STAY VOCAL is a Green America certified ReUse apparel brand. We rescue t-shirts and give them a second life with a new design. Our apparel line is made with both brand new t-shirts that were going to be destroyed, as well as pre-worn shirts that have been washed and treated, allowing us to offer more unique items to our customers. Learn more about who we are, what we do, and why we do it.
The Story
Hi! My name is Alex Eaves and I created STAY VOCAL. There’s two things that I know a lot about and love: reusing and t-shirts. Fortunately, I found a way to turn my passions into a certified "green" business. But it definitely wasn't overnight. Read my story of how it all came together.
Peaches had been at the shelter for 2 1/2 months, and I was starting to get worried that she wasn't going to get adopted. She was found stray in Hayward, CA and then a homeless woman came to the shelter and identified her as her dog. I don't know if she couldn't afford the fees to get her back or what. I'd add that Peaches has been my favorite shelter dog of the year. I would have adopted her if I didn't already have two big dogs.
She was always happy, even after being in a cage for so long. She loved every person and dog she met along the way. When all the other dogs in her ward would be barking, she would just sit there patiently waiting for a volunteer to take her for a walk. She loved to play with toys in the off-leash run.
[A couple of weeks ago], a family of 8 adopted her (boo for them for having so many kids but yay for Peaches because she will probably hardly ever be alone!) Maybe putting her in [Alex's] favorite color bandana was the good luck she needed to get adopted!
This coming Sunday, May 20th, I'm bringing STAY VOCAL to WorldFest in Lake Balboa, CA (near Los Angeles). I missed the event in 2011, but this year I'm going back and trust me, the booth is going to be amazing! Almost everything you see in the online shop will be available...and a lot of shirts not online as well.
So, what's WorldFest? It's a "solar-powered celebration of music, the environment, animals and humanity." In other words, it's an awesome and inexpensive time with a ton of great music, speakers, FOOD, organizations, and vendors. There's even animal adoptions, so if you're looking for a companion, you're in luck!
Well, if I didn't convince you to go, check out the info below. And then there's really only one thing more to say. See you Sunday!
****************************** WorldFest
6350 Woodley Ave (Woodley Park)
Lake Balboa, CA
Time: 10:30am to 7:00pm
Admission: Adults ($9), Seniors ($5), 12 & Under (Free)
Main Stage - bigger-name bands and celebrity speaker, including John Salley (NBA Champion), Gene Baur (Farm Sanctuary), and The Divine Crime (Reggae-Soul-Dub-Rock)
Earth Lounge - singer/songwriters, jazz, rock, funk, and world music groups and poets.
EcoTent - speakers, discussions, and displays about sustainable living and current environmental issues
Healthy Hut - speakers, discussions, and displays about health including yoga, meditation & cooking demos.
Exhibitors - more than 100 companies and organizations showcasing their products or eco- and animal-friendly messages.
Kids' World - storytelling, face painting, and children's entertainers and other activities!
Oasis Beer and Wine Garden brought to you by the Lagunitas Brewing Company - Refresh yourself in the Oasis located near the Main Stage!
Animal Adoptions - dogs, cats, rabbits and lots of animals looking for good homes!
ATM Access: There is an ATM machine on the grounds of WorldFest.
Bring your own water bottle to WorldFest for FREE FILTERED DRINKING WATER!
Free water* at WorldFest! We are pleased to say that this year we have Lifesource Water Systems filtering our water for us. Please stop by the booth for more information. (* water is free if you bring your own cup or bottle. We will also be selling steel bottles and you can get a compostable cup for $1.
For an even more detailed event schedule, please visit the WorldFest website. Also, here's a great video of the last Worldfest I attended in 2010. And yes! STAY VOCAL and I are in it. Woo hoo.
Last week, we officially launched the first 3 designs of our new Limited Edition Water Saver Series #2. And today, we're announcing the release of two more, including a highly limited women's T-Shirt (3 total pieces) and a Men's tank top; perfect for the summer weather.
With the release of these new designs, we have also set a new goal with our Water Saver shirts. By the first day of summer, June 20th, our goal is to hit 60,000 total gallons saved with the water drop design alone. That's enough water for over 325 people to drink an average amount in a year!
For those who might not know about these shirts, the Water Saver Series is based on the fact that it takes 400 gallons of water to grow enough cotton for one new t-shirt. So, by purchasing a ReUse T-Shirt instead, that water can be used for something else. And that's called making an impact.
Over the next few days, we will be announcing the remaining shirts in this series. There will be at least four, so stay tuned. For now, you can order one of the new Water Saver shirts here.
The “Water Saver” design is based on the fact that it takes 400 gallons of water to grow enough cotton for just one new t-shirt. By purchasing one of our ReUse shirts instead of a new one, you are helping save that 400 gallons of water for other more important uses (drinking, food crops, etc). UPDATE! Our new goal is 60,000 gallons by June 20th (first day of summer). That's enough water for over 325 people to drink an average amount in a year! Order one of the Water Saver shirts here.
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During that snowstorm my uncle was staying at my parents in my old room, because they had no power...and he saw a waffle box (with a shirt i got long ago) and brought down to the kitchen and told my mom there was a frozen box of waffles in his room.
Hi! My name is Alex Eaves and I created STAY VOCAL. There’s two things that I know a lot about and love: reusing and t-shirts. Fortunately, I found a way to turn my passions into a certified "green" business. But it definitely wasn't overnight. Read my story of how it all came together.
