Curly & Spike is dedicated to producing the best quality merchandise at a great price, while keeping in
mind the affects on our environment. For the past few years the company has adopted new methods and
technologies to create an eco-friendly workplace and provide environmentally safe products.

Look for the green CS throughout the website for available green products:

Curly & Spike donates to Greenpeace, World Wildlife Fund, and Conservation International every month
to help in the effort towards a healthier, green future.

Here are some ways Curly & Spike has made changes to production and everyday office workflow:

Renewable Energy
25% of all power used at Curly & Spike comes from renewable energy provided by the Los Angeles DWP.
Our goal is to increase the amount of renewable energy to 100% by 2012.

Recycle and Renew Paper and Cardboard
Old t-shirt boxes that cannot be reused for shipping are recycled at the Sun Valley Paper Stock Company
in Sun Valley, CA. Customer invoices are emailed to avoid unnecessary use of paper, and any old copy paper
is reused as much as possible in the form of skratch paper, reused fax paper, test prints, and shipping labels.

Eco-Friendly Cleansers
All cleaning agents used by Curly & Spike are eco-friendly, non-toxic, and biodegradable. Although the cost
of these products are generally higher than standard cleaning chemicals, we understand that eco-friendly
cleansers are not just good for the environment but also good for our personal health.

Power Conservation
Each day, we power down equipment that is not in use, preventing unnecessary power usage. On weekends
and holidays all electronic equipment, except refrigerated units, are powered down and unplugged.

Recycled Ink and Toner Cartridges
All toners and ink jet cartridges used by Curly & Spike are made from recycled materials. Once a cartridge
is finished we don't simply throw it away, but send it back to the manufacturer to be recycled properly.

Energy Star Electronics
Most of the electronics used in our office are Energy Star approved (phones, computer monitors, and printers).
We always prefer Energy Star approved products when new equipment is needed.

Old T-Shirts, Recycled and Reused
Unused t-shirts, hats, and hoodies are donated to non-profit organizations, like Walden House where
garments are distributed to help others in need. Any garments not suitable for donation are used and
reused for test prints and rags.

Eco-Friendly Products
Most name brand t-shirt manufacturers now offer eco-friendly garments. Made from 100% organic cotton,
these t-shirts have less impact on the environment. The cost is a bit higher, but cost will come down as
the demand for these t-shirts increase. We also offer tote bags made from 50% recycled materials. These
bags are not only better for the environment, but they cost less than other promotional tote bags and are
available in a variety of colors. We are constantly researching new eco-friendly products to offer.