Cotton Cascade
The Circular Cotton Cascade unites Dutch and Indian partners to revolutionise cotton supply chains through regenerative farming and collaborative business models.
Grameena Vikas Kendram has forged a consortium of 13 partners from the Netherlands and India to revolutionize sustainable cotton supply chain designs through this project. This visionary initiative aims to establish collaborative business models within a regenerative economy, incorporating on-farm experiments that enhance cotton fibre quality through innovative regenerative farming practices. Honoured by the prestigious SiaRaak MKB and supported by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, the project aspires to create a market structure that resonates with the shared values of farmers and consumers alike. By championing agroforestry-based Food & Fibre Gardens, the project envisions a sustainable future for cotton production, nurturing both communities and the environment.
Partners
The Circular Cotton Cascade initiative is proud to collaborate with a diverse network of esteemed partners dedicated to sustainable practices in the cotton industry:
• Avans University for Applied Sciences, The Netherlands (www.avans.nl/international)
• bAwear (www.bawear.eu)
• CWS Nederland (www.cws.com/nl-NL)
• HAVEP (www.havep.com)
• I-did (www.i-did.nl)
• MVO Nederland (www.mvonederland.nl)
• Sympact Solutions (www.sympactsolutions.com)
• Sympany (www.sympany.nl)
• UPSET (https://upsettextiles.com)
• Aadya FPC, India
• Yasasree Viroha Impex Pvt Ltd, India
• Yassasree B.V, The Netherlands
Together, we are committed to innovating and commercializing sustainable cotton supply chain designs that benefit communities and the environment.
Impact
Social
Through co-creation and shared decision-making, the initiative builds capacity and resilience, enabling farmers to adopt sustainable practices that improve their quality of life while promoting social equity within rural areas.
Ecological
The initiative lessens the demand for intensive cotton production, alleviating pressure on planetary resources. By prioritizing regenerative practices, the initiative fosters the growth of regenerative cotton that integrates seamlessly back into the biosphere. This approach rejuvenates ecosystems, ensuring a balanced interaction between agriculture and nature.
Economic
By reducing reliance on extensive cotton production, it fosters a more sustainable economic model for farmers. The integration of agroforestry creates additional income streams through diversified crops. This innovative approach promotes resilience in local economies, enabling farmers to thrive while ensuring the long-term viability of their communities.
The Circular Cotton Cascade initiative focuses on supporting small and marginal cotton farmers across the Manyam, Vizianagaram, Alluri Seetharamaraju, Srikakulam, Kurnool, and Kadapa districts of Andhra Pradesh. With its innovative approach, the project has the potential to create a positive impact for farmers and supply chain stakeholders on a global scale.
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Grameena Vikas Kendram has forged a consortium of 13 partners from the Netherlands and India to revolutionize sustainable cotton supply chain designs through this project. This visionary initiative aims to establish collaborative business models within a regenerative economy, incorporating on-farm experiments that enhance cotton fibre quality through innovative regenerative farming practices. Honoured by the prestigious SiaRaak MKB and supported by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, the project aspires to create a market structure that resonates with the shared values of farmers and consumers alike. By championing agroforestry-based Food & Fibre Gardens, the project envisions a sustainable future for cotton production, nurturing both communities and the environment.
Partners
The Circular Cotton Cascade initiative is proud to collaborate with a diverse network of esteemed partners dedicated to sustainable practices in the cotton industry:
• Avans University for Applied Sciences, The Netherlands (www.avans.nl/international)
• bAwear (www.bawear.eu)
• CWS Nederland (www.cws.com/nl-NL)
• HAVEP (www.havep.com)
• I-did (www.i-did.nl)
• MVO Nederland (www.mvonederland.nl)
• Sympact Solutions (www.sympactsolutions.com)
• Sympany (www.sympany.nl)
• UPSET (https://upsettextiles.com)
• Aadya FPC, India
• Yasasree Viroha Impex Pvt Ltd, India
• Yassasree B.V, The Netherlands
Together, we are committed to innovating and commercializing sustainable cotton supply chain designs that benefit communities and the environment.
Impact
Social
Through co-creation and shared decision-making, the initiative builds capacity and resilience, enabling farmers to adopt sustainable practices that improve their quality of life while promoting social equity within rural areas.
Ecological
The initiative lessens the demand for intensive cotton production, alleviating pressure on planetary resources. By prioritizing regenerative practices, the initiative fosters the growth of regenerative cotton that integrates seamlessly back into the biosphere. This approach rejuvenates ecosystems, ensuring a balanced interaction between agriculture and nature.
Economic
By reducing reliance on extensive cotton production, it fosters a more sustainable economic model for farmers. The integration of agroforestry creates additional income streams through diversified crops. This innovative approach promotes resilience in local economies, enabling farmers to thrive while ensuring the long-term viability of their communities.
The Circular Cotton Cascade initiative focuses on supporting small and marginal cotton farmers across the Manyam, Vizianagaram, Alluri Seetharamaraju, Srikakulam, Kurnool, and Kadapa districts of Andhra Pradesh. With its innovative approach, the project has the potential to create a positive impact for farmers and supply chain stakeholders on a global scale.