Did you know that the cotton industry is responsible for 24% of pesticide use? As matter of fact, there are at least 5 ingredients in the manufacturing of cotton that are known carcinogens. Children exposed to carcinogens have a much higher risk of being diagnosed with leukemia. So the next time someone asks you why you buy organic you can reference these facts and spread the word about the benefits of going organic. For more information on this topic, check out this article.
