At Better Basics, we care about #DoingBetter. That means caring for the planet by making small, yet impactful choices in our everyday lives. To continue to uphold our mission and vision, we're thrilled to share that we’re partnering with One Tree Planted to offer the ability to plant a tree for every order made through betterbasics.co!
The One Tree Planted reforestation projects work to rebuild forests after natural disasters and deforestation. Not only does this benefit the environment and support the reversal of climate change, it directly impacts the living conditions and job availability for people living in the affected areas. Planting trees has a wide range of benefits. Trees clean our air and water, create habitats for biodiversity, contribute to our health and wellbeing + create jobs for social impact. One Tree Planted focuses on what they call the "6 Pillars of Why Trees Are Important," including:
Air - Trees clean the air
Water - Trees intercept and filter water
Biodiversity - Trees shelter and protect biodiversity
Social impact - Trees create social impact by providing sustenance and jobs
Health - Tree improve our overall health and well-being
Climate - Trees absorb carbon and regulate the climate
One Tree Planted is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit on a mission to make it simple for anyone and everyone to support the health of the environment by planting trees.Their projects span the globe and are done in partnership with local communities and knowledgeable experts to create an impact for nature, people, and wildlife. Many projects have overlapping objectives, creating a combination of benefits that contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Reduce your footprint and use the power of your purchase to help the planet by planting trees! Click "plant a tree with your order!" on the bottom right of your screen while you shop, and add $1 (USD) to your order to plant 1 tree. Your purchase supports reforestations projects around the globe, based on current needs. Recent projects include tree planting in British Columbia and India. Make a difference while you shop at betterbasics.co.