You buy organic foods because you care about your health and the planet. But did you know that cotton uses 24% of the world's insecticides and 11% of the world's pesticides--despite accounting for less than 3% of our farmland? It's one of the most pesticide-intensive, fertilizer-heavy crops around. So while you're carefully cutting pesticides out of your diet, it may be time to take a look at your wardrobe.

Enthusiasts claim that organic cotton is softer and gentler on your skin than the conventional crop. And each organic T-shirt diverts 1/3 lb of pesticides, several of which are listed as potential carcinogens by the EPA, from our environment.

So keep those chemicals out of the farms and off your skin by choosing organic cotton clothing. Local stores like Patagonia, Nau, Lululemon and 8 Limbs Yoga Boutique offer stylish organic apparel designed for active lifestyles, while American Apparel and boutiques like Juniper, Natural Fiber Clothing and Andaluz are bringing organic clothing into the mainstream.

Does green style capture your interest? You won't want to miss Green Fashion Week, which kicks off October 2. Just as you got hooked on the natural goodness of organic produce, you may find yourself won over to the organic side of fashion.

Remember, all farming is resource intensive. So find ways to reuse and recycle clothing before opting for virgin-fiber items. To read more about organic cotton, visit sustainablecotton.org.