It will take a “green army” to help end deforestation and plant a future. Every day, every person can make a difference. All it takes is a little focus on how you can reduce, reuse, recycle, rethink and, of course, replant.
Around the world, throughout 2011, stylish and affordable Avon Hello Green Tomorrow fundraising products are raising funds to help restore the forests of South America and Indonesia. All proceeds will support the work of our partners The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund.
Avon will contribute all proceeds from the Hello Green Tomorrow merchandise sales to The Nature Conservancy for continuing efforts in the Atlantic Rainforest in South America and to the World Wildlife Fund for their reforestation projects in Indonesia (Borneo and Sumatra). These leading organizations will plant and restore the trees as well as monitor the restored forest, ensuring the long-term benefits into the future. Learn More About Our Partners
“Of all the places WWF works, the rate of destruction in Borneo and Sumatra defies the imagination. Devising a solution equal to the weight of humanity’s pressure on this rich place will take persistence, creativity and collaboration. We are grateful for the support and leadership of partners like Avon who realize we all have an important role to play in meeting this challenge.”
"With support from Avon, The Nature Conservancy has made significant progress in restoring Brazil's Atlantic Forest, one of the most endangered and biologically diverse forests in the world. The Atlantic Forest is home to tens of thousands of plant and animal species - many found nowhere else on Earth – and it is the source of drinking water for 70 percent of Brazil's population. It is critical that we save the Atlantic Forest for both people and nature."
Doing summer vacation on a budget? National Parks are free and often offer guided nature hikes that you can take as a whole family. Most of them even offer mountain bike trails, rock climbing, fishing or swimming! Find one near you through the National Park Services interactive map (http://www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm).
Taking a family vacation this summer? Think about reducing your carbon footprint by purchasing carbon offsets for flights, carpooling somewhere close to home or take a camping trip and enjoy all Mother Nature has to offer!
Add local produce to your pantry. Start your own garden or
support local community gardens. Find one near you here:
http://www.localharvest.org/csa
Use a reusable water bottle--like the 2011 Avon Hello Green
Tomorrow bottle--instead of buying single-use bottles.
Purchase carbon offsets on your next trip You can check with your airline or booking agent Services like Travelocity or Expedia offer an offset you can purchase when you make your travel reservation and now many car rental companies have Hybrid car options.
