Cotton's Environmental Impact: Debunking The Myths
Sponsored by:
Cotton Incorporated
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Original Air Date:
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Everyone is thinking "Green" or "Sustainability" these days and
looking for ways to do their part to save the environment. For
retailers, this means not only evaluating how their own practices and
operations impact the world around them, but aligning themselves with
source materials and suppliers that are also good corporate citizens.
The need for improved environmental practices was recognized by the
cotton industry decades ago. This realization led to research and
implementation of agricultural innovations that have significantly
reduced the environmental strain of cotton production in the United
States. Despite these gains for the environment and the fact that
cotton remains one of the most popular and versatile textile fibers,
cotton has been falsely portrayed as an environmental villain.
The truth is sustainability is not a matter of organic versus
conventional. It's about good production practices that are good for
the environment. Such practices are already embraced by cotton growers
and a growing list of manufacturers.
Join Outdoor Retailer for a live, interactive Web Seminar,
sponsored by Cotton Incorporated, and hear from industry experts
regarding the truth about cotton and its impact on the environment.
This online-only event will educate attendees on cotton's
pro-environmental practices and allay concerns about cotton’s viability
as a green, textile fiber option.
Speakers:
Kater Hake, Vice President of Agricultural Research - Cotton Incorporated
Liz Muller, Environmental Consultant - Liz Muller LLC
Don Cameron, Vice President - Terronova Ranch
Elliot Markowitz, Editorial Director - Nielsen Web Seminars and Digital Events - Moderator
