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Cotton Farming / Pesticide Usage

5 November 2024

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The US is the only country to officially report the use of pesticides and fertilisers in cotton production, with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) conducting semi-regular surveys on cotton production, listing the actual inputs and providing the information to the public at no cost.

Most Pesticides Used on Conventional Cotton in US Pose Health Risk, Says Report

In a call to action, a new report warns about the risks posed to humans and the environment from conventional cotton production, and why the time is now to make the change and transition to organic production methods.

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Young India Fashion Survey 2025
Textile Recycling Expo
ITF Intertex Portugal 2025
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Event Roundup / System Change Report
Beyond the panels and presentations, the 4th Sustainable & Circular Textiles, Apparel & Footwear event stood out for its open, constructive atmosphere. The second-day workshops in particular provided a space for deeper discussion—moving from theory to practice and encouraging real dialogue about what circularity actually takes. One thing was clear: we don’t all agree on the exact path forward, but we share similar goals. And sometimes, hearing an alternative opinion can sharpen your own perspective.

From Ideas to Impact: Circularity in Textiles Needs Scalable Action—Not Just Solutions

  • Kirsi Roine

14 April 2025
Tracing Wool / Sheep Inc Interview
The Sheep Inc mission goes beyond creating exceptional knitwear. It seeks to reimagine the fashion industry's approach to the environment. Instead of merely offsetting emissions, Sheep Inc strives to make a positive impact, pledging to remove more CO2 from the atmosphere than the manufacturing process creates.

Here's a Response to Anti-Wool Agenda: Transparency and Regenerative Sourcing

  • Subir Ghosh

8 April 2025