Cotton. is. a. crop. In fact, it’s considered the world’s ‘dirtiest’ crop due to its heavy use of insecticides. 25% of the worlds’ insecticides and more than 10% of the pesticides (including herbicides, insecticides, and defoliants) are sprayed on cotton. Cotton covers only 2.5% of the world’s cultivated land, yet uses 16% of the world’s… Read More
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Organic Cotton & Why It Matters
By Rachel Hulan, ASID, CID Winter is approaching, which means it’s time to break out the soft, cozy, organic cotton flannel sheets. If you don’t already own a set, I highly recommend them for those cold nights when you just want to dive under the blankets and stay warm… and healthy. You see, despite cotton’s… Read More