Through our partnership with Greenspark, Bayou with Love will support our commitment to regeneration and sustainability by planting three trees per order received. In celebration of Earth Day 2024, these trees will be planted through EarthLung’s Mangrove Restoration Project in Kenya, which has an immense positive impact on local communities, biodiversity and the environment. Mangroves, which are coastal wetland habitats mainly found in tropical regions with unique trees and plants, are crucial ecosystems for a variety of wildlife. In the fight against climate change, these mangroves stabilize the coastline to prevent erosion of the land and also help to prevent the absorption of large quantities of carbon emissions. Additionally, coastal communities rely on these ecosystems for their livelihoods by contributing to the overall health of coastal environments, enhancing fisheries, promoting sustainable practices, and mitigating the impact of natural disasters, aiming to break the cycle of poverty in these coastal communities. A number of local animal species, who rely on the mangroves for food and shelter, are being supported as well. Two main methods of mangrove planting are currently being implemented: nurseries and direct planting. Both methods are challenging, time consuming and physically demanding, along with the rigorous process of monitoring, reporting, verification, and then publishing the data collected.

Additionally, 100 trees will be planted through this project for every engagement ring purchased. Through this important project, for every 10,000 trees planted, 20 work days are generated for local community members.The carbon reduction has proven to be significant, with an estimated 0.31 tonnes of CO2 sequestered per tree. Read about the project here and learn more by visiting our profile on Greenspark.