The document discusses the environmental issues with plastic bags and presents an alternative of organic cotton bags. It notes that plastic bags take 1000 years to break down, release toxic chemicals, and are mistaken as food by marine animals. Over 100,000 marine mammals die each year from eating plastic bags. The document then highlights the benefits of organic cotton bags, including that organic cotton production uses no pesticides and protects farm workers and communities' health. It outlines the 10 steps of organic bag production from farming to shipping.

1. Katha Organic Presentation 2010-2011

2. Katha Organic Presentation 2010-2011  It takes 1000 years for polyethylene bags to break down.  Plastic bags are carried by the wind into forests, ponds, rivers, and lakes.  As polyethylene breaks down, toxic substances leach into the soil and enter the food chain.  Plastic bags are often mistaken as food by marine mammals. 100,000 marine mammals die yearly by eating plastic bags. There are alternatives to plastic bags. We at Katha lifestyles have taken a small step towards keeping our environment GREEN by creating colourful organic cotton bags. Key Facts

3. Katha Organic Presentation 2010-2011 Why Organic Cotton? Conventionally grown cotton accounts for more than 25% of worldwide insecticide use and 10% of the pesticides. Pesticides used on cotton are among the most hazardous. Children are at greater risk for pesticide-related health problems than adults. Millions of children across the world receive up to 35% of their estimated lifetime dose of some carcinogenic pesticides by age five through food, contaminated drinking water, household use, and pesticide drift. It takes one pound of chemical fertilizers and pesticides to conventionally grow three pounds of cotton. Farm workers working in conventionally grown cotton fields around the world suffer from an abundance of toxic exposures and related health problems. Pesticides used on cotton cause acute poisonings and chronic illness to farm workers worldwide. Acute respiratory symptoms and other health effects in communities surrounding cotton farms are correlated with high use of defoliation chemicals.

6. Katha Organic Presentation 2010-2011 Step -02 Ginning It Involves separation of Cotton Lint and Seed Step -03 Spinning Yarn Production from Lint Step -04 Weaving/Knitting Construction of Fabrics from Yarn.

7. Katha Organic Presentation 2010-2011 Step -05 Dyeing Step -06 Processing Under dyeing and Processing Chemicals and Dyestuff is Environmentally Friendly.

8. Katha Organic Presentation 2010-2011 Katha Organic Presentation 2010-2011 Step -07 Cutting Step -08 Sewing Manufacturing Set Up for Cutting and Sewing are fully Compliant. Step -09 Packaging Customized as per the requirement. Step -10 Shipping Goods can be shipped anywhere in the world.

9. Katha Organic Presentation 2010-2011 Product Snap Shot

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