Organic Cotton
Organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment. Using organically grown cotton reduces the amount of toxic pesticides and fertilizers that are put into our earth. By purchasing organic clothing for your baby you are making a statement and increasing demand for organic cotton.
The organic cotton that Chapter One Organics currently uses is grown both in the U.S. and in India. All of our vendors follow GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standards).

Our Environment
Non-organic cotton is the second most heavily sprayed crop i the world (coffee is the first). Conventional cotton farming is one of agriculture's most environmentally destructive activities. The simple act of growing and harvesting the one pound of cotton fiber needed to make a T-shirt (or any other conventional cotton product) takes an enormous toll on the earth's air, water, and soil and significantly affects the health of people living in cotton growing areas.
(source: www.sustainablecotton.org)

Our Food
Cotton has a direct connection to the food we eat. Not only are the pesticides airborne (affecting everyone) but cottonseed is sometimes used as cattle feed for dairy cows (approximately 9 pounds a day) and cottonseed oil is used in many fast food snacks such as potato chips, crackers and even muffin mixes.
(source: www.sustainablecotton.org)

Our Future
Pesticides have been detected in the atmosphere throughout the nation, and a wide variety of pesticides are used in one part of the country and beyond, sometimes in places where pesticides are not even used. This practice is obviously not good for anyone.
(source: www.pesticidereform.org)