Giving Back with Intention: Our Commitment to the Planet Through 1% for the Planet
- Danny Sheppard
- May 30
- 3 min read

At Better. Promos, we believe that business should be a force for good. That’s why we’re proud members of 1% for the Planet—a global movement of companies committed to donating 1% of annual revenue to vetted environmental nonprofits. This isn’t just a line on our balance sheet—it’s an active part of how we operate, how we connect with our clients, and how we shape a more sustainable future.
Each purchase made with us contributes to meaningful environmental change, because we direct a portion of our revenue to nonprofit partners working across conservation, education, food justice, and climate resilience. In this post, we’re excited to share more about the incredible organizations we support and the impact they’re making.
🌍 Our 1% for the Planet Nonprofit Partners
1. Wissahickon Trails Based in our home state of Pennsylvania, Wissahickon Trails protects and connects open space and waterways for future generations. Their work helps conserve habitats, maintain hiking trails, and promote environmental education in the Wissahickon watershed.
2. Salvation Farms Salvation Farms is helping reshape Vermont’s food system by redirecting surplus farm produce to communities in need. Through gleaning and workforce development, they reduce food waste while feeding hungry families and supporting local agriculture.
3. KidsGardening Inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards, KidsGardening provides grants, curriculum, and resources to educators and families to bring hands-on garden learning into more lives—making environmental education both accessible and fun.
4. Green Up Vermont This volunteer-driven nonprofit has helped keep Vermont beautiful for over 50 years. Every May, they mobilize thousands of Vermonters to clean up litter across the state, proving that collective action leads to lasting impact.
5. Pennypack Farm Education Center Sustainable agriculture, food equity, and community resilience come together at Pennypack Farm. Their education and donation-based programs nourish both people and the planet—creating long-term change from the soil up.
6. Planet Impact Fund A donor-advised fund with climate at its core, the Planet Impact Fund invests in regenerative agriculture, renewable energy, and environmental innovation. It’s a high-impact way to drive change on a global scale.
7. Sharing Excess Founded to tackle food insecurity and food waste simultaneously, Sharing Excess rescues surplus food from grocery stores and wholesalers and distributes it directly to communities in need. They’ve diverted millions of pounds of food from landfills.
8. Stowe Trails Partnership This Vermont-based nonprofit maintains and expands a network of trails for mountain bikers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts—fostering recreation, health, and a love for the natural world while protecting local ecosystems.
9. Bee The Change Pollinators are essential to our food systems and ecosystems. Bee The Change plants pollinator-friendly habitat on solar farms and marginal land to give bees and butterflies a fighting chance while promoting biodiversity.
Why It Matters
As a Certified B Corporation, giving back is built into the way we do business. But the 1% for the Planet network gives us a way to ensure that giving back is also strategic, collaborative, and accountable. When our clients choose us for their promotional products, they’re choosing more than just great merch—they’re joining a movement.
This program is just one more way we make merch that’s better for people and the planet. If you’re interested in aligning your company’s gifting, event, or uniforming strategy with your sustainability values, we’d love to work with you.
Together, we can do more than brand swag—we can build a better world.
Let’s connect! Email us at info@thinkbluestar.com