6 Conclusion
To summarize, BCI cotton production system and organic system are extensive
cultivation systems that are well adapted to available resources and geographical
environment, as well as to existing social and socio-economic conditions. Organic
cotton has shown the lowest impacts across all categories assessed, due to non-use
of synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers, the only additives being manures,
and the soil quality being controlled by crop rotation. BCI systems employ good
cultivation practices like intercropping and reduce use of mineral fertilizers for
cultivation. These systems intend to minimise the harmful impact of crop protection
practices, use water efficiently, take care of soil health and conserve natural habitats
while preserving the quality of the fibres. Farmers, traders, retailers and consumers,
benefit from the economic, social and ecological advantages of responsible cotton
projects.
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To summarize, BCI cotton production system and organic system are extensive
cultivation systems that are well adapted to available resources and geographical
environment, as well as to existing social and socio-economic conditions. Organic
cotton has shown the lowest impacts across all categories assessed, due to non-use
of synthetic pesticides and chemical fertilizers, the only additives being manures,
and the soil quality being controlled by crop rotation. BCI systems employ good
cultivation practices like intercropping and reduce use of mineral fertilizers for
cultivation. These systems intend to minimise the harmful impact of crop protection
practices, use water efficiently, take care of soil health and conserve natural habitats
while preserving the quality of the fibres. Farmers, traders, retailers and consumers,
benefit from the economic, social and ecological advantages of responsible cotton
projects.
References
1. < http://www.cotcorp.gov.in/index.aspx> (Accessed 30.04.2017).
2.
(Accessed 12.04.2017).
3. Cotton Made in Africa and PE International, Life Cycle Assessment of Cotton Made in
Africa, Study report, 2014.
4. Textile Exchange and PE International, Life Cycle Assessment of Organic Cotton – A Global
average, 2014.
5.
11.05.2017).
6. International Organization for Standardization, ISO Series 14040 and 14044, Environmental
Management – Life Cycle Assessment – Principles and Framework, 2006.
7. Murugesh B.K, Selvadass M, Life Cycle Assessment for Cultivation of Conventional and
Organic Seed Cotton fibres, International Journal of Research in Environmental Science and
Technology 3(1): 39–45, 2013.
8. Khabbaz B. G, University of Southern Queensland Life Cycle Energy Use and Greenhouse
Gas Emissions of Australian Cotton: Impact of Farming Systems, 2010.
9. Barnes E, The Cotton Life Cycle Inventory Project EDWARD BARNES, 2010.
10. Cotton Inc. and PE International, Life Cycle Assessment of Cotton Fibre and Fabric.
A Project of the Cotton Foundation and managed by Cotton Incorporated, Cotton Council
International and The National Cotton Council. 2012.
11. The Food and Environment Research Agency of UK, The role and business case for existing
and emerging fibres in sustainable clothing, 2010.
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P. Shah et al.