Does the answer to greener cotton cultivation lie in greenhouses? A study by G-Star Raw along with Wageningen University Research and Dutch Cotton put this hypothesis to the test.
The Sustainable Greenhouse-Grown Cotton research project explored the efficacy and impact of growing cotton indoors, including yield and environmental footprint. Researchers developed greenhouse facilities that are well-suited to cotton growing, including climate control and irrigation systems. They then planted and grew cotton using sustainable practices such as protecting biodiversity and soil health.
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