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Sustainable Cotton encompasses biologically-based,
IPM, and organic farming practices in the production, manufacturing
and use of cotton. The Sustainable Cotton Project’s
grower programs help move farmers through the changeover
from chemically-dependent to more biological sound approaches.
Composted manures and cover crops replace synthetic fertilizers;
innovative weeding strategies are used instead of herbicides;
beneficial insects and trap crops control insect pests;
and alternatives to toxic defoliants prepare plants for
harvest.
The ultimate goal of “sustainable cotton”
is to move sustainable production, manufacturing and use
practices throughout the cotton value chain in order to
create a healthy and profitable industry for growers, their
communities, manufacturers, retailers and users of all cotton
products.
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