San Francisco Giants Baseball Uniforms 'Detox' With VASKA's Herbatergent Laundry...
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San Francisco Giants Baseball Uniforms 'Detox' With VASKA's Herbatergent
Laundry Formulas
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- HepaHope Korea is pleased to
announce that its wholly owned subsidiary, VASKA, a Berkeley-based producer of
green, botanically based laundry care products for the commercial,
institutional and consumer markets, is now being used to wash the uniforms, as
well as clean all the laundry in the Clubhouse of Major League Baseball's San
Francisco Giants. The Giants, who are working to make AT&T Park the first
major league ballpark to receive U.S. Green Building Council certification for
LEED/EBO&M, are now the first professional sports team in the U.S. to use
green laundry products.
The Giants legendary Clubhouse Manager Mike Murphy and Assistant Clubhouse
Manager Ron Garcia, were won over by both VASKA's superior stain removal, as
well as the softness of the results. VASKA initially gained the Giants'
approval by successfully laundering over 200 luxury hotels in Northern
California, using their plant-based 'herbatergent' formulas honored with the
EPA's SDSI (Safer Detergents Stewardship Initiative) designation. VASKA
challenges the toxic 'industry standard' chemicals in commercial laundry - and
wins, by creating environmentally responsible biodegradable products that
outperform traditional chemicals without damaging linens in the process.
Murphy was open to a green laundry approach. "We want the very best for our
players and for the environment, and when VASKA demonstrated that their
approach effectively cleans tough game stains, left the uniforms softer and
smelling better than ever, and is gray water safe, we did not hesitate to use
their products in our Clubhouse," said Murphy.
Julia Fry, CEO of Berkeley-based VASKA, is thrilled that a local Bay Area team
has taken the green laundry lead in professional sports. "Professional sports
players deserve the top quality laundry that our hotels are getting. These
athletes are performing at the peak of their game, and should have laundry
care products that perform as well as they do, without compromise. Baseball
players get dirty, so it's a great showcase for our green formula's
performance. Little league moms and dads take note, you can now clean your
kids uniforms sparkling white and be environmentally responsible at the same
time."
About the San Francisco Giants and AT&T Park
The San Francisco Giants of the National League is one of the oldest
franchises in Major League Baseball. Boasting a 126-year history, the team
moved to San Francisco from New York in 1958 playing a total of 42 years in
Seals Stadium and Candlestick Park before moving into their current home at
AT&T Park in 2000.
Since opening its gates in 2000, AT&T Park has become internationally-renowned
as a premier venue in the world of both sports and entertainment. On the
diamond, more than 28 million spectators have witnessed a trio of playoff
appearances, the 2002 World Series and a bevy of magical moments. Barry Bonds
established his own historical stage on the shores of McCovey Cove, from his
record-setting 71st home run in 2001 to the all-time home run record (762 HRs)
in 2007. Likewise, the euphoria that surrounded the Giants' pennant clinching
win in 2002 is forever etched upon the San Francisco sports landscape. The
ballpark was the center of the baseball universe when it hosted the 78th Major
League Baseball All-Star Game on July 10, 2007. In 2008, the Giants
celebrated the team's 50th year in San Francisco. AT&T Park has also played
host to some of music's biggest acts, including the Rolling Stones, Bruce
Springsteen and the E-Street Band and Green Day.
Off the field, the Giants have one of the premier community outreach programs
in professional sports, becoming the first team to implement a 100 percent
participation program, involving every player, coach and uniformed staff
member in at least one community project throughout the season. Through its
community outreach programs, the Giants work with corporate and non-profit
partners to raise awareness, educate and generate interest in a variety of
issues important to both their fans and community.
For more information contact: HepaHope Contact:
Isaac Cronin Chris J. Song
510-644-9517 82-2-786-1682
Isaac@icpr.biz chris@hepahope.co.kr
www.vaskaproducts.com
SOURCE HepaHope Korea, Inc.
Isaac Cronin, +1-510-644-9517, Isaac@icpr.biz, for HepaHope Korea, Inc.; or
Chris J. Song of HepaHope Korea, Inc., 82-2-786-1682, chris@hepahope.co.kr
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