About Cotton

Earth Totes' cotton string mesh net bags support environmental goals by replacing single-use plastic bags and combating plastic pollution, aligning with initiatives like the United Nations Environment Programme. Both organic and conventional cotton are better for the environment than plastic, but organic cotton is more sustainable. 

Organic cotton is grown without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or GMOs, using 91% less water (primarily rainwater) and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 46%. It promotes biodiversity, improves soil health, and conserves water. Conventional cotton, while cheaper and widely used, contributes to soil degradation, water contamination, and high pesticide use due to pest vulnerability. 

Consumers choose between organic and conventional cotton based on cost and product availability, but both options reflect a commitment to reducing plastic use. Organic cotton, certified by standards like GOTS or OCS, is gaining popularity due to growing environmental awareness, despite its higher cost and lower yields.