Steve Howard is a sustainability expert, who holds the job of chief sustainability officer at Ikea. In discussing cotton, he tells the story of the Better Cotton Initiative, “halving the water and chemical inputs to grow cotton and helping hundreds …
Steve Howard is a sustainability expert, who holds the job of chief sustainability officer at Ikea. In discussing cotton, he tells the story of the Better Cotton Initiative, halving the water and chemical inputs to grow cotton and helping hundreds …
29.08.13 Ecotextile News www.ecotextile.com PARIS – The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) and Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) have signed a long-term cooperation agreement in Paris that aims to improve the living conditions of smallholder farmers in developing regions through sustainable …
09.08.13 Fibre 2 Fashion www.fibre2fashion.com Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) South American debut took place in the VICUNHA showroom in S√£o Paulo. A separate BCI corner was installed as a platform for documentaries and presentations, in order to introduce BCI to …
05.08.13 Forum for the Future www.forumforthefuture.org As international efforts are proving, sustainable cotton production doesn’t just benefit the environment – it also improves the lives of the farmers and their families. Katherine Rowland reports. Cotton has a battered reputation as …
31.07.13 Forum for the Future www.forumforthefuture.org By engaging with local farmers, major retailers and national governments, the Better Cotton Initiative aims to bring a third of the cotton market to a more sustainable footing by 2020, saysTim Smedley. In 2010, …
15.07.13 Just-Style www.just-style.com Better Cotton will account for 30% of global cotton production by 2020, according to a new target set by the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI). The long-term aim is part of the BCI’s strategy for the 2013-15 period, …
Publication from the Adidas Group Blog. June 2013. As a pioneer member, the Adidas Group have been involved with the Better Cotton Initiative from the very beginning.The Adidas Group is also one of the funding private partners of BCI.To achieve …
This event will facilitate a better understanding and implementation of CoC Standard v1.0 requirements at ginner level in China, ensuring physical segregation of Better Cotton at the source of the chain of custody. If you have any questions, please contact …
For International Women's Day, we spoke to Senior Manager for Gender Equality Nini Mehrota to get a glimpse into her motivations, current projects, and aspirations for the future.
