Last year in the United States alone, over 84 million lbs. of toxic pesticides were sprayed on conventional cotton fields.  Although cotton represents less than 3% of the world's agriculture, it accounts for over 15% of the world's pesticide use.  

Did you know that just one shirt made from organic cotton saves over 1/3 lb. of pesticides?  If we can get 1 in 20 American companies to change their habits and purchase t-shirts made from organic cotton instead of conventional cotton, we will save the use of nearly 1.7 million lbs. of pesticides annually.  It may not be good news to the pesticide industry, but I'm sure the cotton farmers who risk daily exposure to these carcinogens will appreciate it.