Greenpeace

The title says it all.  As consumers, we have both the privilege and the responsibility to support companies who do the right thing.  There are some that try to be carbon-neutral, others that donate to causes, and then there are those who hold a special place in my heart.

I love companies who plant trees.

It is by far the easiest way for a company to improve the environment now and into the future.  Trees are dying.  They are being cut down, burned, and otherwise removed from existence faster than they can reproduce.  It goes beyond the obvious eco-stability issues of animal habitat and oxygen production.  Trees are our most recognizable symbol of nature.

There was an article posted today on WeHeartWorld that discusses 10 of the companies who plant trees.  Please check them out, support them any way you can, but most importantly, buy their products.  It's more than just the trees planted because of your purchase.  By supporting these initiatives, we are telling the rest of the corporate world that it's the right thing to do and they should all be doing it.

Here are a few of the companies listed in the article:

• Connectivity: IOGEAR

With their “Road to a Million Trees” campaign in partnership with Trees for the Future, IOGEAR will plant a tree for every product sold on IOGEAR.com or through an IOGEAR GREEN initiative partner, with a goal of planting one million trees.  There is no additional cost associated with this program - if you buy one of their products, assume that an oak or cedar somewhere in the world will have your name figuratively on it.

• Maternity T-Shirt: UnButtonedMaternity

Plant a Tree Mommy - Pure T wants to build a forest: with the purchase of this Tee one tree will be planted.  The Tee itself is 100% organic supima cotton that uses eco-friendly vegetable dyes and a non-toxic printing process. “We do not inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our Children.”

• Surfboards: Loose Fit Surf Shop

Loose Fit Surf Shop in North Devon, UK, is the first “carbon zero” surf shop.  Their Surf and Trees Campaign helped them earn this.  Surfers are known for their eco-friendly ways.  It’s amazing that only one shop has made headlines by stepping up in this arena.

Check them out and enjoy!  Also, read more environmental blog posts here.