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<h1><span>Have You Cottoned On Yet?</span></h1>
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<p class="summary">Organic cotton is rapidly becoming commonplace in the world of clothing, so let me tell you a little about why it matters. </p>
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<h2>Why Organic Cotton?</h2><p>The
statistics associated with cotton production are scary, here are just a
few. Cotton production occupies
just 2.5% of agricultural land areas however it uses 7% of the world’s annual
pesticides and 16% of the insecticides.
The farmers using these poisons are putting both their families and
their own lives at risk. </p><p>These
farmers are also risking their entire livelihood due to the expense of
genetically modified technology; the type of farming involved and the
unreliable nature of their business as there is no guarantee of a good return
on their crop. On the other hand
small scale organic farming is carried out on the basis of affordable seeds and
relies on 80% rain water to feed their crop eliminating the use of fertilizers,
pesticides and other damaging materials. </p><h2>The Benefits of Organic Cotton</h2><p>Gives
power to farmers and farming communities not GM companies</p><p>Organic cotton manufactures never
use GM seed. The small-scale organic cotton farmers that the Soil
Association supports farm only in an environmentally safe manner and in a
sustainable way.</p><p>
</p><p>Eliminates hazardous pesticides
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Organic farmers have proven that cotton can be grown without harmful synthetic
pesticides therefore not subjecting their land or health to the toxins
associated with mast cotton farming.</p><h2>Helps
Farmers Feed Their Families</h2><p>Organic
farmers have the ability to grow crops on their healthy soil in order to feed
their families.</p><h2>Saves
Precious Water</h2><p>
Organic
practices keep soils healthy so the soil can hold water better and therefore
become more resilient to drought conditions. <br></p><h2>Combats
Climate Change</h2><p>Less
energy is used during organic farming and organic soils store more carbon
therefore removing CO2 from the atmosphere.</p><p>Where to get your organic cotton...</p><p>
</p><p>There is more and more suppliers
of organic cotton now, some of which are listed at <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.cottonedon.org">www.cottonedon.org</a>.</p><p>We love
People tree for their organic love, beliefs and of course their fashion.</p><p>Get
Cottoned on!!</p><blockquote><p>When you emotional exhaustion and you need
strength and reassurance, reach for Neroli</p></blockquote><p>Lucy A x</p>
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