Do you know the basic differences between ordinary cotton and organic cotton?

Conosci le differenze fondamentali tra cotone comune e cotone biologico?

We live in an age of unbridled consumerism, where respect for nature should be a priority. Our environmental impact is growing quickly: every daily choice, even the smallest, can have significant consequences, positive or negative.

Sustainable fashion = Responsible fashion

One of the sectors in which we can make a difference is fashion, by choosing more ethical and sustainable materials. Organic cotton is one of the best solutions both for the environment and for people. Compared to ordinary cotton, organic cotton covers three fundamental aspects:

  • Environment: It reduces the use of chemical substances, protects the soil from intensive agriculture and limits pollution
  • Social: it promotes local economic development and protects workers' health and rights.
  • Animal welfare: it avoids the use of toxic substances that damage ecosystems.

But what differentiates organic cotton from common cotton?

1. Production Quantity

  • Organic cotton: represents only 1% of global cotton production.
  • Common Cotton: Accounts for 94% of global production, with most of the crops genetically modified.

2. Environmental Impact

  • Organic Cotton: Reduces the greenhouse effect by 94% thanks to less polluting production.
  • Common Cotton: Uses 2.5% of the planet's arable land, contributing to soil degradation.

3. Use of Chemicals

  • Organic Cotton: Is not treated with pesticides, herbicides or toxic chemicals. It is also not OGM.
  • Common cotton: 16% of agricultural chemicals are used in cotton cultivation, including highly toxic pesticides.

4. Health and Safety

  • Organic Cotton: Provides a safer working environment, protecting farmers from diseases caused by exposure to harmful substances.
  • Common Cotton: 80% of the pesticides used contain carcinogens, putting the health of those who work on the crops at risk.

5. Water Consumption

  • Organic Cotton: Reduces water pollution by 90% thanks to the absence of harmful chemicals.
  • Regular Cotton: Up to 10,000 liters of water are used to produce just one pair of jeans.

Choosing garments made with organic cotton means contributing to a more sustainable and responsible world. Fashion should not only be beautiful, but also ethical.

Every purchase is an opportunity to make a difference. Let's start building a better future for the planet and for ourselves today!

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