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04/24/2020

Restoring Global Health Through Restoring Our Climate

Source: Reduce. Reuse. Grow. Inc., April 21, 2020

With over 2.2 million cases of the novel coronavirus documented since the time of publication, citizens around the world are experiencing a rapid disruption towards their everyday lives. With the abrupt shift in global routine and economies, daily emissions of greenhouse gasses have decreased. There is a new light being shone on the power of collective action and the possibility of applying these efforts towards a longterm solution: climate action.

Carbon sequestration and sustainability programs are proving to be vital in order to slow the global warming crisis. Halting forest degradation and restoring habitats alone have the potential to mitigate climate warming by a third. With over 20 million acres of landscapes diminishing each year, habitat restoration is a key solution for individuals and businesses looking to contribute towards a sustainable future.

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Reduce. Reuse. Grow. Inc. is a restoration company that partners with businesses to embed and implement 1-for-1 planting programs into their operations to support their carbon-offset efforts. Reduce. Reuse. Grow. Inc. has partnered with Allied Printing Company, a Detroit-based communication company, to launch the Print One. Plant One. Program™ as a way to engage with their clients, employees, and community through local restoration initiatives.

Allied Printing Company has been actively reducing their carbon footprint for years, focusing on improving sustainability throughout production and employee wellness programs. Through the 2020 Print One. Plant One. Program™, they have committed to planting 55 million plants throughout seven restoration sites across North America, including fire-damaged Yosemite Valley, devastated Orca habitats throughout Oregon and Washington, as well as migratory bison pathways near Yellowstone National Park. With each restoration site, progress is made towards revitalizing the globe’s five billion acres of deforested land and rebalancing the planet’s connection with nature.

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