Why Organic?

Organic cotton and food has been growing in popularity among families for quite some time now, leaving many wandering what the big deal is about going organic.  There are lots of great reasons to buy organic products, for not only you and your children’s health, but the environment’s health as well.

Organic Farming

·         Organic farms do not allow pesticide and artificial fertilizer use.

·         Less use of these chemicals mean less pollution in our water sources.

·         Fertilizing is done with composted manure and rotating crops.

Organic Cotton

·    Organic cotton farming practices allow for a healthier planet by not using pesticides or insecticides, whereas regular cotton production in the world make up 10% use of pesticides and 25% of insecticides.

·    According to the USDA, 84 million pounds of pesticides were sprayed on regular cotton grown in the United States in 2000 (information found at Sage Creek Naturals).

·    It takes about 1/3 of a pound of chemicals to grow enough cotton for one t-shirt.

·    Organic cotton farming allow for natural replenishing and maintaining soil fertility, developing a diverse biological agriculture.

What types of products use organic cotton?

·         Cloth Diapers

·         Clothing

·         Bedding

·         Feminine Products

·         Handbags

·         Towels and Washcloths

·         Almost any type of product that uses regular cotton, as more and more companies are realizing the importance of using organic cotton.

For more information on organic cotton and other organic products, check out the Organic Trade Association at www.OTA.com.  If you have any particular questions about the products found at www.PoshOrganic.com, please contact Chanda at sales@poshorganic.com.