We believe that through our choices, it is possible to have a profoundly positive impact on the environment. At Born on Earth, we carefully make sustainable choices every day, including the choice of 100% organic materials and water-based inks, as well as the decision to base our production in the USA. Buy a Tee, Plant a Tree But we wanted to do even more, which is why for every tee-shirt sold, we plant a real live tree. Through our partnership with Trees for the Future, we are working towards growing an entire forest. So each time you purchase a Born on Earth tee, we will plant a tree in some of the most ecologically challenged regions in the world. The tree that is planted by your purchase will take about 50 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the environment each year, will provide shade and habitat for humans and species, will cool the land and improve the soil, will put down deep roots that guide rain water into underground aquifers and ultimately clean the air, cool the land and support the biodiversity of these regions. We are inspired by our partner and our customers – together we hope to grow entire forests. To learn more about Trees for the Future http://treesftf.org/ or watch their video here: Everyday Sustainability Sustainable practices we use in our business: • Materials: 100% organic cotton • Inks: water-based • Packaging: 100% recycled polybags • Hang-tags: 100% recycled paper with hemp twine • Shipping: 100% recycled and recyclable envelopes • Manufacturing process: all based in the USA, limiting ‘grey energy’ since the garments are not transported from country to country. 'Grey energy’ refers to the fossil fuels used and pollution created from transporting goods during manufacturing. • Corporate Travel and Workstyle: we utilize sustainable transportation (hybrid vehicles, carbon offsets, sustainable taxis, etc.) and green hotels while traveling. We also work smart to limit our footprint, including printing on recycled paper and minimizing travel. Finally, we work every day to have a positive impact on people by carefully choosing our business partners, ensuring the people we work with support fair labor practices, giving back to our communities, supporting local economies and creating American jobs. It gives us great satisfaction to have the opportunity to work with such amazing partners.