Organic Cotton

Why is Organic cotton important? The chemicals used in traditional cotton production are extremely dangerous and even deadly for producers. Why should they be putting themselves at risk for the cotton we wear and buy? Organic cotton is an alternative allowing producers to work in safer environments without the chemicals polluting the environments in which they live and affecting their health. PAN UK are the experts here, for more information see 'The deadly chemicals in Cotton' on the PAN UK website: www.pan-uk.org PAN UK is an independent, non-profit organisation. They work nationally and internationally with like-minded groups and individuals concerned with health and the environment.
PAN UK believes it is possible to eliminate the use of hazardous pesticides, to reduce dependence on pesticides and to increase the sustainable alternatives to chemical pest control in agriculture.

PAN UK has:

• Increased the use of organic cotton in UK textiles and clothing while helping to prevent deaths from poisonous cotton pesticides in developing countries.


• Strengthened the international commitment to deal with pesticide hazards.


• Increased availability of disposal facilities for household pesticides in the UK

Everything you need to know about cotton and sustainability, including pesticide, health and GM issues: over 50 reports, books, articles, directories, and videos:

http://www.pan-uk.org/Projects/Cotton/index.html