Our Certificate
Each tree purchased comes with a Tree Free certificate.
Certificates may be replaced with Bamboo Plaques
Our 8.5" x 11" certificates are made from
a special ecological tree-free paper that contains 10% Banana Fiber and is
PCF (Processed Chlorine Free) and 100% PCW
(Post-Consumer Material)
. Because the paper is acid-free it won't yellow or disintegrate over time.
By printing our Certificates on Banana™ Paper, we are helping to…
Cut Waste
- Paper accounts for 40% of all municipal waste
- Recycled paper means less trash, lower taxes & other disposal costs
- Tons of agricultural waste will not go into rivers and landfills
Save energy
- 60-70% energy savings over virgin pulp.
- The paper industry is the 3rd largest user of energy in the U.S.
Protect Natural resources
- The U.S. consumes 100 million tons of paper a year & use is increasing
- Recycled paper uses 55% less water & helps preserve our forests
- Recycling of waste paper creates more jobs
Reduce Pollution
- The paper industry is one of the largest water polluters in the world
- Recycled paper reduces water pollution by 35%, reduces air pollution by 74%, and eliminates many toxic pollutants
Not only will you be helping to preserve our natural environment, you’ll also be helping disadvantaged children in Costa Rica as the Banana™ Paper manufacturer donates a percentage of each sale towards an orphanage in San Jose.
Bamboo Plaques (optional)
We now offer an option for members to purchase an 8" x 10" bamboo plaque (to replace the certificate) to commemerate the planting of trees.
- Bamboo is Eco-Friendly
- The fastest growing plant on this planet
- A critical element in the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
- An enduring natural resource
- Versatile with a short growth cycle
- A renewable resource for agroforestry production
- Lightweight yet as strong as steel
Bamboo is a certified renewable resource. Plaques made from bamboo are the perfect choice for eco-conscious customers. Our bamboo plaques are also individually packaged.
Bamboo is the fastest growing woody plant on this planet. It grows one third faster than the fastest growing tree. Some species can grow up to 1 meter per day. One can almost "watch it grow". This growth pattern makes it easily accessible in a minimal amount of time. Size ranges from miniatures to towering culms of 60 meters.