Earth Day is an annual event created on April 22 to celebrate support for environmental protection and raise public awareness about pullution. 51 years ago, 20 million Americans to call for increased protections for our planet. More and more people are aware of the importance of protecting environment. For now, Earth Day has become a global activation that aim to mobilize a billion people worldwide for transformative action for our planet.
The theme for Earth Day 2021 is Restore Our Earth™, which focuses on natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems. We live on the Earth and we all need a healthy planet to supprot our lives, jobs, health, and happiness.
It is so important to do our part for the planet – not just on Earth Day, but every day. Here are some ways you can participate for Earth Day, even every day:
- Organize a clean up OR pick up trash in areas that you walk (trails, parks, beaches, etc). Our environment is suffering for the pullution problem, such as dangerous greenhouse gasses, water pullution, and microplastics that’re threatening our health. So cleaning up our public spaces is one of the best ways you can make an impact for our planet.
- Educating others and yourself about climate change. You can take some time out of your day to learn more about climate change and how it affects our planet.
- Adapt an eco-friendly lifestyle / Recycling. You can start with upcycling clothes & products to reduce waste and improve the efficiency of resource use. You can also shop cosignment stores (thrift stores, etc).
Shop Eco Friendly Products
More companies are coming out with eco-friendly products for those who are looking for sustainable products to offer their companies, clients, or bring into their own clothing brand.
At NYFifth.com, we offer a wide variety of sustainable clothing and eco-friendly brands to choose from. Our eco-friendly clothing can be printed or embroidered with your company logo to promote your business.
Hanes 5170 EcoSmart Short Sleeve T-Shirt
This Hanes 5170 EcoSmart T-Shirt with a classic fit is made of 5.2 oz., pre-shrunk 50% cotton and 50% polyester for a smooth hand. It’s made with up to 5% recycled polyester from plastic bottles making it an eco-friendly t-shirt. It features set-in 1×1 ribbed crewneck, self-fabric neck tape for comfort, tubular body, recycled tear-away label, and double-needle sleeves and bottom hem for durability. Comes in 20+ colors, this ecosmart shirt is great to be screen printed with your logo or design. It’s also available in youth’s style Hanes 5370.
Gildan 67000 Softstyle CVC T-Shirt
This Gildan 67000 Softstyle CVC T-Shirt with a modern-classic fit is made with 4.6 oz., 60% cotton and 40% recycled polyester that’s eco-friendly. It features wicking properties keeping you dry and comfortable, high stitch density for smoother printing surface, 5/8″ seamed collar, taped neck and shoulders, double needle sleeve and bottom hems, quarter-turned to eliminate center crease, and tear away label. Comes in 15 colors, the Gildan 67000 is ideal for printing on. It’s also avalable in women’s style Gildan 67000L.
District DT8000 Men’s Re-Tee™
This District DT8000 Men’s Re-Tee™ is made with 5.3 oz., 60% recycled cotton and 40% post-consumer recycled polyester, 24 singles. It features 1×1 rib knit neck, shoulder to shoulder taping, and tag-free label. This affordable Re-Tee is 100% recycled fabric and never re-dyed, made from reclaimed material that otherwise could end up in a landfill. Doing good for the planet feels as good on the inside as it does on the outside. Soft, comfy, and high-quality, this eco-friendly t-shirt for men is perfect to print your company logo on. It’s also available in women’s style District DT8001.
Next Level Apparel 4210 Unisex Eco Performance T-Shirt
Made with 4.3 oz., 30% recycled cotton, 30% cotton and 40% rpet polyester, 30 singles orbital fabric, this Next Level Apparel 4210 Performance T-Shirt is a lightweight tee with a soft hand feel. It is slightly heathered, and fabric laundered for reduced shrinkage. This unisex performance tee features 1×1 baby rib-knit set-in collar, tear-away label, and side seams. 70% recycled material makes it an eco-friendly t-shirt. Comes in 10 colors, this eco performance tee is ideal for screen printing.
Allmade Apparel
Allmade Apparel offers blank t-shirts that are high-quality, ethically-sourced and manufactured, and eco-friendly. Made with 100% organic cotton or made from up to 6 recycled plastic water bottles, Allmade eco-friendly tees are both sustainable and affordable. If you’re looking for a better shirt, Allmade makes apparel that puts the needs of people and planet first, creating a positive impact you can feel great about. Allmade custom blank t-shirts are great for screen printing.
LEED’s EcoSmart Line
LEED’s EcoSmart line offers a variety of eco-friendly bags, backpacks and tote bags that are made from recycled plactic, organic cotton and natural materials. Their eco-friendly products have a good look but budget price, so you don’t have to spend a lot to do a little bit of good. Add your company logo on LEED’s eco-friendly bags as promotional giveaways to promote your business. Through a partnership with 1% For The Planet, one percent of sales are donated to environmental nonprofits. So you’re helping the planet in more ways than one.
Merchant & Craft
Merchant & Craft backpacks and bags combine style and function that are simple classics for your modern lifestyle. Their custom backpacks are made from recycled water bottles, and there are large print areas on the front where you can get your company logo printed or embroidered. It’s great to give your eco-conscious business associates or clients a unique, sustainable way to take your brand to go with Merchant & Craft bags.
Looking for more eco-friendly/sustainable brands, see our previous blog – Sustainable Clothing Brands.
By pairing up with these brands, you can create a new eco-friendly clothing line or create custom apparel for your team. Add Earth Day messages or logo to these affordable sustainable clothing with our imprinting services! We strive for customer satisfaction, as well as offer bulk discounts and fast turn around. For a free quote, talk to a friendly customer representative today at (877) 695-9722 or email us your inquiry at [email protected]