Organic cotton is better for the planet and its people
When compared to conventional cotton, organic cotton per 1,000 KG of fiber used in apparel results in:
- 46% less CO2 equivalent emissions (which are significant contributors to global warming)
- 70% less SO2 (Sulfur Dioxide) equivalent emissions; a driver of soil acidification and, thus acid rain
- 26% less PO43 (Phosphate) equivalent; a measure of eutrophication potential (the potential for the creation of aquatic dead-zones)
- 62% less primary energy demand (PED), measured in MJ, from non-renewable sources like petroleum and natural gas that depend on fossil resources
- The consumption of up to 91% less non-rain water (blue water) while typically requiring less irrigation
