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Verysupercool Is Verysupergreen

Verysupercool Sue — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:34:58 +0000

Greetings Etc Eco-Edition Showcases “Green Cards”

AUSTIN, TX – March 13, 2008 – Verysupercool today announced that their line of green greeting cards are featured in the latest edition of the most prominent stationery trade magazine in the country, Greeting etc. In their most comprehensive Eco-Friendly issue to date, Verysupercool was one of only two greeting card companies featured that uses exclusively 100% post consumer waste paper.

Company founder Sue Rostvold remarks, “We are glad to see Greetings etc begin to take notice of green and sustainable companies that are making a difference. As much as we love being different we don’t want to be the minority. In fact my hope is that in the future the majority of greeting cards will be printed on 100% post consumer recycled paper.”

Verysupercool greeting cards are available in more than 100 stores nationwide and over 25 stores in the Austin area. Additionally, they are currently the only cards available in the Landmark Whole Foods Market in Austin, Texas that use exclusively 100% pcw paper for their cards and envelopes.

About Verysupercool
Based in Austin, Texas, Verysupercool is a greeting card company that loves animals and cares about the environment. Begun by Sue Rostvold and Allan Little, the company is focused on capturing the soulful gaze and personality of each dog and sharing their story. They use only 100% post consumer recycled paper for their cards and envelopes.

“green greeting cards with soul, because every dog has a story”

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Greetings etc Magazine – Mar/Apr 2008

Verysupercool Sue — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 06:08:57 +0000

Eco – Friendly Merchandise Issue Features Verysupercool

March 1, 2008 – Greetings etc. features Verysupercool cards in their Eco-Friendly Merchandise issue, their greenest publication to date. Kathy Krassner, Editor-in-Chief, talks about the Green Scene and how “being green can also help your business stay in the black!”

The Card Market segment of the magazine showcased “Green” cards to facilitate retailers who have environmentally conscious consumers. Greeting cards are an inexpensive way for retailers, especially those who are new to the green market, to start carrying green products in their store.

A quote from Shakespeare is printed inside this “Heidi” card ($3.50) from Verysupercool Greeting Cards which uses 100% post consumer waste paper. An eco audit on the companies website shows all the natural resources that were saved as a result.

Verysupercool Ad – May 2006

Verysupercool Sue — Tue, 02 May 2006 18:00:06 +0000

100% Inspirational.
100% Recycled.
100% Verysupercool.

as seen in Greetings etc. magazine
May/June 2006*

Verysupercool Ad – Spring 2006

Verysupercool Sue — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 18:00:10 +0000

100% Adorable.
100% Recycled.
100% Verysupercool.

as seen in Greetings etc. magazine

Verysupercool Cards Named Best New Product

Verysupercool Sue — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 10:00:06 +0000

Greetings Etc Picks Verysupercool Cards for Trends 2006 Issue

AUSTIN, TX – January 16, 2006 – Verysupercool today announced that the company’s greeting card line has been named Best of the New products in the important Trends 2006 Issue of Greetings etc. Greetings etc. is the official magazine of the greeting card industry.

“We are delighted that Greetings etc. has recognized our cards in their all important Trends 2006 issue – it’s a fantastic endorsement of the beauty and quality of our cards,” says Sue Rostvold of Verysupercool. “When we create our cards, we are very passionate about capturing the very essence of the dog and matching that image with a thought provoking quote.”

The selection of Verysupercool cards as Best of the New comes just a few months after the company’s initial launch of the card line. This acknowledgement by the industry standard in the greeting card world is a huge coup for Verysupercool in a market that is flooded with thousands of new products every month.

“There just aren’t any cards on the market today that look like our cards,” adds Sue. “I’m certain that is why people have been so enthusiastic about them.” Verysupercool is committed to the environment and creates the greeting cards and envelopes on 100 percent post consumer waste paper. The company partners with New Leaf Paper, a trend setter in the recycling industry, in the effort to raise the recycling standard in the greeting card industry.

About Verysupercool
Based in Austin, Texas, Verysupercool is a greeting card company that loves animals and cares about the environment. Begun by Sue Rostvold and Allan Little, the company is focused on taking fun, yet dignified dog portraits that capture the soulful gaze and personality of each dog. Each card is printed on 100% recycled fi ne art paper, contains an inspirational quote, and can be used for any occasion.

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Verysupercool Ad – January 2006

Verysupercool Sue — Mon, 02 Jan 2006 18:00:07 +0000

100% Recycled.
100% Different.
100% Verysupercool.

as seen in Greetings etc. magazine
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Greetings etc Magazine – Jan/Feb 2007

Verysupercool Sue — Sun, 01 Jan 2006 10:00:32 +0000

Trends 2006 Issue – Features Verysupercool

January 1, 2006 – Just weeks after Verysupercool launched it’s new product line, Greetings etc named them BEST OF THE NEW in their Trends 2006 issue!