The Ecological Answer to Excess Inventory in the U.S.- Goods for Good Helps Children and the Environment

New York City, March 9, 2010 -- In a recent study, Goods for Good's model of providing surplus goods to children in need was declared an environmentally friendly alternative to the common practice of disposal. Great Forest Inc., a leader in sustainability services, determined through their environmental impact report that companies who donate their excess inventory to Goods for Good have one-sixth the carbon footprint of those who opt for local disposal in landfills or through incineration.


Donating to  Goods for Good not only directly improves the lives of vulnerable children but also offers their corporate partners a business-savvy option for dealing with surplus inventory. Donors receive a tax-benefit for all donations, save on disposal costs, and free-up valuable warehousing space. Since 2006, G4G has rescued and delivered over 120 tons of basic materials, reaching over 510,000 children and their communities. Companies such as BIC, Pfizer and The Children's Place have made giving to G4G part of their regular routine. 

 

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"Goods for Good is providing a practical and sustainable service to mitigate two of the world's most pressing problems: extreme waste and need, and the results are encouraging."

-Richard Fuller, President and CEO of Great Forest Inc.

"By rescuing valuable items from disposal, we provide these children with the tools they need to gain an education and give them the chance for a better future."

-Melissa Kushner, Founder and Executive Director of Goods for Good

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Goods for Good matches excess goods from the United States with the needs of vulnerable children in the developing world. Through partnerships with companies in the United States and local organizations in Africa, we are able to provide much needed