We plant a tree for every 100 scrubs sold! This is our small way of giving back to the environment. 

Greens Medi has partnered with Greenpop, a Cape Town based NGO, to contribute towards conserving and restoring ecosystems across Sub-Saharan Africa. Greenpop’s work includes planting trees and vegetation in urban greening and reforestation projects and, to date, they have planted 139,000 trees. 

If you order from us during February, our trees will be planted at Platbos Reforestation Project (-34.567646, 19.433110), Overberg, Western Cape, this month.

Learn more about their work at www.greenpop.org 

THE BENEFITS: When we conserve and restore ecosystems, everyone wins. 

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS 

Put simply, biodiversity promotes life. Not only do functioning ecosystems produce oxygen and sequester carbon dioxide, they also provide homes for animals, recharge groundwater, replace soil nitrates, prevent erosion and more. The addition of indigenous vegetation to any environment will have countless benefits. 

ECONOMIC BENEFITS 

Money does grow on trees! Useful indigenous species and fruit trees can provide produce that can be used in feeding schemes or sold by schools and communities. Indigenous trees and vegetation can increase property values and can provide natural air conditioning for homes and classrooms. 

SOCIAL BENEFITS 

In South Africa, there is a huge disparity between ‘leafy’ privileged areas and ‘barren’ underprivileged areas. Urban greening improves pride of place and can even reduce crime and drug abuse. Additionally, research shows that living in a green neighbourhood reduces stress and aids recovery from illness. 

SYMBOLIC BENEFITS 

Conserving or restoring a natural ecosystem is an incredible symbol of hope. It symbolises a belief in the future, a positive wish for our communities and care for our planet. It brings people together – with each other and Mother Nature. It is a living, breathing gift to the generations to come.