Trees remove harmful pollutants from the air and act as our natural air filter
According to NASA, the world's rainforests will be gone by 2100 if the current rate of destruction continues
An estimated 50,000 species inhabiting our tropical forests become extinct annually. That’s an average of 137 species a day
Landfills are composed of 35% packaging materials
Trees provide habitat, shade, shelter, and food for local wildlife. Planting trees, therefore, supports biodiversity and helps to prevent species loss
Trees make us feel better: research suggests they have a positive impact on our mental health
Reducing carbon emissions lessens the likelihood and severity of extreme weather events, improves air and water quality, maintains biodiversity, and supports a healthy food supply
Reducing your carbon footprint plays a role in mitigating each of the above side effects of global climate change. The more we reduce the amount of GHG emissions, the more we slow the rate of temperature rise, sea-level rise, ice melting, and ocean acidification