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Think Twice Before You Buy Another Cotton T-shirt

December 19, 2008 By: Anna13 Comments

 
 

Watch this video about how the cotton in  your t-shirt is grown in India. Trust me, you will never buy another non-organic cotton t-shirt again especially when you see the amount of pesticides used and the harm it is causing the people using them. 

Let me know if you think  I should summarize the video for those who do not have time to watch the video.

Additionally, let me know your thoughts about this video and how it makes you feel.  It made me feel angry, mortified, and now empowered to spread the word. 

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Comments

  1. 1

    Diana Corlett says

    December 20, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    Would love a summary…I can’t seem to view videos on my computer

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    • 2

      Green Talk says

      December 20, 2008 at 6:16 pm

      Diane, can you see the video now? I will post a summary because I was thinking about it last night and have some added comments. Thanks for letting me know you have problems seeing it.

      Can you let me know if you are having problems viewing other videos on my site? Anna

      Reply
  2. 3

    Henry Davis says

    December 21, 2008 at 3:39 pm

    when i try to play it it says embedding disabled by request.

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    • 4

      Green Talk says

      December 21, 2008 at 5:54 pm

      I fixed it with another url. I am going to repost it.

      Reply
  3. 5

    EcoInsomniac says

    December 21, 2008 at 6:07 pm

    Glad you fixed it a lot of people need to see this video. Some nasty stuff going into our clothes and even kids clothes.

    EcoInsomniacs last blog post..Guilott Realty owner being threatened with arrest for being green

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  4. 6

    Ann says

    December 22, 2008 at 6:46 am

    I wonder if washing clothing BEFORE you wear it helps.

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  5. 7

    Ann says

    December 22, 2008 at 6:46 am

    Also, Anna, a summary would be great.

    Reply
  6. 8

    Paul says

    December 22, 2008 at 3:56 pm

    It only makes Bamboo clothing more viable. The only problem with Bamboo is it’s grown in China. Most people will not buy it if it comes from China.

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    • 9

      Green Talk says

      December 22, 2008 at 9:10 pm

      Paul, the problem with bamboo clothing is how it is made. Chemicals that are used to soften the reed are not good for the enviroment especially when the chemicals end up in waterways. So, before you buy a bamboo product, it is best to check how their product is made and what happens to the wasterwater. There are products that are made with the environment in mind.

      I need to post a summary because the video is about how Indian farmers are subjecting themselves to pesticides and killing themselves in the name of cotton. Organic cotton is the way to go. Anna

      Reply
  7. 10

    Vanessa Simmons says

    January 4, 2009 at 1:08 am

    I’d really appreciate it if you post a summary of the vid. Some of us viewers haven’t got the time to watch the whole vid and some seem to have problems on viewing it too… I was instantly captured with the title of your post. I hope more would spread the news and support your noble cause. Thanks for sharing your insight on this one.

    Vanessa Simmonss last blog post..Sneak Peek: “Daddy’s Girls”

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  8. 11

    hbc says

    February 17, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Facebook will not let me post this video,

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    • 12

      Anna@GreenTalk says

      February 17, 2011 at 5:22 pm

      Hbc, the video is too long so they won’t let up upload it. You can link to my post to encourage your friends to see the video. I think the video is about hour long.

      Reply

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