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Texas-based companies Reliant and EarthShare celebrated a decade of partnership together, including the $2 million raised through the Reliant EcoShare program.
The Reliant EcoShare℠ program was the first joint effort between the two companies and through its conception, it has allowed a decade of collaboration and fundraising between them. In celebration of its anniversary and the $2 million raised through the program, Reliant and EarthShare of Texas have planted 24 trees native to Texas at a local elementary school in conjunction with the SPARK School Park Program, according to Businesswire.
“In just 10 years, Reliant’s EcoShare℠ program has achieved this remarkable milestone, donating $2 million toward conservation efforts to strengthen the great state of Texas. This has been possible by working together with our customers, EarthShare of Texas and several non-profits. We look forward to our continued partnership," said Elizabeth Killinger, president of Reliant, according to Businesswire.
Created in 2011, Reliant EcoShare gives customers the ability to lessen their impact on the environment by purchasing carbon offsets, effectively reducing the imprint of an individual's carbon footprint that is generated through the use of electricity or transportation, according to Businesswire.
Paying only $3.95 per month, customers can aid in key conservation and environmental projects throughout the state of Texas. For every $25 the program receives, they have been able to provide seeds for one community garden to grow nutritious and affordable food, while $100 can protect 100 acres of farmland and $350 is put toward removing 46,000 pounds of trash from Texas beaches, according to Businesswire.
EarthShare of Texas is a nonprofit committed to environmental protection through donations toward more than 30 different local and statewide organizations that specialize in environmental causes, while receiving ongoing support from Reliant EcoShare, according to Businesswire.
Reliant prides itself on powering, protecting and simplifying life by providing electricity, security and related services to homes and businesses across Texas.
EarthShare of Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit federation that strives to raise funds for local and national environmentally-focused member charities.