Gorilla Socks
Gorilla Socks is a New York socks and underwear retailer. The company works with non profit organizations to support critically endangered species[1]
The company was founded in 2016, their socks support local communities in Africa, fight poachers and educate scientists on conservation challenges.[2] Their socks are made from viscose from bamboo [3]
They are partners of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund to whom they donate 10% of all their proceeds, supporting critically endangered mountain gorillas[4] Recently they have partnered with the Association of Zoos and Aquarium, [5] helping support the AZA SAFE species: African Lion, African Penguin, African Vultures. American Ref Wolf, Asian Elephant, Atlantic Acropora Corals, Black-footed Ferret, Black Rhinoceros, Cheetah, Eastern Indigo Snake, Giraffe, Orangutan, Radiated Tortoise, Sea Turtle, Shark & Rays, Western Pond Turtle, Whooping Crane and Vaquita [6]
References[edit]
- ↑ Weiner, Yitzi (2018-01-30). "Why Your Company Should Give Back, and How One Company is Saving the Gorillas Through Socks: With…". Medium. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
- ↑ Commerce, Team. "How buying trendy socks can help save gorillas". Mashable. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
- ↑ "How To Support One Of The Most Amazing Animals In The World With Your Next Sock Purchase - Causeartist". Causeartist. 2017-11-08. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
- ↑ "Gorilla Socks, the eco-socks that save gorillas - Eco-a-porter". Eco-a-porter. 2018-06-14. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
- ↑ Weiner, Yitzi (2018-08-06). "Companies Making a Social Impact: A Conversation With Gavin Kamara of Gorilla Socks". Medium. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
- ↑ "Meet the SAFE Species". www.aza.org. Retrieved 2018-08-24.
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