OXO Announces New Nonprofit Partners as Part of its 1% for the Planet Giving Commitment
OXO, part of Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ: HELE), has expanded its partnership with nonprofits focused on sustainable food systems, adding new grantees under its 1% for the Planet commitment. Since 2020, OXO has increased its nonprofit partners from 5 to 20, supporting efforts to improve food education, recovery, and access globally. Their initiatives have led to significant environmental impact, preventing over 1,036 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and providing over 855,210 meals to those in need. This expansion reflects OXO's dedication to addressing pressing environmental issues and enhancing community well-being through innovative food programs.
- Expanded nonprofit partnerships from 5 to 20 since 2020.
- Prevention of over 1,036 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to significant environmental benefits.
- Provided over 855,210 meals and rescued 1,015,774 pounds of food for redistribution.
- None.
Sustainable food systems and community food programs are the focus of all new grantees
In 2020, OXO signed on as a business member of
OXO's carefully curated group of grantees has steadily grown since joining
With its new group of nonprofit grantees, OXO has solidified its international reach from
GreenWave works with coastal communities throughoutNorth America to replicate and scale regenerative ocean farming—a zero-input, polyculture model that grows seaweed and shellfish. Their goal is to train and support 10,000 farmers by 2030 to catalyze the planting of regenerative ocean crops and yield meaningful economic and climate impacts.- Aux Arbes Citoyens, based in
France , builds a nationwide network of sustainable orchards in urban environments to increase access to healthy food. The group organizes volunteer groups to collect and distribute fruit from these mini orchards to those in need, strengthening local communities. - Eat REAL was founded in 2012 by health advocates wanting to improve and bring transparency to food systems in
U.S. -based schools. Its school certification model increases access to real, healthy food in schools by verifying that district food service leaders have made and maintained meaningful improvements to student menus. - Farmers for Climate Action works with farmers across
Australia to educate and influence key decision-makers to adopt economy-wide climate policies, ensuring farmers can remain prosperous long-term as the challenges of a changing climate, including extreme weather risk, come to bear. The Farmlink Project connects farmers and agricultural organizations that have surplus produce across theU.S. to food banks and access groups, acting as the link that makes food redistribution possible. In addition to feeding those in need,Farmlink Project aims to keep food waste out of landfills to continue to reduce harmful carbon emissions from reaching our atmosphere.The Giving Grove provides healthy calories and strengthens communities through a nationwide network of orchards that increase access to healthy food. Volunteers plant and care for fruit trees, nut trees, and berry brambles that improve urban environments, increase tree canopy and provide a sustainable source of free, organically grown food for neighborhoods facing high rates of food insecurity.- Second Harvest Japan increases food security in
Japan by getting healthy but otherwise discarded food from retailers, farmers, and manufacturers and redistributing it to those in need. The organization aims to strengthen the food lifeline and build a food safety net so that food banks are used as public assets in communities throughoutJapan . - Support + Feed is an intersectional nonprofit organization dedicated to creating an equitable, plant-based food system and combating food insecurity and the climate crisis. Founded in
Los Angeles byMaggie Baird , Support+Feed has expanded to tenU.S. cities, worked with over 80 community organizations, and supported local economies across the country. - Tafel Deutschland supports more than 2 million people in
Germany affected by poverty. The group recovers high-quality food that can no longer be sold and passes it on to people who cannot afford a balanced diet. With 60,000 helpers, the Tafel is one of the largest socio-ecological movements inGermany , saving around 265,000 tons of food every year. The Orchard Project is the only national nonprofit in theUK dedicated to the creation, restoration, and celebration of community orchards. Their vision is for every household to be within walking distance of a productive, well-cared-for, community-run orchard.
These organizations join an existing roster of global nonprofits making change both in their local communities and on a national scale, including:
- Big Green, based in
Colorado , creates healthy places where kids can learn and grow through outdoor learning environments and programming. Soul Fire Farm , based inPetersburg, New York , is a Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)-centered community farm committed to ending racism and injustice in the food system.- City Blossoms, based in
Washington, D.C. , is a nonprofit that cultivates the well-being of local communities through creative programming in kid-driven gardens. FareShare , based inLondon , is aUK -wide network of nonprofits working with the food industry to rescue good quality surplus food that would otherwise go to waste and redistribute it to community groups across theUK .- Food Recovery Network, based in
Washington, D.C. , is made up of 4,000 college students, dining providers, food suppliers, and local businesses in the fight against climate change and hunger. - Harlem Grown, based in
Harlem, NY , inspires youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition through their 13 agricultural sites and intensive streams of programming. Veni Verdi , based inParis, France , creates school vegetable gardens in urban areas with the aim of raising awareness among the next generation of growers.- OzHarvest, based in
Australia , is a leading food rescue operation feeding people in need and engaging the community to combat food waste, climate change, and hunger. Trust for Public Land , based inSan Francisco, California , creates parks and protects public land where they are needed most so that everyone will have access to the benefits and joys of the outdoors for generations to come.Rodale Institute , based inPennsylvania , is dedicated to growing the regenerative organic movement through rigorous research, farmer training, and consumer education.
To date, OXO's nonprofit partners have garnered impressive results in their efforts:
Sustainable Food Systems*
- 1,036 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions** prevented from entering the atmosphere. That's the equivalent of
- 2,571,573 miles driven by an average passenger vehicle
- 131 homes' energy use for 1 year
- 126,032,983 smartphones charged**
- Over 11,000 volunteers and 1,000 farmers engaged in OXO's
1% for the Planet-funded programming. Farmers participated in both virtual and in-person training to learn about how to integrate regenerative agriculture best practices.
Food Access & Recovery*
- 855,210 meals provided to those in need
- 1,015,774 pounds of food rescued and recovered for redistribution and meal creation
- 29,457,434 gallons of water saved via food recovery efforts
Food Education*
- Over 100,000 students and over 9,000 teachers engaged in OXO's
1% for the Planet-funded programming in over 300 schools - 739 hours education and training provided with over 190 workshops and events held
- 29 educational activities and curriculums created
"We're delighted by our partnership progress to date and are thrilled to continue to contribute to the inspiring on-the-ground results driven by our global nonprofit community," says
For more information on our
*Cumulative metrics included based on reported data and achievements shared from non-profit organizations since 2020 and through
**Greenhouse gas emissions calculations are based on the avoided emissions per pound of food diverted from landfill using the
About OXO
For over 30 years, OXO has been globally recognized for its groundbreaking, award-winning universal product design. Starting with the iconic OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler in 1990, OXO has paired innovation and purpose to create tools and gadgets that make everyday living better, every day. Today, OXO makes products that span several home categories: cooking, baking, cleaning, storage and organization, coffee, baby. The brand has won over 100 design awards worldwide; its products reside in the collection of the
About
About
Started in 2002 by
Look for our logo to purchase for the planet, learn more and join at onepercentfortheplanet.org/join.
Media Contacts:
For Helen of Troy Home & Outdoor, OXO
Senior PR Manager
acano@helenoftroy.com
View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oxo-announces-new-nonprofit-partners-as-part-of-its-1-for-the-planet-giving-commitment-301733661.html
SOURCE
FAQ
What is the significance of OXO's new nonprofit partnerships?
What impact has OXO made through its 1% for the Planet initiative?
How does the 1% for the Planet commitment affect HELE's brand reputation?