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Organic Cotton clothing is a healthy lifestyle alternative and one that is a far better choice for the environment. There isnt much Organic cotton clothing awareness about the benefits for your family and the environment. Primarily because the huge cotton producers dont want you to know that Although it represents less than 3% of the world’s agriculture, conventional cotton uses more than 25% of the world’s chemical insecticides and more than 10% of the world’s chemical pesticides according to the Organic Trade Association. Considering the fact that cotton farming is a natural resource intense industry, ie requires large amounts of fuel and other chemicals to produce. It isnt any wonder that Organic cotton clothing isnt getting its fair shake in the market place. Heaven forbid we all start living a chemical free lifestlye, and staying healthy longer. If you’re looking to buy Organic clothing in Ottawa i found a link to an Ottawa blogger who has a post about where to buy Organic clothing in Ottawa as well as a prior post of mine about Organic Baby Clothes

Five of the top nine pesticides used on cotton grown in the US are known to cause cancer. All nine are classified by the US government as among the most dangerous chemicals known. 

Organic cotton farming avoids the use of chemical fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, defoliants or GMO seeds. The focus is on building healthy soil and plants through crop rotation and natural fertilizers such as compost and manure. The crops are protected through the use of beneficial insects and trap crops. 

Help the Organic Farming Industry grow:

* buy organic clothes which includes organic cotton baby, kids and adult clothing whenever possible

* ask for it where you shop

* tell your friends about it and where they can find it

* educate yourself about organics

* buy organic food.

Organic clothes is just onesmall step you can take to life a healthier lifestyle and be kinder to your environment.