About Us
If you have one of our T-shirts, you can now consider it a "limited edition". Unfortunately, at the end of 2009, we were informed that the phrase Tees 4 Trees had been trademarked and we could no longer use it commercially without paying a licensing fee. So, we donated our remaining inventory to our favorite local non-profit and have restructured the site to be purely informational. If you purchased one of our shirts, we hope you love it, and thanks to everyone who supported us. Please keep supporting businesses who are making eco-friendly products, and of course - keep planting trees!
Top 10 Reasons We Love Trees
1. Trees help purify the air we breathe by absorbing pollutants.
2. Trees increase property values and improve the tax base in communities.
3. Trees improve neighborhood appeal, attracting businesses, shoppers, and homeowners.
4. Trees cool our cities and towns by reducing heat generated by buildings and paved surfaces.
5. Tree shade, properly placed, can save an average household up to $250 annually in energy costs.
6. Trees reduce the amount of pollutants in sewer systems, saving communities millions of dollars in water treatment costs.
7. Trees soften harsh building lines and large expanses of pavement, making urban environments much more pleasant.
8. Trees provide habitat for birds and other wildlife, maintaining a balance with nature even in urban areas.
9. Trees help clean our water supply by reducing the amount of water-borne pollutants that reach streams and rivers.
10. Trees reduce levels of domestic violence and foster safer, more sociable neighborhood environments.
Source: Urban and Community Forestry Appreciation Tool Kit; USDA Forest Service