Here are resources about conventional and organic cotton production and marketing. Also see our General resources, such as the PESTIS document database.
International Organic Cotton Directory Database (Web site)Online directory from PAN providing information about farmers, companies and organizations around the world producing and supporting organic cotton. http://www.pan-germany.net/baumwolle/en/index.htm.
Organic Cotton Briefing Kit (Packet)
1998. Makes a clear and compelling case for organic cotton. Includes information on pesticide use on cotton and impacts on human health and the environment, risks of genetically-engineered cotton, and organic cotton farming success stories around the world. PANNA. Available only in hardcopy (see The PANNA shop).
Organic Cotton: Working toward Sustainable Agriculture (Video)
1999. Organic cotton promotional video in Spanish and English. The video, designed for consumers, retailers and farming communities, introduces and promotes the production and use of organic cotton throughout the Americas. PANNA. 7 min. Available only in hardcopy (see The PANNA shop).
Problems with conventional cotton production (Article)
A summary of the problems associated with pesticide use in cotton production. The article.
Resources available elsewhere
Our collection of links to key related resources available elsewhere on the Internet. Feel free to submit or correct a link.
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PAN Germany's Organic Cotton Circular The new "Organic Cotton Circular" aims to improve communication within the diverse (Organic) Cotton textile sector and provide a resource of up-to-date and background information. The Organic Cotton Circular, published quarterly by PAN Germany in cooperation with Helvetas, covers issues related to organic cotton production, processing and marketing http://www.pan-germany.org/info_db/gbr/news.... |
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Organic Fiber Council (Web site) The Organic Fiber Council was formed in 1997 to provide a forum to address topics of interest to all sectors within the organic fiber industry. As a council of the Organic Trade Association, OFC is made up of organic farmers, manufacturers, mills, wholesalers, retailers, consultants and designers. http://www.ota.com/about/sectorcouncils/ofc/... |
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SimpleLife organic cotton (Web site section) Web-based exhibit about organic cotton. http://www.simplelife.com/organiccotton/ |
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Sustainable Cotton Project (Web site) Since 1994, SCP has been building bridges between farmers, manufacturers and consumers to pioneer markets for certified organically grown cotton. http://www.sustainablecotton.org |