1% for the Planet

1% for the Planet is an alliance of businesses committed to creating a healthier planet. Over 1000 members annually donate 1% of sales to environmental organizations. 1% for the Planet is a powerful way for businesses to help create positive environmental change and promote further action on the part of consumers and other companies. Ascenta is the first natural health products manufacturer to become a member of 1% for the Planet. www.onepercentfortheplanet.org
 

Our 1% For the Planet partners:
 
Canada
Nova Scotia Nature Trust
Nova Scotia has a rich and diverse natural heritage, and with less than 30% of the province’s land publicly owned, private landowners have a vital role to play in protecting these places.The Nova Scotia Nature Trust is a non-governmental charitable, land conservation organization whose mandate is to forever protect these irreplaceable natural treasures on private land. www.nsnt.ca		  
 
The David Suzuki Foundation
The David Suzuki Foundation works with government, business and individuals to conserve our environment by providing science based education, advocacy and policy works, and acting as a catalyst for the social change that today’s situation demands. Their mission is to protect the diversity of nature and our quality of life, now and in the future. www.davidsuzuki.org		  
 
Environmental Defence
Environmental Defence is an environmental organization that challenges and inspires change in government, business and people to ensure a greener, healthier and prosperous life for all. www.environmentaldefence.ca		  
 
United States

Heal the Bay
Heal the Bay is an organization which works to make Southern California’s coastal waters and watersheds, including Santa Monica Bay, safe, healthy and clean. To meet these challenges, Heal the Bay continues to partner with individuals in southern California through community action programs and through advocacy efforts to move municipal, state and Federal government and regulatory agencies to act. www.healthebay.org

 

Heal the Bay helps create 36 new Marine Protected Areas

  In a history-making decision for ocean protection, the California Fish and Game Commission approved a collection of Marine Protected Areas for Southern California. This is the final step in a multi-year collaborative process to establish a network of safe havens for marine life in the region. Heal the Bay was extremely active in the MPA process, representing the conservation community and also providing a science-based perspective. Full story...
 
United Kingdom
Trees for Cities
Trees for Cities aim is to improve the presence of trees and other greenery in urban spaces where it is most needed, throughout the UK and the rest of the world. They run public consultation events to involve the community, teach school children about the importance of caring for their environment, train the unemployed providing qualifications and plant new woodlands, street trees, leafy play areas and community gardens. www.treesforcities.org