Bedding Goes Green

"Eco-friendly products have been growing in popularity over the last several years. In response to this demand, online retailer Linenplace.com has introduced a new organic cotton bedding line. Organic cotton is grown without chemical pesticides that are damaging to the environment.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) February 19, 2008 -- Online retailer Linenplace.com has added to their eco-friendly bedding assortment with the addition of chemical free organic cotton bedding. As consumers have become more aware of how chemicals in our everyday environments can be harmful and concern over the health of our planet has grown, the organic or "green" movement has gained popularity over the last several years. In the past organic bedding was a fairly obscure segment of the bedding market with limited availability and high prices.

Traditional cotton production is very dependent on the use of insecticides, pesticides and other chemical inputs. In 2003, 55 million pounds of pesticides were sprayed on conventionally grown cotton in the US, making it the third most pesticide dependent crop behind corn and soybeans. According to the Pesticide Action Network, "each year cotton producers around the world use nearly $2.6 billion worth of pesticides". Certain pesticides used on cotton are known or probable human carcinogens. Pesticides can end up in the ground, air, water and food supply. Some immediate effects of this have been poisoned farm workers, contaminated wildlife and even killed fish and birds."

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