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Study claims African cotton has 60% lower carbon footprint

13/05/2013

Cotton made in Africa has a 60% lower carbon footprint and a 90% lower water footprint than conventional cotton, a sourcing expert has claimed. Taking part in an online discussion on sustainable fashion organised by The Guardian newspaper on May 10, Abi Rushton, an associate director of the Aid by Trade Foundation, which manages the Cotton made...

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