Each year, Earth Day reminds communities of the importance of preserving the planet’s natural resources. For churches and schools, as well as many nonprofits, it’s a cause that’s close to the heart, since these organizations often are the central part of any town. As organizations formulate their plans for their next fundraiser, choosing a “green” approach is more important than ever.
While many fundraisers themselves are environmentally-friendly, the products themselves may not be. Coupon books, which help local families save money, not only require the destruction of numerous environment-preserving trees, the process of printing and binding them has a negative impact. Popular fundraisers like candies and cookie dough have a poor environmental-friendliness rating for the ongoing damage sugar production is doing to the planet.
A Sustainable Choice
Interestingly, one of the most popular fundraising products is something that represents all that consumers are trying to preserve. Holiday wreaths are emerging as a great choice for organizations of all types and sizes, with the items making the perfect option for fundraisers set in the fall. Residents and businesses are always searching for wreaths for decoration during the holiday season and a wreath fundraiser allows them to order early.
At Evergreen Industries sustainability is a top priority. Each wreath is created in a way that preserves the trees on the property used to create it. In addition to its harvesting techniques, Evergreen also ensures each part of the manufacturing process is as green as possible. Because of this, each organization that hosts a fundraiser with Evergreen products can be assured of a positive environmental impact.
Sustainable Bough Harvesting
Creating some of the highest-quality wreaths on the market requires extracting from some of the best trees available. Evergreen creates each wreath using renewable Balsam bough harvesting techniques, which require cutting only from the bottom third of each tree. This protects the top two-thirds, ensuring each tree will be able to regenerate and enjoy a long life long after harvesting season.
Much of Evergreen’s harvesting centers on the same land each year, with those trees regenerating soon after. Evergreen begins its harvesting after the frosts that take place in late September and early October to ensure each wreath is as fresh as possible. Once ordered, wreaths are sent to the recipient’s door, where they can then hang it with pride throughout the holiday season.
High-Quality Products
Organizations have discovered that when they choose Evergreen Industries, they receive a product that represents their cause in a positive light. With each wreath made from Northern Balsam Fir, wreathes are assembled with high-quality trim in festive holiday colors. Wreaths arrive smelling like the pine forest from which it came, adding to a home’s festive atmosphere.
In addition to great wreaths, Evergreen Industries also provides garlands and mailbox decorations made from the same harvested pine as its wreaths. These items give donors an opportunity to order a couple of extra items to further help out their favorite organizations.
As Earth Day points out, protecting the planet is important to most consumers. For organizations that regularly host fundraisers in the fall, Evergreen Industries offers a unique, environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional efforts.
