Fashion companies are no stranger to the belief that image is everything. And amid growing concerns about their environmental and social impact, fashion companies are making changes: incorporating ...

Cotton is the world's most commonly used natural fibre. The production of cotton can bring economic gains to developing regions in the world but it is also known to cause serious environmental and ...

Urban growth has paved over many cotton fields, pushing them out of Maricopa County to other parts of Arizona. In Arizona, cotton yields are five times higher than a century ago as farmers learn to ...

The Sentinel-2B satellite launched in March 2017 is part of Europe’s Copernicus system of Earth-observation satellites. Credit: Airbus TAMPA, Fla. — The European Space Agency launched a demonstration ...

For many food crops, the process of getting from the field to your fork is relatively simple. Take an apple, for instance. It’s picked and cleaned, then graded to see where it will end up. If it’s ...

(Beyond Pesticides, August 29, 2024) The Center for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) earned the 2024 Innovators Award from The Better Cotton Initiative (Better Cotton) for its ...

When it comes to breathable, soft underwear, cotton is a great choice — and organic cotton has the benefit of being grown sustainably and without the use of toxic pesticides or fertilizers. The best ...

This fall, barn jackets are officially the outerwear trend you need in your closet. Once a practical staple for farmers, ...

Like many people, I get sweaty at night, so I need breathable bedding to avoid overheating. Having tested dozens of sheets over the years (including for Buy Side's ranking of the best linen sheets), I ...