Timberland’s reintroduction of cotton farming in Haiti not only allows them to source better raw materials for their products, but it has recreated an industry that had vanished from the island.This is a good example of how Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) can be used to create genuine opportunities and boost local communities rather than being seen as a burden by companies.
What you’ll learn about cotton farming in Haiti and Timberland’s intervention:
Watching this video, you will learn about cotton farming and its brief history in Haiti. More importantly, you will also s…

Even though we recycle, much of our waste still ends up in landfills and oceans! The World Bank estimates that only one third of waste in high-income countries is recycled or composted. In lower-income countries, this goes down to only 4%!Watch the video to learn about the size of the problem, and new ways in which countries all over the world are recycling waste. Then, take the quiz to earn points towards a SEED and help to heal Mother Earth!
What you’ll learn about solutions for our global waste problem:
Why is reusing waste so important? Waste like plastic can harm marine life,…

Peatlands are rare and often forgotten but they are crucial in the fight against climate change. Peat soil is one of the best carbon sinks we have, trapping more carbon than forests do. Play this quiz to learn more about peatlands and earn points towards a SEED!
What You’ll Learn about Peatlands and Why They’re Important
You’ll learn about what peatlands are made up of and where they are found in the world. You’ll also learn about why peatlands are being destroyed and what researchers are doing to try to preserve them. Peatlands are important because despite only making up 3% of the E…

Mountains are often thought of as remote areas, unimpacted by humans. But in reality they are massively affected by human activity and pollution! Mountain ecosystems are actually one of the environments most sensitive to climate change. Play this quiz to learn more about mountains and earn points towards a SEED!
What You’ll Learn about Mountains and Why They’re Important
You’ll learn about the variety of goods and services that mountains provide us with for free! You’ll also learn about how mountains provide those things for us and how human activity is impacting them. Mountains are i…