The sustainability of cotton : consequences for man and environment

Dit onderzoek van de wetenschapswinkel voor Goede Waar & Co had als doel om de literatuur samen te vatten waarin milieu-effecten vergeleken worden van gangbare, IPM (Integrated Pest Management = geintegreerde landbouw) en biologische katoenproductie. Tweede doel was de selectie van indicatoren om het milieu-effect van gangbare, IPM en biologische katoenproductie in kaart te brengen. Tot slot wilden de opdrachtgevers een discussie over duurzame aspecten van katoenproductie en ‑handel startten.This project aimed to summarise literature that compares conventional, IPM, and organic cotton production systems in terms of environmental impact; to select indicators which can be used to compare the environmental impact of conventional, IPM, and organic cotton production systems and to start a discussion on the social aspects relevant for trade in sustainable cotton.

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