tag:peatix.com,2011:1 2019-10-31T15:34:59+08:00 Peatix The Fashion Pulpit tag:peatix.com,2019:event-1321637 2019-09-22T16:00:00SGT 2019-09-22T16:00:00SGT

Are you as distraught as we are about the current state of the planet with the recent fires in the Amazon? We are hosting an event SWAP FOR TREES where your money spent will be contributed to plant more trees. WHY ARE TREES SO IMPORTANT TO THE ENVIRONMENT?Trees help clean the air we breathe, filter the water we drink, and provide habitat to over 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity. Forests provide jobs to over 1.6 billion people, absorb harmful carbon from the atmosphere.We’re collaborating with some of your favorite brands to create a bigger impact and let everyone have the chance to be part of it. All proceeds from the event will go to CAUVERY CALLING. https://www.ishaoutreach.org/en/cauvery-callingHIGHLIGHTS: 1. We will have clothes on sale (pay as you please) collected from the community2. If you do not own an Indosole slippers yet this is the perfect time to get one—There’s only one pair up for grabs!3. Don’t worry we did not forget drinks, we have Havalina Wine to give us free wine (first glass is on us and if you want more just top-up $15 for a free flow)4. We have the best chocolate to pair your wine, we have free chocolates from HelloChocolate5. We have UBU Swimwear who will be giving us 5 swimsuits6. Truth and All Eyewear will be giving us a 25% discount voucher and be the first 10 people to come to grab a pair of their fabulous sunglasses.7. OliveAnkara will also be donating the Kemi orange top per size, total 5 sizes, the Isioma Dashiki Reversible Jacket, 1 piece and a Totebag for lucky draw. 8. Lastly, HonestGreen Mama providing 10 oily Wellness Rollers for first 10 to support your health during the haze. 9. For every $50 spent you get 1 lucky draw entree. A Lucky Draw winner will be selected post-event and winner will be announced on social media. Be sure to follow all our partners.ABOUT THE BENEFICIARY: Cauvery Calling is a campaign that will initiate the revitalization of Cauvery river and transform the lives of 84 million people.Cauvery's DepletionAs trees disappear, soil is being eroded, Cauvery is drying up, and farmers are suffering.• Cauvery has depleted over 40% in the last 70 years• 87% of the basin’s original tree cover has been lost• Almost half the Cauvery basin suffers critical groundwater depletion.Farmer DistressThe suffering of farmers and their suicides in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have made national headlines.• 47,190 farmer suicides in 15 years in Cauvery basin• 83% of farmers in Tamil Nadu and 77% of farmers in Karnataka are in debt• 17 districts in Tamil Nadu were drought-hit in 2019• 15 of the last 18 years have been drought years in KarnatakaTargeted ImpactThe simplest way to make Cauvery flow again is to plant trees. Cauvery Calling will support farmers to plant 2.42 billion trees in Cauvery basin by adopting agroforestry.This will have the triple benefit of• Improving soil health by replenishing organic content in the soil • Reviving the river and groundwater levels by increasing water retention in Cauvery basin by an estimated 40%• Augmenting farmer income through agroforestry, proven to increase farmers’ incomes 300-800% in 5-7 yearsEvery SGD10 plants 12 trees, and we aim to raise SGD5000 for this event.PARTNERS: Havalina Wines – lifestyle brand for the wine market, housed in pouches which produce 80% less C02 emissions in transport and considerably reduces water consumption and global warming potentialHelloChocolate - committed to sparking your discovery around world’s best bean-to-bar chocolate, what we uniquely have to offer. OliveAnkara - is the meeting point of ankara fabrics and modern fashion designs. We create clothes and accessories that fit and flatter women of all colours.Ubu Swimwear - ethically-made swimwear in the most environmentally-friendly and socially-responsible way possible.Indosole – certified B corp company repurposing used, indestructible tyres from Indonesia into soles of some of the most durable footwear around.Truth & All Eyewear creates consciously made sustainable eyewear. Handmade by people.HonestGreenMama on a mission to help people navigate living more sustainably through simple eco-friendly non-toxic swaps.Together we all can make a difference! #amazon #plantatree #sustainability #fashion #community