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Organic Food: Moving on to Organic Clothing

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Organic CottonThere are few things in life that have the sex appeal, comfort and versatility as the perfect pair of blue jeans. The spectrum of style and functionality elevates them to the single most important item in the closet-man, women or child.

By now, you may know about the benefits of eating organic food and supporting organic agriculture. But did you know that many of the crops that produce the fibers used to make our clothing and home wares—often those we sleep in every night—account for some of the highest pesticide usage? In fact, it takes roughly one-third of a pound of chemicals (pesticides and fertilizers) to grow enough cotton for just one T-shirt, which is why it is important to consider organic cotton and other fibers.

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