Root to Fruit is a Malawian-European social enterprise, which strives to address global warming by providing individuals and businesses with an opportunity to be carbon neutral. With Root to Fruit, you can now offset the carbon emissions from your daily life, travels or business ventures, by purchasing and planting trees in Malawi. You will not only reduce your carbon footprint, but you will also
help contribute towards uplifting local communities. Formed in 2012, Root to Fruit is a partnership between Southbound Travel and Central African Wilderness Safaris (CAWS). Although it began on a small-scale with the goal of growing 10,000 seedlings, the project spearheaded by resident forestry expert Master Banda, has grown exponentially over the years and now operates as fully-fledged non-profit organization. The project currently employs a total of 21 staff members and operates four nurseries along the Northern Lakeshore of Malawi. Over the years, the project grew in number of seedlings and number of staff, under the watchful eye of Chintheche Inn Management and Master Banda, a retired Forest Guard and resident expert. The project attracted the interest of many parties, not the least of which was another environmentally-minded tour operator: Ralf Holmstrom of Southbound Travel. Holmstrom approached Chris Badger (CAWS Managing Director) to begin a partnership that would take the project to a whole new level; thus, Root to Fruit Ltd. Visit www,roottofruit.net to reduce your carbon footprint today!
