Kermit was wrong – it is easy bein’ green!
It’s not news that Great Outdoor Provision Co. gives back to the environment. Nor is it news that we attempt to participate as much as possible with local community groups who have similar goals as us. (check out our 4th Annual Coat Swap) But did you know that in addition to what we do, most of the companies whose brands you find in our shops also give back?
It’s been said before of course, but take a look at some specifics and become enlightened and inspired! We did!
Burt’s Bees donated a record $2 million for a land purchase in Maine to help conserve 185,000 acres of land – and by the way, if you’ve not tried Burt’s Beeswax Lip Balm, it’s a must-have for the upcoming cool weather. Made of over 95% all natural ingredients and at three bucks a tube, it’s a steal!
Patagonia was the first company to use post consumer recycled materials (PCR) back in 1993. Today, they use some of the same materials plus some new ones – who’d have thought that Capilene baselayer would be made partly using recycled soda bottles?! In addition, Patagonia begs for your worn out gear – be sure to check out the Common Threads Recycling bin in our shop. Patagonia spins it down and reuses the materials for fresh stuff! Check out some of the work Patagonia has been part of: http://www.patagonia.com/pdf/en_US/Environmental_Grants_2008.pdf (There are 10 organizations right here in North Carolina that received grants last year!)
We all love their soft t-shirts and cozy pjs, but did you know that Life is good has a Life is good Kids Foundation? That’s right… Life is good indeed for boys and girls who need a little extra help. One hundred percent of all fundraising at Life is good company festivals is donated directly to the foundation. There were festivals in Nags Head and Wilmington over this past summer.
The North Face recently contributed $1 million to the Conservation Alliance to initiate a Legacy Fund. In addition, they are committed to reducing their carbon footprint by offsetting energy use with wind energy through the Bonneville Environmental Foundation’s Green-e Climate Certified Renewable Energy Credits.
Chaco periodically collects old but usable sandals from customers and donates them to people in poverty stricken areas around the world. Next time you’re on the road traveling, don’t be surprised if you see your old kicks down that beaten path!
Whether its giving back to the environment, to our communities, or both – we hope you’re as proud as we are of the brands we carry. We pick only the best… in every way.
And for the record, Kermit the frog was originally constructed of an old ladies’ coat that had been tossed into a refuse bin… his eyes were ping pong balls. I’d like to think in 1969 when he sang “It’s not easy bein’ green” on Sesame Street, it was because he’d been stripped of his original 1955 recycled construction.
Ginger Dail is a sales associate at our Greenville Shop
