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Over the past few years, organic produce has been a hot topic and one which you hear about on an almost daily basis. But what about other organic crops? Cotton, one of the most widely grown crops, uses about 25% of the world’s insecticides and another 10% of the world’s pesticides. (Yikes!) What’s even scarier is that it takes almost a third of a pound of chemicals to grow enough cotton for just one article of clothing.

On the other hand, organically grown crops use less fossil fuel, 50% less energy, and release fewer greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than conventional crops. So, for all you eco-savvy shoppers, buying organic cotton clothing should be on your list of ways to go green. Not only does it reduce carbon emissions, but also keeps you looking great and feeling good about reducing your impact on the Earth.

For more ways to progress toward a greener future, check out Treehugger’s new Go Green Guide. We aim to provide over 100+ guides on ways to green your lifestyle and we start with tips on reducing your impact through your wardrobe, meals, transportation, and heating. While you are at it, head over to The Slate Green Challenge. Become one of the 25,000+ readers who have pledged to collectively reduce our carbon emissions by 20%. We will provide you with the tools and information you need to reduce your carbon footprint and I’m Organic will provide you with a new t-shirt if you are one of the first 500 to complete the challenge. ::Slate Green Challenge Welcome ::Slate Green Challenge Week 4 - Wardrobe