendly does not make it organic. Cotton clothing is only organic if it is certified to an organic cotton standard. OCS (Organic Content Standard) provides third party assurance that the organic content in your clothes can be traced back to source, while GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) traces the organic content in your clothes and ensures that it is processed socially andsustainably.
HOW ORGANIC CERTIFICATION WORKS ORGANIC COTTON: THE FASHION-FORWARD FABRIC Organic cotton is not hippie fashion. Many celebrities like Angelina Jolie, Emma Watson, Alicia Silverstone, Charlize Theron, Jessica Alba, Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Jamie Foxx, Kelly Slater and Emily Deschanel wear organic cotton – the list goes on. Many, like Stella McCartney, Bono and Gypsy Rose have started their own organic cotton collection and others, like Neil Young, have gone as far as to publicly boycott conventional cotton in support for organic. OCS (Organic Content Standard) provides third party assurance that the organic content in your clothes can be traced back to source, while GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) traces the organic content in your clothes and ensures that it is processed socially andsustainably.
> “I want to get the message out to as many people as possible…I > want to sell as much organic cotton as possible because this helps > the farmers. If they can sell organic cotton rather than > conventional, it improves their lives immeasurably as they don’t > have to spend all their money on chemical pesticides and fertilizers > and can finally afford to feed, clothe, house their families, > educate their children and afford healthcare, which is not the case > if they farm conventionally.”KATHERINE HAMNETT,
From “I Want to Sell as Much Organic Cotton as Possible” by Jasmin Malik Chua, ecouterre, 03/05/2015 > “Today, I have taken the steps to remove sales of non-organic > t-shirts and other products that damage the Earth from my concerts > and my web stores… I vow to speak up & to do what I can to PROTECT > EARTH… ORGANIC COTTON is the wiser option for both the health of > people and the environment.”NEIL YOUNG,
From “Earth and Protect T-Shirt“, Neil Young’s personal blog,01/08/2014
> “I don’t want to wear something on my body that hurts the > environment or the people in it… It shocks me that even today only > one per cent of cotton produced in the world is Fair Trade and> organic.
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> It’s important to be conscious of what we’re buying and where it > comes from. As consumers, we have so much power to change the world > just by being careful in what we buy.”EMMA WATSON,
From “Emma Watson models her range for People Tree” by Hilary Alexander, Telegraph, 01/02/2010 > “Everything I do, I try to think, Okay, what are the > ramifications? Like, with the clothes I wear, I prefer if it’s > grown organically, because cotton—which is what’s used in most > clothing—takes up 50 percent of all pesticide use.”WOODY HARRELSON ,
From “Woody Harrelson” By Rachel Rosenblit, Elle, 16/11/2009WHAT YOU CAN DO
CHOOSE ORGANIC COTTON Next time you shop for cotton products – choose organic. CHECK FOR CERTIFICATION Make sure your organic cotton product is certified by checking thelabel.
SPREAD THE WORD
Talk about organic cotton to your family and friends – in person oron social media.
ASK FOR ORGANIC COTTON Tell your favorite brands that you want to see more organic cotton intheir products.
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