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
Our Body is our Temple
The wise man gathered his three students for one final lesson before they were to embark on their journeys and share their knowledge with the world. It had been twenty six months of reflection at the monastery, beautifully perched high above the valley. Nestled in a quaint village the students called home, it was… Read More