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For health and social reasons, many consumers today have made the switch to cotton from petroleumbased synthetic fibers such as polyester, but the fabric of our lives is not necessarily a choice without consequences. Globally, 25% of insecticide use is attributable to cotton production. In addition, conventional growing of cotton makes heavy use of pesticides and fertilizers.

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Create a customer loyalty program that rewards a shopper each time she makes a purchase. For example, track purchases and offer a gift certificate when a certain spending amount has been met. Designate one day a week as customer loyalty day and offer an additional percentage off on purchases.