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The EPA has designated 7 of the top 15 pesticides used on U.S. cotton crops as potential or known human carcinogens, posing serious threats to the health of farmers.
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100 billion plasti c bags are used in the U.S. each year, consuming 12 million barrels of oil.
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Designers Rogan Gregory and Scott Hahn have proved that the production of socially and environmentally responsible clothing does not have to sacrifice fashion. Loomstate’s lightweight T’s are made from 100 percent organic cotton and feature an assortment of nature-inspired prints. Unexpected captions, like “Come here often?” under an image of romantic polar bears, will keep heads turning, if only to read the shirt.
$60; thegreenloop.com, 503-236-3999
Stem the flow of plastic bags—stow a Reisenthel Market Basket in your backseat for after-work errands. The sturdy, collapsible frame makes it ideal for farmers markets and grocery stores, toting produce from farm stand to fridge without squashed tomatoes or bruised apples.
$39.95; reusablebags.com, 888-707-3873
With the majority of
organic cotton jeans
sold in expensive
boutiques, it’s encour-
aging to know that
the original has gone
organic with the
Eco line of organic
cotton jeans for men
and women.
$48 –$195; levisstore.com
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