SAN FRANCISCO—Good Vibrations, a legendary San Francisco-based retailer, has announced a partnership with the Global Justice Ecology Project as part of its corporate giving initiative, GiVe.
This spring, Good Vibrations customers can show their support for “going green” by making a financial gift to the Global Justice Ecology Project at the time of their Good Vibrations purchase. The Global Justice Ecology Project raises awareness about the dangers of global warming and deforestation around the world through direct action, and it advocates for climate justice, protection of native forests, and the rights of the indigenous peoples of the South American forested communities. Donations are accepted at all Good Vibrations checkout counters and on the web at GoodVibes.com.
“For over three decades, Good Vibrations has been giving back to the community by actively participating in various causes. Our GiVe campaign(s) are a way for us to formally mobilize our creativity, enthusiasm, and energies toward causes we believe in,” said Jackie Strano, Good Vibrations’ COO. “We are proud to partner with the Global Justice Ecology Project and bring attention to important environmental issues that affect all of us.”
The GV-GJEP nonprofit partnership highlights Good Vibrations’ commitment to raising awareness about the positive environmental impact of greening one’s sex life with the types of sustainable sensual products carried in their Ecorotic line.
“Environmental action can begin at home, in the bedroom” said Dr. Carol Queen, Good Vibrations’ staff sexologist and company spokesperson. “Sex is part of our lives, so any issue that concerns us out of the bedroom has implications inside it. If we recycle, buy local produce, watch our carbon use, and think ecologically in other ways, it makes sense to do the same when we make sexual choices.
“What makes sex green?” continued Queen, “In the first place, most people have sex in ways that use the earth’s resources lightly, with a way smaller carbon footprint than taking a drive.”
Good Vibrations’ earth-friendly Ecorotic collection features all-natural and organic products, as well as items that have a lighter environmental impact, such as toys made from longer-lasting materials and rechargeable vibes. Many sex toys contain phthalates, used to soften plastics, and these substances have been linked to cancer and damage to sperm.
Good Vibrations was founded with a culture of good work ethics and socially conscious business practices. In 2007, Good Vibrations eliminated all products containing phthalates from its inventory. Customers can rest assured that all Good Vibrations Ecorotic products are safe and phthalates-free. By featuring lubes and toys manufactured from natural, vegan and/or sustainable materials and ingredients, Good Vibrations offers its customers healthy products that are as good for the planet as they are for their sex lives.
To learn more about the Good Vibrations GiVe program and to see this year’s beneficiaries, contact Camilla Lombard at (415) 974-8985, ext. 201.
