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Are Next-Gen Synthetic Fibers the Future of Sustainable Textiles?

Modern Farmer

Textiles are a major source of microplastics in the ocean, where they weave their way into the food chain, causing untold harms to marine life. There is nowhere near enough fiber recycling infrastructure in the US, where 85 percent of used clothes and other textiles get sent to the landfill. percent of the world’s farmland but uses 4.7

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Cotton and Wool Producers Invited to Apply to Climate Beneficial Fiber Program

ATTRA

Building on the Climate Beneficial Verification program already developed by Fibershed, the program is also working with well-known clothing brands and textile manufacturers to expand markets for climate-smart wool and cotton.

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Overview: The Promise and Possible Pitfalls of American Kelp Farming

Civil Eats

Wild seaweeds had been harvested for centuries by Indigenous peoples on both coasts, for a range of uses including insulation, medication, and fertilizer. Later, seaweeds were then harvested from the wild for agricultural fertilizers and the cosmetics industry. We’ll trace the rise of seaweed farming in the U.S.

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Can Linen Make a Comeback in North America?

Modern Farmer

Demand is on the rise for sustainably made clothing and other textiles. “People who are working in textiles want [linen],” says Barr. “It’s As textile mills began to proliferate, the cotton grown on Southern plantations, which relied on the labor of enslaved people, proved to be a cheaper option than flax.

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Meet the Refugee Farmers Raising the Crops of Their Homelands From Texas Soil

Modern Farmer

It was there she met Meg Erskine, co-founder and CEO of the Multicultural Refugee Coalition (MRC), the non-profit that oversees New Leaf and a textile manufacturing studio located at the church. When Bista was granted refugee status in 2010, she began taking English classes at Central Presbyterian Church in Austin, 14 miles west of Manor.

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Parda Bel: Nature’s Living Curtain for Your Walls

Kavya Organic Farm

A fertile soil mix enriched with organic matter, such as compost, will promote healthy growth. Fertilization: To promote healthy growth and vibrant foliage, feed Parda Bel with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer formulated for foliage plants. Avoid exposing it to harsh, direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.

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PART 2: 13 SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES FOR A HEALTHY PLANET

Sustainable Harvest International

However, these chemical fertilizers disrupt the delicate fungal networks within the soil, gradually degrading the soil’s health. Best Buy offers electronic waste recycling, and textiles can be recycled at specific locations or online with For Days. Pro tip from Kate : Before recycling plastic, consider how it can be reused.