A Little Green Living Goes a Long Way

With dwindling natural resources and the economy’s current downturn, today’s consumer is more environmentally and economically conscious than ever. It’s no wonder that cotton is the natural choice for green living. Cotton’s eco-friendliness stems from its versatility, reusability and durability, which helps eliminate waste and decrease environmental impact.

Here are some green living tips that can help you eliminate waste and save energy …

Simply wearing cotton:

You’ve made an eco-chic choice likely without even noticing it, by staying clad in stylish cotton! From jeans to tees, cotton is durable, versatile and easy-care. With cotton, green living comes natural! In fact, cotton was “green before it was even in style.” Our Natural™ trademark makes it easier for consumers to identify their favorite 100 percent cotton products and is a timely reminder that cotton is a natural fiber.

Paint the town green with a cotton tote:

Cotton is and always has been about being fashionable while being green. A cotton tote bag is a simple and stylish great way to help you eliminate waste while making a “green living” fashion statement.

Annually, the United States uses about 84 billion plastic bags, which ultimately clog landfills. You don’t have to wait for plastic bags to be banned, as they are in some areas around the country, in order to start green living! Sites such as reusablebags.com and ecobags.com are excellent online retailers for natural cotton totes.

Sleep easy with natural cotton:

As the winter months approach, blankets, comforters, and duvets will make their way from the linen closet to the bedroom. Your comfy cotton bedding will keep you warm throughout the cooler months and play a significant role in green living.

Turn down the heat and save energy! Simply lowering your thermostat by one degree Celsius in the winter can save you about 10 percent on your energy use! Simplify green living by considering a programmable thermostat, which allows you to regulate temperatures depending on when you are in or away from home.

Substitute for cotton:

From using cotton napkins at the dining table to using cotton diapers for baby – cotton makes green living easy . These ideas, among many others, are simple solutions for today’s eco-conscious, energy-savvy and money-wise consumer. In an average year, an American uses around 2,200 paper napkins – about six per day. Using one less napkin a day could eliminate waste dramatically- the result, more than a billion pounds of waste being saved from U.S. landfills each year. Disposable diapers create approximately 3.5 million tons of waste each year, with a parent changing between 5,000 and 8,000 diapers by the time a child is toilet trained. Cotton diapers are a great complement to green living – alternative even – to disposable kinds. Cotton’s durability allows these items to be washed and used time and again – adding up the savings. Washing in warm or cold water, rather than hot, helps save energy and lowers expenses on your energy bill. Approximately 90 percent of the energy used to wash clothes is from heating the water. Something to think about on laundry day!

Helping the environment in an immense way begins with each and every consumer making a small effort. Cotton makes green living easy, helping you eliminate waste and save energy!