Boxed Water Plants More Than 600,000 Trees Through #ReTree Campaign

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Sep 13, 2017, 11:24 ET

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 13, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- By activating consumers in its sustainability mission, Boxed Water celebrates a successful close of the third year of its #ReTree project. Boxed Water achieved record-level engagement and has committed to plant 612,567 trees in partnership with the National Forest Foundation (NFF).

The National Forest Foundation promotes the enhancement and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System. By directly engaging Americans and leveraging private and public funding, the NFF improves forest health and Americans’ outdoor experiences. (PRNewsfoto/Boxed Water Is Better)

Since 2015, Boxed Water has worked with the NFF to plant trees in National Forests through their 1% for the Planet membership. This past summer, trees committed from the #ReTree 2016 campaign were planted in the Sierra National Forest, Calif.; Stanislaus National Forest, Calif.; Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah. The NFF selects areas based on the greatest need due to factors like wildfires and other natural threats. This year the #ReTree project brings Boxed Water over halfway to its commitment to plant one million trees by 2020. Project details are available at boxedwaterisbetter.com.

"Through ReTree, Boxed Water's consumers make a direct and positive impact on the planet," said Daryn Kuipers, CEO of Boxed Water. "People can use their social influence to post and plant trees. Collaboratively this becomes a powerful way for a social community to make a statement that sustainability is important."

As the leader and pioneer in the sustainable packaged water category, Boxed Water is committed to changing the way water is packaged, shipped and enjoyed. This mission attracts a highly engaged community, especially the millennial consumer who uses social connections to effect change.

"The future of our forests depends on the support of the community. Boxed Water's lead of the #ReTree project, allows people to easily make a difference," said Mary Mitsos, NFF President. "In its third year, the #ReTree project continues to gain momentum and proves that people want simple ways to make a big impact on the planet. We are really excited to close this season out with over 600,000 trees and look forward to growing awareness for the project in the coming year."

Obsessed over providing the purest water in the most sustainable way, Boxed Water is available in 500 ml, 250 ml and 1 liter sizes. All Boxed Water boxes are made of paper that comes from well-managed forests and are 100 percent recyclable and BPA-free, providing people with a better option for purchasing packaged water.

About Boxed Water

Boxed Water is better. Better for the planet. Better for us all. Boxed Water was founded in the belief that sustainability matters with the purpose of changing the way packaged water is shipped, sold and enjoyed. Boxed Water provides people with a better option for purchasing packaged water by producing pure water in recyclable cartons made using paper from well-managed forests. Boxed Water is a proud member of 1% for the Planet and partner of the National Forest Foundation (NFF). The simple act of choosing Boxed Water is a statement that sustainability matters. Boxed Water is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan with filling locations in Michigan and Utah. Boxed Water is available for purchase from their site - www.boxedwaterisbetter.com - as well as on Amazon. Socialize with us @BoxedWater #ReTree.

About the National Forest Foundation

The National Forest Foundation promotes the enhancement and public enjoyment of the 193-million-acre National Forest System. By directly engaging Americans and leveraging private and public funding, the NFF improves forest health and Americans' outdoor experiences. The NFF's programs inform millions of Americans about the importance of these treasured landscapes. Each year, the NFF restores fish and wildlife habitat, plants trees in areas affected by fires, insects and disease, improves recreational opportunities, and enables to steward their National Forests and Grasslands Learn more at www.nationalforest.com.

SOURCE Boxed Water Is Better