Better Cotton

Better Cotton is the world’s leading sustainability initiative for cotton.

Better Cotton is committed to enabling cotton communities to survive and thrive while safeguarding and rejuvenating the environment. Recognizing the significant challenges posed by environmental degradation and climate change, Better Cotton prioritizes support for farmers and farmworkers in some of the world’s poorest and most impacted regions. Alongside a vast network of partners and members, Better Cotton is transforming cotton farming into a more climate-resilient, environmentally friendly, and responsible business.

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