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Our Partnership with One Tree Planted

by Jeanny Burce in Katharē Hair Tips
Let's be more eco-friendly!
Imagine this:
You shop for some of your favorite products on the Kathare Hair Care website, get a good bargain, then realize that by doing so you are giving back to the planet by planting one tree on your behalf.
It means for every 52-56 pesos (1 dollar, peso value depends on dollar currency exchange) you donate, you have planted a tree which is equivalent to 1 tree that can grow for the longest time possible!
One Tree Planted is an online donating platform to give back to our environment. Shop sustainable at Kathare Hair Care by checking out One Tree Planted on your next order.
Watch how One Tree Planted makes use of your donations:
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