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Bike. Eat. Drink. S’il vous plaît!

Join 1% for the Planet for a week this fall as we explore the French countryside by bike. Peddle through Provence farms and vineyards by day and toast sustainability by night. CycleVentoux is a proud...

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Creating a Food Forest in Northern Kenya!

Deforestation, food security, drought, climate change and land conservation are serious issues facing many parts of the globe.  These environmental issues threaten the well being of people as well as...

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The Sounds of Sustainability

One of the most amazing aspects of the 1% for the Planet network is that it’s comprised of such a diverse group of partners. Whether you’re searching for sustainable home goods, legal advice, a winery,...

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Climate Advocates in Action

There are many different ways to advocate for a healthier planet. This year, 1% for the Planet would like to extend the opportunity to join us in action to further sustainable solutions. 1% for the...

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1%FTP Ambassador Leilani Munter’s VegNation Race Car Campaign

Environmental activist and race car driver Leilani Münter has partnered with 1% for the Planet, VegNews Magazine, and Wildlife Works to get a “VegNation” race car on the track, encouraging millions of...

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COME TO CHURCH

Long-standing 1%FTP member Alf Alderson has just launched a new digital magazine Church of the Open Sky, featuring eclectic outdoor adventures from around the world along with great imagery and video...

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Hey New England – Calling all Nonprofit Partners! It’s Race Time

By now you’ve probably heard about our big 10th Anniversary event coming up this summer.  We’ve joined forces with the Mad Marathon here in our hometown of Waitsfield, VT to create the 1st ever 1% for...

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Mountain Biking for Sustainability

Like many locations, Vermont faces two significant threats:  climate change and the development of wild and open spaces.  As the length and intensity of winters diminish, the state sees that the time...

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Spring is on its Way!

While the calendar says that it’s Spring, the last week has felt much more like winter.  With a couple feet of the white stuff falling in New England, it has been a great chance to get out and enjoy...

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Supporting Sustainable Family Farms!

Did you know the largest 6% of US farms now produce 75% of the country’s agricultural products? Large-scale industrial agriculture is driving family farmers from their property, is reducing the...

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Save Bragg Farm!

Across the world as development continues, small farms are at risk of extinction.  Often they become unaffordable and this growth threatens some of our last remaining open places.  We have one of these...

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Kickstarting a Revolution!

Coming aboard at the beginning of the year, Greentag is one of 1% for the Planet’s most exciting new member businesses.  Greentag’s mission is to design great products with minimal environmental...

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Talk Is Cheap. Change Is Expensive.

The following post was written by Paul DeCrette, owner of 1% for the Planet member BlueChannel. If you would like to share your giving story on our blog, please get in touch with Pauline. My name is...

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Inspired by Environmental Leaders

There’s no doubt that having the courage to do what is right has an amazing effect on others.  More often than not, we hear from new members that it is interactions with sustainable businesses and...

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Timbers Restaurant Donates to Bragg Farm Project

Vermont Land Trust’s campaign to conserve the historic Bragg Farm is set to receive a $10,000 donation from Timbers Restaurant at Sugarbush Resort and the Winthrop H. Smith Family Foundation. Vermont...

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Caudalie Loves Blue! Do you?

Today, on Earth Day, we are celebrating our amazing members who give back to our big blue planet everyday by supporting our nonprofit partners who are keeping our Planet beautiful. We are thrilled to...

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Caletti Cycles Gives Back

John Caletti, the owner of 1% for the Planet member Caletti Cycles, sent along this great post about his 1% commitment… thanks for Loving Blue, John! I value and respect our natural world, and I...

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Investing in the Future

Making the 1% commitment with your business is about more than growing the bottom line; it’s about investing in a world that you want to live in.  With each donation, our members are helping to create...

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Join us for The Grapes of Philanthropy

*The event is free to attend, but there is limited capacity. If interested, contact leah@onepercentfortheplanet.org

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1% for the Planet in Entrepreneur Magazine: The Good Guys are Winning

By Grant Davis from Entrepreneur: Ask 10 people to describe a sustainable business, and you’ll get a variety of answers. A banker or shareholder would call it an established business with regular,...

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