DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award 2021
17. May 2021 For the fifth time in a row since 2017, the Discover National Fibre Initiative is once again inviting entries for its now coveted ‘DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award’. The aim of the award... To the article
How much water does cotton really need?
11. May 2021 Interview with Dr Ed Barnes, Senior Director of Agricultural and Environmental Research at Cotton Incorporated, USA. Water consumption in cotton production is one central aspect in the discussion on sustainability regarding the raw material.... To the article Fact check: Cotton’s Share of Worldwide Pesticide Use
29. April 2021 Cotton is not the largest user of agricultural pesticides – it’s actually one of the lowest, accounting for less than 5 percent of the world’s total pesticide sales, despite some erroneous claims. Without the... To the article Proposed legislation on due diligence in supply chains
7. April 2021 On 3 March, the German Cabinet has adopted a draft legislation for the new Supply Chain Act (Lieferkettengesetz), which is highly disputed among commercial and industry associations. The draft legislation on corporate due diligence... To the article