Despite cotton’s image as being a natural and pure fiber, conventional cotton farming takes an enormous toll on the air, water, soil and people who live in cotton growing areas.
Cotton is thought to be the world’s ‘dirtiest’ crop due to its heavy use of insecticides, using the most dangerous pesticides to human and animal health. Cotton covers 2.5% of the world’s cultivated land, yet it accounts for 24% of the world’s insecticide market and 11% of sale of global pesticides; making it the most pesticide-intensive crop grown on the planet.
Organic cotton is grown chemical free. It is particularly important for baby's sensitive skin. Conscious consumers and moms, fuel the demand for organic cotton by voting with the American dollar.
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Cotton is thought to be the world’s ‘dirtiest’ crop due to its heavy use of insecticides, using the most dangerous pesticides to human and animal health. Cotton covers 2.5% of the world’s cultivated land, yet it accounts for 24% of the world’s insecticide market and 11% of sale of global pesticides; making it the most pesticide-intensive crop grown on the planet.
Organic cotton is grown chemical free. It is particularly important for baby's sensitive skin. Conscious consumers and moms, fuel the demand for organic cotton by voting with the American dollar.
Click here to read more about "Cotton: The World’s “Dirtiest” Crop"