Cotton is found in the most unlikely places including cattle feed, paper money and even candy bars. Cotton also accounts for more than 25% of the world's insecticide use.
Cotton is found in the most unlikely places including cattle feed, paper money and even candy bars. Cotton also accounts for more than 25% of the world's insecticide use.
As the world’s second largest cotton producer, the U.S. is seeing a slowly rising demand for a more eco- friendly, socially responsible version.
But what are the barriers to growing organic cotton and how are farmers tackling the unique challenges of growing the world’s most popular fabric?
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