Cocoa Beach, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/25/2012 -- Koru Swimwear joined 1% for the Planet (1%), pledging an annual fee based on revenues to support the non-profit organization focused on sustainability.

"As a swimwear company offering sustainable swimwear, it is important that we engage in our philosophy in other ways by supporting and give back to the environment. At Koru Swimwear, we chose to be a member of the 1% for the Planet community as a way to help more than one organization that strives to improve our natural environment ," says Julie Brockmeyer Stine, owner and designer of Koru Swimwear. "We're proud to be a member of this environmentally conscious community."

Members of 1% contribute one percent of revenues directly to any of the approved non-profit environmental organizations in 1%'s network. Non-profits are chosen based on referrals, track record and environmental focus. Over 2,500 non-profits worldwide are included in the 1% program.

"We've been averaging at least one new business member a day, and have nearly 1,400 members in 44 countries. 1% members have contributed over $70 million of critically needed funds into the hands of environmental non-profit groups to date," comments Kellogg. "We are thrilled by the support we have gained as it proves the environmental ethic is trickling upward to larger corporate entities. The shared belief that you can do well as a business by doing the right thing with respect to the environment is clearly apparent. There's a paradigm shift happening here and it's happening organically."

About 1% for the Planet
Started in 2002 by Yvon Chouinard, founder and owner of Patagonia, and Craig Mathews, owner of Blue Ribbon Flies, 1% for the Planet is a growing global movement of over 1,350 member companies in 44 countries that donate one percent of their sales to environmental organizations worldwide. Each day, more than one new business joins the 1% for the Planet movement. As a network, the 1% community has become a frontrunner in funding the work of environmental groups around the world. To learn more about 1% go to: www.onepercentfortheplanet.org

About Koru Swimwear
Koru Swimwear offers eco-friendly, high-quality, fashion-forward sport and boutique swimwear. "Koru Swimwear not only looks and feels great, it makes people feel as though they're choosing a quality product that was manufactured with the environment in mind every step of the way, says owner, Julie Brockmeyer Stine. For more information, please call 877.737.4761 or visit www.koruswimwear.com

For product photos to the media, please contact Julie Stine at 407.538.6402 or julie@koruswimwear.com.

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Luxury Eco-Minded Swimwear for Sport and Lifestyle

Cocoa Beach, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/04/2012 -- When Julie Stine and April Slater started working together as co-chairs for the Slater Brothers Surfing Invitational 3 years ago, they became close friends fast. Julie Stine's experience as a surfer and marketing professional, complimented April's professional creative background as a professional ice skater and interior design painter. Together, their synergy sparked many ideas where they could work togetherin generating income in creative outlets.

With her New Zealand roots and her love of the environment, Julie came up with an idea to produce fashionable and sustainable swimwear for sports such as surfing and stand-up paddleboarding. April took it a little further and added a lifestyle line to the brand of Koru Swimwear.

The New Zealand Maori word "koru" seemed appropriate for the brand; not for the obvious reasons that Julie's family is from New Zealand, but for its meaning. The koru [Maori for "folded" "coiled" "bight" "loop"] is a spiral unfurling fern frond which takes its shape from a stalk to a bulb at the end. The koru is widely used in Maori Arts and can symbolize new and evolving life, new beginnings, spiritual growith, strength, peace and harmony.

The fabric is what's so special about this line. Julie did a lot of research on finding an eco-minded company that produced recycled fabrics and used environmentally concious manufacturing practices to produce textiles. She found Italian based Jersey Lomellina, a Carvico company.

Jersey Lomellina's leading role in the textile industry makes its strong commitment to eco-sustainability of the entire production process, as shown by its investments in eco-friendly practices, even more significant. Reducing impact on the surrounding area, energy saving and the greatest attention to working conditions are non?negotiable choices for Jersey Lomellina and the concrete expression of its "Green Vision".

The fabric Koru Swimwear uses is technologically advanced in that all provide UPF 50+ UV protection and are chlorine resistent. All fabrics were specifically picked-out for each of their attributes to work perfectly with both the sport line and the lifestyle line.

Koru Swimwear offers it line online and offers free shipping domestically and a 100% guarantee.

For free samples and product photos to the media, please contact Julie Stine at 407-538-6402 or julie@koruswimwear.com. Visit the online store at www.koruswimwear.com.

Kiwi Inspired Koru Swimwear Launches Online To Offer: Luxury Eco-Minded Swimwear for Sport and Lifestyle, Cocoa Beach, FL June 1, 2012 When Julie Stine and April Slater started working together as co-chairs for the Slater Brothers Surfing Invitational 3 years ago, they became close friends fast. Julie Stine's experience as a surfer and marketing professional, complimented April's professional creative background as a professional ice skater and interior design painter. Together, their synergy sparked many ideas where they could work together in generating income in creative outlets. With her New Zealand roots and her love of the environment, Julie came up with an idea to produce fashionable and sustainable swimwear for sports such as surfing and stand?up paddleboarding. April took it a little further and added a lifestyle line to the brand of Koru Swimwear. The New Zealand Maori word "koru" seemed appropriate for the brand; not for the obvious reasons that Julie's family is from New Zealand, but for its meaning. The koru [Maori for "folded" "coiled" "bight" "loop"] is a spiral unfurling fern frond which takes its shape from a stalk to a bulb at the end. The koru is widely used in Maori Arts and can symbolize new and evolving life, new beginnings, spiritual growith, strength, peace and harmony.The fabric is what's so special about this line. Julie did a lot of research on finding an eco-minded company that produced recycled fabrics and used environmentally concious manufacturing practices to produce textiles. She found Italian based Jersey Lomellina, a Carvico company. Jersey Lomellina's leading role in the textile industry makes its strong commitment to eco-sustainability of the entire production process, as shown by its investments in eco-friendly practices, even more significant. Reducing impact on the surrounding area, energy saving and the greatest attention to working conditions are non-negotiable choices for Jersey Lomellina and the concrete expression of its "Green Vision".The fabric Koru Swimwear uses is technologically advanced in that all provide UPF 50+ UV protection and are chlorine resistant. All fabrics were specifically picked-out for each of their attributes to work perfectly with both the sport line and the lifestyle line.Koru Swimwear offers it line online and offers free shipping domestically and a 100% guarantee.

For free samples and product photos to the media, please contact Julie Stine at 407-538-6402 or julie@koruswimwear.com. Visit the online store at www.koruswimwear.com.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm