Why Reforestation Matters
In working with One Tree Planted, FAB CBD wanted to support reforestation efforts in the USA, empower consumers with sustainable actions, and raise awareness about how important it is to restore the ecosystem. In recent years, there has been a rise in concern over the environment, and especially about the deforestation of areas where trees used to be plentiful. In joining with One Tree Planted to support reforestation efforts through the planting of trees, the team at FAB CBD is helping to lead the way when it comes to both rebuilding and cleaning up the environment. Trees are an extremely important part of our landscape because they clean the air we breathe, filter our drinking water, and give home and shelter to over 80 percent of the earth’s inhabitants. Trees also provide jobs to over 1.6 billion people, as well as help to support communities that have been ravaged by environmental damage. One Tree Planted first began in 2014, and since then, the non-profit has doubled the number of trees planted year after year. Currently, they work with reforestation partners in North America, South America, Asia, and Africa to help reforest areas that have been damaged by fires and floods, build communities, create jobs, and protect the habitat. In 2019 alone, One Tree Planted was able to get about 4 million trees in the ground. “We’re excited for the opportunity to work with FAB CBD on such an impactful project,” said One Tree Planted founder and Chief Environmental Evangelist, Matt Hill. “We admire the company’s commitment to planting a tree for every product sold. It’s a prime example of how brands can make positive change for our planet.” FAB CBD’s partnership with One Tree Planted was a simple way to get customers involved in charitable efforts. All trees are planted by both community volunteers and local partner organizations in locations where there has been extreme deforestation.FAB CBD’s Many Charitable Contributions
FAB CBD has been involved with a great number of amazing charities. Some of the many ways that FAB CBD has teamed up with charitable organizations include:- Working with their local Make-A-Wish Foundation to help grant the wishes of three Milwaukee children with serious medical conditions
- Donating funds to help support Milwaukee’s Northbrook Church that worked to have over 1,000 homemade masks made for the staff at The Milwaukee Rescue Mission and Care Givers in Washington County amid the Covid-19 shutdown
- Supporting local worship center, Mix Church of Milwaukee, with a $5,000 contribution to help ease financial burdens for the church and its members that were caused by the Covid-19 shutdown
- Donating $5,000 to the Watering Seeds Organization to assist the charity in providing education, training, and adaptive sports equipment that supports wounded veterans and challenged individuals
- Working in partnership with the Milwaukee branch of Feeding America to post a $10,000 donation to supply food to struggling individuals and families amid the Covid-19 shutdown and beyond
- Donating laptops to Milwaukee schools so children who lacked technology could continue their studies amid the Covid-19 shutdown.
- Donating $10,000 to Operation Underground Railroad to help rescue children from child sex trafficking and child exploitation.
- Donating $10,000 to help support a small Milwaukee business that has been struggling to stay afloat during the Covid-19 shutdown.