The Bicycle Transportation Alliance is a proud affiliate of 1% for the Planet, a growing global movement of 991 companies that donate 1% of their sales to any of 1,642 environmental non-profit groups worldwide.
Participating companies understand it’s good business to protect the natural resources that keep them in business. 1% for the Planet supports member companies’ efforts to take a lead role in being environmental stewards and to set an example for the rest of the business community. They embrace the notion that the sustainability of the natural environment is fundamental to the sustainability of business.
Two local businesses run by BTA board members participate in 1% for the Planet: TeamEstrogen.com, founded by Susan Otcenas, and Sweet Pea Bicycles, founded by Austin Ramsland, along with his wife Natalie.
If your business participates in 1% for the Planet, your contribution to the Bicycle Transportation Alliance will count toward your total annual giving. And the BTA will put your donation to work right away to make bicycling easier, safer, and more accessible to people of all ages and abilities.
If you’d like to become a part of 1% For The Planet family, please visit their web site. Benefits include opportunities for companies to network, conduct business, and associate themselves with over 900 companies that have made the same noble commitment. Member companies also benefit from 1% For The Planet’s marketing efforts and promotion of the 1% For The Planet’s brand.
The environmental challenges we face are enormous. The need for businesses to lead the way is even bigger. 1% For The Planet offers a simple, tangible, and proactive way for the business community to be a part of the solution.
If you like the idea of supporting businesses that participate in 1% for the Planet, try shopping at the 1% Webstore. They’ve got all kinds of great stuff for sale, all branded with the 1% logo. So you can live a little bit greener every day and help show your passion for the environment. The Webstore features clothing and apparel, gear, accessories, household products, and more. Every item is from a 1% for the Planet member company, and many of the products are made of sustainable or organic materials, or are recyclable or biodegradable. Plus, the carbon emissions of all shipments are offset by NativeEnergy, a 1% for the Planet member company.
