Cotton earned the title of “most polluting crop” because it is grown with some of the worst pesticides developed by man. These and other toxic chemicals associated with cotton production contaminate water and harm the health of farm workers. They also contaminate the consumer products we regularly buy. GMO cotton is not only used to make clothing, bedding, towels and other textile products. The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) has published a summary of “Deadly Chemicals in Cotton” that is both informative and sobering. In it, they list things like: Aldicarb, which can leave residues in the fibers.
It is a dangerous insecticide and has several serious side effects including nausea, excessive sweating, vomiting, and skin rashes. Parathion is an insecticide and pesticide used in cotton production and is extremely toxic. Side effects include vomiting, depression, nausea, blurred vision, seizures, breathing problems, and skin rashes. Malathion can cause skin and scalp irritation; If it comes into contact with the eyes, it can cause conjunctivitis. Another possible side effect is chemical burns if they come into contact with the skin.
Pendimethalin can cause irritation to the eyes, throat, nose, and skin. It must be treated as a possible carcinogen and may cause vomiting, dizziness, skin allergies and headaches. Cottonseed oil and other waste products also end up in hundreds of processed foods. Consumers should be as concerned about using genetically modified cotton (or drying or sleeping on it) as they are about ingesting it. What is the best way to avoid GMO cotton textiles? Buy certified organic products.
Reasons to choose products made with organic cotton. 1) Protect the oceans from microfiber pollution. The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources estimates that around 1.7 million tons of microfibers end up in seas or oceans each year, threatening marine species as well as the most sensitive ecosystems, such as coral reefs. ----- 2) Protect the livelihoods of cotton farmers. GM cotton failed in India. Farmers found that: The yield of Bt cotton decreased. Secondary pests emerged, forcing the use of pesticides to increase.
Farmers lost the option to buy non-GMO cotton seeds---- 3) Conserve global water and energy resources. Organic cotton has a much smaller environmental footprint. Organic cotton production requires 71% less water and 62% less energy than GMO cotton production.---- 4) Reduce your exposure to dangerous toxins. GMO cotton is one of the most toxic crops in the world. It is grown on only 2.5% of the world's agricultural land, yet accounts for up to 25% of global insecticide use.---- 5) Help keep the food supply free of pesticides.
Cottonseed oil is used to produce vitamin E. Cottonseed oil is the main ingredient in Crisco. Cotton flour is used to feed animals for milk and meat production. Leftover cotton cellulose fibers that are too short to be spun into textiles are used as food additives. Cellulose from cotton fibers is added to a wide range of foods to thicken and stabilize products. Some brands of pizza cheese consist of cellulose-coated cheese granules combined with silicone to help melt.-----
6) Reduce your exposure to toxic products used in the cotton manufacturing process. A wide variety of toxic chemicals are used in the manufacture of conventional cotton clothing, depending on where the garments are made and what characteristics the manufacturer wants to achieve. Other chemicals used in the production of conventional cotton garments include chlorine bleaches, ammonia, heavy metals and phthalates, a known endocrine disruptor. Aniline azo dyes are also commonly used. These dyes can cause mild to severe skin irritations, especially where there is friction between the skin and the fabric.----- 7) Helps provide better working conditions for cotton farmers.
Purchasing products made from organic cotton promotes safer working conditions for cotton farmers by eliminating worker exposure to hazardous chemicals. The cotton industry is also known for its use of sweatshops, child labor, and slavery. There is a reason why cotton is considered the dirtiest crop in the world and the cotton industry one of the dirtiest industries in the world. 8) Support organic farming 9) Increase your peace of mind. By supporting the organic cotton industry, you can influence other brands and manufacturers to consider switching to a more sustainable supply chain.
Cotton earned the title of “most polluting crop” because it is grown with some of the worst pesticides developed by man. These and other toxic chemicals associated with cotton production contaminate water and harm the health of farm workers. They also contaminate the consumer products we regularly buy. GMO cotton is not only used to make clothing, bedding, towels and other textile products. The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) has published a summary of “Deadly Chemicals in Cotton” that is both informative and sobering. In it, they list things like: Aldicarb, which can leave residues in the fibers.
It is a dangerous insecticide and has several serious side effects including nausea, excessive sweating, vomiting, and skin rashes. Parathion is an insecticide and pesticide used in cotton production and is extremely toxic. Side effects include vomiting, depression, nausea, blurred vision, seizures, breathing problems, and skin rashes. Malathion can cause skin and scalp irritation; If it comes into contact with the eyes, it can cause conjunctivitis. Another possible side effect is chemical burns if they come into contact with the skin.
Pendimethalin can cause irritation to the eyes, throat, nose, and skin. It must be treated as a possible carcinogen and may cause vomiting, dizziness, skin allergies and headaches. Cottonseed oil and other waste products also end up in hundreds of processed foods. Consumers should be as concerned about using genetically modified cotton (or drying or sleeping on it) as they are about ingesting it. What is the best way to avoid GMO cotton textiles? Buy certified organic products.
Reasons to choose products made with organic cotton. 1) Protect the oceans from microfiber pollution. The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources estimates that around 1.7 million tons of microfibers end up in seas or oceans each year, threatening marine species as well as the most sensitive ecosystems, such as coral reefs. ----- 2) Protect the livelihoods of cotton farmers. GM cotton failed in India. Farmers found that: The yield of Bt cotton decreased. Secondary pests emerged, forcing the use of pesticides to increase.
Farmers lost the option to buy non-GMO cotton seeds---- 3) Conserve global water and energy resources. Organic cotton has a much smaller environmental footprint. Organic cotton production requires 71% less water and 62% less energy than GMO cotton production.---- 4) Reduce your exposure to dangerous toxins. GMO cotton is one of the most toxic crops in the world. It is grown on only 2.5% of the world's agricultural land, yet accounts for up to 25% of global insecticide use.---- 5) Help keep the food supply free of pesticides.
Cottonseed oil is used to produce vitamin E. Cottonseed oil is the main ingredient in Crisco. Cotton flour is used to feed animals for milk and meat production. Leftover cotton cellulose fibers that are too short to be spun into textiles are used as food additives. Cellulose from cotton fibers is added to a wide range of foods to thicken and stabilize products. Some brands of pizza cheese consist of cellulose-coated cheese granules combined with silicone to help melt.-----
6) Reduce your exposure to toxic products used in the cotton manufacturing process. A wide variety of toxic chemicals are used in the manufacture of conventional cotton clothing, depending on where the garments are made and what characteristics the manufacturer wants to achieve. Other chemicals used in the production of conventional cotton garments include chlorine bleaches, ammonia, heavy metals and phthalates, a known endocrine disruptor. Aniline azo dyes are also commonly used. These dyes can cause mild to severe skin irritations, especially where there is friction between the skin and the fabric.----- 7) Helps provide better working conditions for cotton farmers.
Purchasing products made from organic cotton promotes safer working conditions for cotton farmers by eliminating worker exposure to hazardous chemicals. The cotton industry is also known for its use of sweatshops, child labor, and slavery. There is a reason why cotton is considered the dirtiest crop in the world and the cotton industry one of the dirtiest industries in the world. 8) Support organic farming 9) Increase your peace of mind. By supporting the organic cotton industry, you can influence other brands and manufacturers to consider switching to a more sustainable supply chain.
https://ejfoundation.org/resources/downloads/the_deadly_chemicals_in_cotton.pdf .----- https://www.theworldcounts.com/challenges/consumption/clothing/environmental-impact-of-cotton-production.----- https://www.portalfruticola.com/noticias/2018/07/27/algodon-el-cultivo-mas-contaminante-del-mundo-9-razones-para-usar-algodon-organico/#:~:text= Other%20products%20which%C3%ADmics%20used%20in,%20azoic%20dyes%20of%20aniline. .------ https://www.gallantintl.com/blogs/toxic-chemicals-of-conventional-cotton .---- https://udhara.es/blogs/noticias/que-contamina-mas-el-algodon-organico-o-el-poliester-reciclado .-----