Pricing is a Key Factor Influencing the Choice Between Cotton and Polyester

Pricing is a Key Factor Influencing the Choice Between Cotton and Polyester
Land issues The competition between cotton production and food crops is a major issue. As global population grows and demand for food increases, land resources become scarce. Cotton competes with food crops for arable land and for water. Lance Cheung / USDA via rawpixel.com

Most environmental issues in the cotton industry are being discussed and addressed, but the question remains: is enough being done? Award-winning innovation and sustainability leader, Michela Puddu, touches on a diverse range of subjects, from the cotton production and recycling landscape to its huge and fragmented supply chain, the role of standards & certifications, traceability, impact of global climate change, water challenges, livelihoods and more.