1% for the Planet is a globally recognized certification that represents thousands of businesses and environmental partners. Open Hands Creative has committed to providing 1% of our annual revenue (not profit) to support approved and accredited environmental charities.
As part of our 1% for the Planet membership we support Carbon Positive Australia.
1% of all our sales goes towards planting trees right here in WA. If you bought a workshop ticket for $140 that’s $1.4 going straight into the ground.
Artwork by our in house illustrator: Jordan @jordanalice___
Carbon Positive Australia is a Perth-based charity that raises money to plant native trees and vegetation across Australia. We take a nature-led approach and are passionate about providing ecologically-sensitive plantings that sequester carbon, restore ecosystems, and provide habitat for native fauna. The trees we plant are protected and co capture carbon for many years. We also educate individuals and businesses on how to measure and reduce their carbon footprint – check out their carbon footprint calculator!
Our latest volunteering trip: 4th of July 2023
Bencubbin Land Restoration
Koorda, Western Australia – Balardung Country
Bencubbin is located in the Wheatbelt of Western Australia, approximately 270 kilometres north-east of Perth. This 22 hectare planting site is part of a larger property owned by a local farming family. Since the 1900s, this region has been extensively cleared for agriculture, causing a range of environmental issues. By planting a diverse mix of native species, the aim of this project is to create a natural wind buffer to reduce erosion, improve soil quality, and restore biodiversity. After 25 years the landholders will be able to harvest the valuable sandalwood timber, creating a mutually beneficial restoration model for all involved.
