Literati and Gliterati Get Creative for Riverkeeper in an Online Auction organized by DBA

NEW YORK, May 24 /PRNewswire/ -- New York-based design company, DBA, has gathered submissions from a cross-section of respected and admired authors, artists, fashion designers and personalities in an online auction to benefit Riverkeeper, a not-for profit protecting New York's waterways. The selection of more than 30 items -- including sketches, short stories, poems, quotations and signatures -- was created utilizing the revolutionary DBA 98 Pen (the first 98% biodegradable pen) and DBA's Endless Notebook (made of 100% recycled paper).  Celebrities and notables were invited to give their creative contribution and support to the collection called "Think Before You Write." The auction started at 9pm on Sunday, May 23 at http://www.dba-co.com/riverkeeper.

Lots include:

A signed graphic novel by David Schwimmer
Academy Award winner Colin Firth's signature in support of a more ecologically minded planet
Sopranos' star Lorraine Bracco's signed "Little White Book"
Excerpts from Andre Aciman's "Eight White Nights"
"Outstanding in the Field" founder Jim Denevan's illustrated short story about a worldwide moveable feast entitled "Food for Dinner"
Organic fashion designer John Patrick's messages of organic encouragement to the American people
Fashion retail architect Jeffrey Hutchison's whimsical suggestions for making wind farms more attractive
Musings and drawings by model and activist Amanda Hearst
A notebook filled with polaroids of himself and celebrities such as Hillary Swank and Neil Patrick Harris from shutterbug Hanuk
Director/producer Brett Ratner's collage of photos with a message for the world
A signature from acclaimed British actor Sir Derek Jacobi

About the DBA 98 Pen: DBA created the 98 Pen by developing a number of environmentally safe components including a sleek injection-molded casing resembling traditional plastic but made of a derivative of potatoes, and a water-based ink that is made with food-grade ingredients. Even the packaging of the DBA pen is ecological, using minimal, chlorine-free locally-sourced materials and is both entirely recycled and recyclable. Only the high-quality rollerball nib is not biodegradable (representing the other 2%), providing a quality writing experience for the user. The DBA pen is available for sale at the Shop at Cooper-Hewitt, Project No. 8a at the Ace Hotel and via www.dba-co.com.

About DBA: DBA is a New York-based company founded in 2008 by creative visionary Patrick Sarkissian and RISD alumni Leon Ransmeier and Erik Wysocan with the goal of developing unique products that combine aesthetic strength, technical innovation, and ecologically effective principles. DBA's wares are distinguished by an honest simplicity and a heightened sensitivity to user needs. Furthermore, DBA is committed to the awareness and application of responsible materials, efficient construction, and intelligent packaging.  

SOURCE DBA