The July/August edition of Coco Eco Magazine puts the spotlight on the intertwined world of water pollution and fashion. And we’re proud to say that AirDye® technology is front and center in Coco Eco when it comes to making the textile industry eco-friendly.

In one article, “Making Ripples,” author Amy DuFault explores the devastating affect the fashion industry has on the world’s water quality. DuFault interviews our own Paul Raybin, chief sustainability and marketing officer, and learns that there are solutions, such as AirDye’s waterless dye technology not only has major environmental benefits, but can make a difference to the bottom line for fashion designers in other ways too. As Raybin explains:

As we try to get more companies to adopt the technology, we try explaining to them that not only are there positive beneficial impacts for their brand, they actually reduce a lot of inventory risks. The environmental benefits are just the icing on the cake.

And just in case you’re wondering, all those great Costello Tagliapietra designs pictured in the article use AirDye fabrics.

In “Plastacular Recycled Polyester Fashion Comes of Age,” Aysia Wright adds plastic bottles to the mix of fashion and water. AirDye licensee A Lot To Say is mentioned for their fashion-forward, t-shirts, umbrellas, scarves, and other items which are all made from recycled PET and AirDye technology. A great example of how brands can combine sustainable products and technology to create fashionable and eco-friendly clothing.

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Since the utter devastation in Haiti due to the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that shook the island nation on January 12, Americans have been generous. No doubt you already contributed to one of the successful texting campaigns by the Red Cross or YéleHaiti or the Hope for Haiti Now benefit that was televised on TV and radio stations around the globe. These efforts and others like them have raised tens of millions of dollars.

But that’s just not enough.

Given the scope of the devastation, which killed more than 250,000 people and left millions homeless, it is going to take years to repair the country and billions of dollars from generous people worldwide.

Two of our AirDye® licensees have arranged for a generous portion of their sales to benefit the people of Haiti.

julieapple gives 50 percent

Between noon February 3 and midnight (ET) February 5, Julieapple will donate 50 percent of the purchase price of any bag to the Haiti Outreach Program (HOP). HOP has worked in Haiti for over ten years. Since the earthquake, the organization has been providing clean water, medicine, clothing and medical personnel to the people of Haiti.

Set an alarm so you’re sure to stop by the Julieapple store between February 3 and 5. Pick up an eco-friendly, life-loving, hardworking bag and help the people of Haiti.

a lot to say about haiti

Sisters Alison and Jennifer over at A Lot To Say feel passionate about doing the right thing. They are putting their money where their hearts are and giving a generous portion of any purchase with the promo code gec is used at checkout. Not only is A Lot To Say donating to the Green Energy Council, who will use it to support water and clean energy projects in Haiti, but you’ll also get a 10 percent discount.

Check out A Lot To Say tees, tote bags, umbrellas, scarves, or other items made with 100 percent recycled PET fabric and AirDye technology to support the clean energy and clean water for Haiti.

We encourage you to be generous. Even if you’re not interested making a purchase, consider a donation to one of the worthy causes mentioned above.

Yes, we know, there are lots of “green” gifts out there to choose from. And we know that money is tight this year. But we think that two of our retail licensees make extra special, eco-friendly and affordable gifts you’ll be proud to give to family and friends this holiday season.

Both of these companies offer products that are made from recycled materials and can be recycled yet again! How’s that for sustainable? No green washing here. Our partners A Lot To Say and JulieApple are the real deal.

Here’s what they’re offering to kickoff the season with an extra green start…

eco-fashion with a powerful message

We’ve told you about A Lot To Say’s great t-shirts before. They’ve also added scarves, undies, umbrellas and tote bags–all made from 100 percent recycled plastic bottles (and yet so incredibly soft!) and dyed with AirDye technology. They are offering their biggest sale ever with 30 percent off any purchase, of any size. The sale ends Monday, and you’ll need to use promo code: ALTS30.

long-living handbags that never stop

Julieanne Applegate’s adorable bags line just keeps expanding. I just noticed the Make It Up bag and it’s only $38! But, best of all, if you’re quick you can win a free Hardworkin Hobo bag. All you have to do is tweet about JulieApple or become a fan on Facebook. The deadline is noon ET on Tuesday. Full details are on their blog.

We’re pleased to see our partners doing so well and being part of eco-friendly businesses. Support them and a sustainable world, but be quick, the sale and give-away won’t last long.

T-shirt purveyors A Lot to Say—a company that already leads the industry in environmental sustainability, socially aware messaging, and general awesomeness (okay, that last one is just my opinion)—has gotten even greener as of late.

They already use 100 percent recycled plastic bottles (rPET) to make their shirts, which reduces energy consumption by 80 percent. Plus, they are a completely American-made line—no sweatshops or monster carbon footprint from shipping tees across the ocean. So how did they attain even greener credentials? As a continued commitment to sustainability, the company recently adopted AirDye® technology for all of their clothing. AirDye doesn’t use any water in the dyeing phase—a step that currently costs the world’s resources 2.4 trillion gallons of water a year.

Last week, the non-profit National Green Energy Council bestowed its first ever green apparel endorsement to A Lot to Say.

Congrats to a well-deserving company. Keep up the good work.