Cotton Incorporated

Anthropologie Announces Expanded Collaboration with Cotton Incorporated's Blue Jeans Go Green™ Denim Recycling Program

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Jeans, Cotton Incorporated, Cotton, Recycling, Dyeing

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthropologie, the global lifestyle brand, announced today their collaboration with Cotton Incorporated's Blue Jeans Go Green™ program: an initiative at the forefront of denim recycling. Beginning today, Anthropologie customers are invited to bring in their pre-loved denim to any of the brand's 200+ US retail locations. Through the collaboration, the old denim will be recycled into insulating material used in various applications of Cotton Incorporated's consumer sustainability program.

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  • Through Their A Greater Good Platform, The Brand Commits to Sustainability Efforts with Denim Circularity Goal
    PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthropologie , the global lifestyle brand, announced today their collaboration with Cotton Incorporated's Blue Jeans Go Green™ program: an initiative at the forefront of denim recycling.
  • Beginning today, Anthropologie customers are invited to bring in their pre-loved denim to any of the brand's 200+ US retail locations.
  • Through the collaboration, the old denim will be recycled into insulating material used in various applications of Cotton Incorporated's consumer sustainability program.
  • This will be the third consecutive year Anthropologie will be taking part in the Blue Jeans Go Green™ program and has evolved denim recycling to be implemented as a year-round, always on initiative.

Cotton Incorporated's Blue Jeans Go Green™ Program Highlights Positive Impact of Textile Recycling Efforts on America Recycles Day

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Monday, October 30, 2023
Retail, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Recycling, Women, Environment, Teens, Children, Men, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Family, Textiles, Consumer, Fashion, Life, Jeans, America Recycles Day, Cotton Incorporated, Textile, 2014 Blue Jeans Go Green 200, Keep America Beautiful, Food, Multimedia

Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ denim recycling program closes the loop on textile waste by reusing denim made from cotton and recycling well-loved pieces.

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  • Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ denim recycling program closes the loop on textile waste by reusing denim made from cotton and recycling well-loved pieces.
  • If denim is made of at least 90% cotton, users can recycle it through Cotton’s Blue Jeans Go Green™ program.
  • This America Recycles Day, Cotton Incorporated encourages consumers to join the commitment to recycling and wearing sustainable clothes, like denim made from cotton.
  • To learn more about Cotton Incorporated and the Blue Jeans Go Green™ Program, visit the website .

Sustainable and Stylish: Cotton for Back to School

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Family, Sustainability, Consumer, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Environment, Fashion, Teens, Textiles, Retail, Children, Manufacturing, Parent, Cotton Incorporated, Clothing, Multimedia, Collection, Textile, Seal, 2014 Blue Jeans Go Green 200, Silk, Linens, Dyeing, Cotton

Cotton Incorporated suggests cotton as the perfect choice for Back-to-School clothing, because it is made from natural, sustainable, dependable, hardworking materials.

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  • Cotton Incorporated suggests cotton as the perfect choice for Back-to-School clothing, because it is made from natural, sustainable, dependable, hardworking materials.
  • Cotton Incorporated’s 2023 Back to School Survey shares that by choosing cotton for Back-to-School shopping needs, the benefits are:
    Cotton is comfortable.
  • To be sure consumers are buying cotton products, check for the Seal of Cotton and for cotton content on labels and product descriptions.
  • Authentic denim is made from natural, sustainable cotton, which means it can be re-worn, refashioned, and repurposed.

Promoting a Commodity into a Brand Relevant Across Eras

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Other Consumer, Environment, Textiles, Other Retail, Sustainability, Manufacturing, Family, Fashion, Consumer, Retail, Cotton Incorporated, Landor Associates, Marketing, 2014 Blue Jeans Go Green 200, Clothing, Multimedia, History, Social media, Trust, Rigidity, Television, Textile, Online shopping, Cotton, Seal

It was designed in 1973 by Susan Landor Keegin, daughter of Walter Landor who founded branding giant Landor Associates.

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  • It was designed in 1973 by Susan Landor Keegin, daughter of Walter Landor who founded branding giant Landor Associates.
  • From there, the Seal of Cotton was born, allowing for easy recognition of the fiber and differentiation from synthetic fibers.
  • In today’s retail environment, 46% of consumers in the United States are willing to pay more for a brand that they trust.
  • “Cotton has been woven throughout the eras of American culture and is part of monumental moments in each one of our lives.

New Research Finds Consumers Do Not Realize Their Clothes May Contribute to Microplastic Pollution

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Other Consumer, Green Technology, Fashion, Manufacturing, Women, Environment, Retail, Men, Sustainability, Family, Environmental Issues, Environmental Health, Consumer, Department Stores, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Textiles, Hemp, Cotton Incorporated, Clothing, Microplastics, Health, University, Multimedia, Education, Textile, Seawater, Research, Water, Synthetic fiber

New consumer research from Cotton Incorporated finds that half of adults surveyed are familiar with microplastic pollution, and fewer are taking action to minimize microplastic pollution when it comes to their clothing choices.

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  • New consumer research from Cotton Incorporated finds that half of adults surveyed are familiar with microplastic pollution, and fewer are taking action to minimize microplastic pollution when it comes to their clothing choices.
  • Adults who are familiar with microplastic pollution are most likely to identify plastic bags (76%) and microbeads (61%) from health and beauty products as contributors, reinforcing the need for further education and awareness.1
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    When asked what actions consumers took to reduce their contribution to microplastic pollution, 64% of respondents familiar with microplastic pollution said they carried reusable tote bags, 63% said they used refillable water bottles, and 49% said they used reusable straws (or no straws).
  • Microplastic fibers generated from textiles during laundry represent 35% of these fibers , meaning the clothing we wear, and wash has a direct impact on microfiber pollution.

Cotton Incorporated Joins the Responsible Flushing Alliance Expanding Industry Leadership on #FlushSmart Consumer Education Campaign

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Water and Sanitation Agency, CASA, Cotton Incorporated, NACWA, Habit, Public, Research, NSAC, Cotton, Sanitation, Water, System, National Association, National Association of Clean Water Agencies, RFA, Tissue paper

SEATTLE, Wash., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA) is excited to welcome Cotton Incorporated to its coalition of wipes manufacturers, wastewater treatment groups, and public health advocates working to educate consumers about proper flushing habits across the U.S.

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  • "Cotton Incorporated is a key industry player and RFA is thrilled to welcome them as an advisory member," said RFA President Lara Wyss.
  • "As an advisory member, Cotton Incorporated will play a critical role in amplifying our mission to educate consumers on the importance of responsible flushing.
  • "Cotton Incorporated is pleased to join the Responsible Flushing Alliance," said Meghan Holliday, associate director for nonwovens marketing at Cotton Incorporated.
  • RFA's advisory members bolster the consumer education campaign by providing resources and research to support responsible flushing hygiene habits.

Women Continue to be Difference-Makers in the Fabric of Cotton Incorporated

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
Textiles, Women, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Other Natural Resources, DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Consumer, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Research, Cotton Hall, Women's History Month, Woman, Cotton Incorporated, Seal, Textile, National Inventors Hall of Fame, Tulane University, University, Marketing, USDA

This month, Cotton Incorporated is celebrating women who have had influence in our world through the process of taking cotton from the land to the shelves to ourselves.

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  • This month, Cotton Incorporated is celebrating women who have had influence in our world through the process of taking cotton from the land to the shelves to ourselves.
  • Today, women continue to elevate cotton through Cotton Incorporated for through their leadership in cotton production , research , marketing and as customers.
  • As a recognized global authority and resource for all things cotton, the departments of Cotton Incorporated are comprised of women that continually develop resources for each phase.
  • These women difference-makers in the cotton industry and in senior leadership at Cotton Incorporated include, but are not limited to:
    Mary Ankeny , Vice President, Product Development & Implementation Operations
    Through Cotton Incorporated, cotton became the first commodity to market directly to the consumer.

Cotton Incorporated Continues to Weave Through Everyday Lives

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Monday, March 13, 2023
Agriculture, Natural Resources, Manufacturing, Textiles, Other Natural Resources, Cotton Incorporated, Seal, Research, Knowledge, Market data, Quantum Quality Productions, Textile, University, Emotion, Environmental Research, Clothing

Consumer Marketing – cotton is woven throughout the everyday lives of consumers and through the research and innovations conducted it is imperative to convey the emotions and feelings behind the way cotton impacts our everyday lives.

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  • Consumer Marketing – cotton is woven throughout the everyday lives of consumers and through the research and innovations conducted it is imperative to convey the emotions and feelings behind the way cotton impacts our everyday lives.
  • Through Cotton Incorporated, cotton became the first commodity to market directly to the consumer.
  • The icon for this outreach was the Seal of Cotton trademark , a logo indicating that the product contains cotton.
  • The Company’s 1989 “ The Fabric of Our Lives ” campaign conveyed the emotional connection between cotton and consumers, and how cotton touches our lives every day.

Texas Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist Now Assisting Panhandle Producers

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
Seed, Texas Tech University, Bird, Carbon, Sorghum, Michna, Quail, Pheasants Forever, Farmer, Texas High Plains AVA, Education, Sustainability, Cotton Incorporated, Environment, Fishery, AG, Water quality, Solution, Grain, Sustainable management, BASF, Program, Maintenance, Agriculture, Foundation, Hunting

LUBBOCK, Texas, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quail Forever announces the hiring of Joshua Michna as the new Precision Agriculture & Conservation Specialist to support growers in the Texas High Plains region.

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  • LUBBOCK, Texas, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quail Forever announces the hiring of Joshua Michna as the new Precision Agriculture & Conservation Specialist to support growers in the Texas High Plains region.
  • He will work with farmers to develop a Precision Ag Business Plan suited to their operation.
  • The addition of a Texas-based precision specialist adds further momentum to Quail Forever's collaborative agricultural initiatives to deliver sustainability outcomes.
  • For more information about precision agriculture and conservation solutions in Texas, contact Joshua Michna at [email protected] or (806) 696-9422.

HOLIDAY SHOPPING: WHAT SHOPPERS SAY THEY WANT FOR THE SEASON - COMFORT & SAVINGS

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Strategic management, Cotton Incorporated, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Insight, Melissa, Online shopping, Retail

The peak holiday shopping season has arrived.

Key Points: 
  • The peak holiday shopping season has arrived.
  • The question is now how, where, and when will consumers shop this year?
  • Each year, Cotton Incorporated's Lifestyle MonitorTM survey asks buyers how they plan on tackling gift giving to offer brands and retailers a preview of their shopping intentions.
  • About half of shoppers plan to shop for their holiday gifts in physical stores.