CSR_Module5_Green Earth Initiative, Tree Planting Day
Hemp vs Cotton
1. To grow 1 KG of dry
Hemp matter
How Do They Compare?
To cultivate 1 KG Cotton
Cotton fiber wears
quickly with usage
Hemp doesn't wear out but
softens up
COTTON FARMINGHEMP FARMING
Besides lasting longer,
hemp also holds its
strength even when wet
Hemp is remarkably eco-friendly and is totally organic. It is a good
option for those with allergies or chemical sensitivity as it is hypo-
allergenic. Buy hemp and do your bit for the environment too.
SOURCES
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp
https://www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/hemp-vs-cotton-3-reasons-why-cotton-is-not-king
http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/the_green_lantern/2011/04/high_on_environmentalism.html
http://www.collective-evolution.com/2013/07/17/hemp-vs-cotton-the-ultimate-showdown/
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CottonHemp vs.
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Cotton doesn't have any
anti-bacterial properties,
gets damp when wet for
long time.
Hemp produces twice as
much fibre per acre.
It needs no pesticide as it
a nature weed deterrent.
Hemp is a great rotation
crop.
Cotton needs twice as
much land as Hemp.
Cotton accounts for 25%
of all pesticide use
worldwide.
Cotton farming pollutes
land and water due to
high chemical usage.