Building a movement is all about expanding one’s community of allies, so SUGi is pleased to be partnering with two pioneers in driving positive environmental change through creative and innovative ways of walking the sustainability talk. Allbirds, the sustainable shoe and apparel brand, has made it their mission to treat Nature as a key business stakeholder, by combating the proliferation of petroleum-based materials in apparel and footwear and becoming 100% carbon neutral. Voice for Nature was founded by David de Rothschild to support individuals and organizations whose bold ideas push beyond the confines of conventional thinking to have real and measurable impact. Core to our unique collaboration is a focus on building a movement that inspires and empowers Youth to help us rewild the future.

The first step in this partnership journey was the creation of the first ever Miyawaki School Forests in the United States in Berkeley, California. Together, we planted 3 Outdoor Classrooms that not only give local children, their families, teachers, and neighbors access to lessons in and the benefits of biodiversity, but are the spark of a movement to bring these forests to more schools and community centers. Stay tuned!