# Global Standards News [![image placeholder](https://global-standards.org/images/news/1x1-white.jpg "image placeholder")](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1710:new-organic-cotton-sourcing-guide-how-to-go-organic&catid=14) ## [New Organic Cotton Sourcing Guide "How to Go Organic"](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1710:new-organic-cotton-sourcing-guide-how-to-go-organic&catid=14) 05 February 2019 © Ecoalf (cover) | Lessafair, Photographer: Lydia Gorges The newly published organic cotton sourcing guide “How to go organic” provides practical answers to the question how companies can source organic cotton. This guide was published by the Partnership of Sustainable Textiles under the Ge… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1710:new-organic-cotton-sourcing-guide-how-to-go-organic&catid=14) [![image placeholder](https://global-standards.org/images/news/1x1-white.jpg "image placeholder")](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1709:ota-organic-trade-association-report-cotton-and-the-environment&catid=14) ## [OTA (Organic Trade Association) Report: Cotton and the Environment](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1709:ota-organic-trade-association-report-cotton-and-the-environment&catid=14) 17 January 2019 OTA Report "Cotton and the Environment" explains the impact of cotton cultivation and genetically modified cotton on the environment and the benefits from selecting organic cotton. [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1709:ota-organic-trade-association-report-cotton-and-the-environment&catid=14) [![image placeholder](https://global-standards.org/images/news/1x1-white.jpg "image placeholder")](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1708:webinar-recording-available-organic-textile-labeling-in-the-u-s&catid=14) ## [Webinar Recording Available! Organic Textile Labeling in the U.S.](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1708:webinar-recording-available-organic-textile-labeling-in-the-u-s&catid=14) 20 December 2018 Materials and archives now available: Organic Textile Labelling in the U.S. Thank you for registering for the Organic Textile Labeling in the U.S. Webinar that took place December 6th 2018. In this webinar, we learned more about U.S. regulations in organic textile labeling, different kinds of o… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1708:webinar-recording-available-organic-textile-labeling-in-the-u-s&catid=14) [![image placeholder](https://global-standards.org/images/news/1x1-white.jpg "image placeholder")](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1707:knowledge-lounge-gots-at-neonyt-in-berlin-january-15-17th-2019&catid=14) ## [Knowledge Lounge: GOTS at NEONYT in Berlin – January 15-17th 2019](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1707:knowledge-lounge-gots-at-neonyt-in-berlin-january-15-17th-2019&catid=14) 05 December 2018 A new name and a new concept – Neonyt brings together what was formerly known as the Greenshowroom and Ethical Fashion Show to showcase a hub for fashion, sustainability and innovation. This season’s topic is water - with a focus on the textile industry. GOTS has been an exhibitor for several years… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1707:knowledge-lounge-gots-at-neonyt-in-berlin-january-15-17th-2019&catid=14) [![image placeholder](https://global-standards.org/images/news/1x1-white.jpg "image placeholder")](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1705:version-2-0-of-gots-monitor-water-energy-launched&catid=14) ## [Version 2.0 of GOTS Monitor (Water/Energy)](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1705:version-2-0-of-gots-monitor-water-energy-launched&catid=14) 06 November 2018 Version 2.0 of the software tool ‘GOTS Monitor (Water/Energy) is now available. The tool was developed on behalf of GOTS by Systainable Solutions to support the evaluation of factories’ compliance with the GOTS’ “Environmental management criteria”. GOTS Chapter 2.4.10 requires that… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1705:version-2-0-of-gots-monitor-water-energy-launched&catid=14) [![image placeholder](https://global-standards.org/images/news/1x1-white.jpg "image placeholder")](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1706:gots-at-2018-international-organic-expo-in-yokohama-japan&catid=14) ## [GOTS at 2018 International Organic EXPO in YOKOHAMA, Japan](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1706:gots-at-2018-international-organic-expo-in-yokohama-japan&catid=14) 06 November 2018 The 17th International Organic EXPO was held in PACIFICO Yokohama from 30th August to 1st September 2018. Over 160 exhibitors participated in the show and about 13.600 visitors attended during the 3 day period. The show is intended to increase B2B business opportunities and to educate consumers abo… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1706:gots-at-2018-international-organic-expo-in-yokohama-japan&catid=14) [![image placeholder](https://global-standards.org/images/news/1x1-white.jpg "image placeholder")](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1704:gots-at-organic-lifestyle-expo-2018-in-tokyo-japan&catid=14) ## [GOTS at Organic Lifestyle EXPO 2018 in Tokyo, Japan](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1704:gots-at-organic-lifestyle-expo-2018-in-tokyo-japan&catid=14) 31 October 2018 GOTS was official supporter of 3rd Organic Lifestyle EXPO held on 22nd and 23rd September 2018 at Tokyo International Forum (Tokyo). GOTS had a booth, and was also co-organizer of Organic Cotton Craft Market Zone. Miyoshi Satoko, GOTS representative in Japan was a speaker at the seminar "Organic Li… [Read full article](https://global-standards.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1704:gots-at-organic-lifestyle-expo-2018-in-tokyo-japan&catid=14)