Wangari Pillows

Herstory Portrait: Wangari Maathai (1940 – 2011) was a Kenyan environmental activist. She founded the Green Belt Movement in the 1970s seeking to promote environmental conservation in Kenya and Africa. She became the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004 for “her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace.”

Wangari

Wangari

Make a statement with our eco-friendly "Cartoon Style Sneaker with Plant in Background" design. With every purchase, you'll be planting a tree and helping to combat climate change. As the famous environmentalist, Wangari Maathai, said, "The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." Take action and make a positive impact with every step you take. "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." - Chinese Proverb

Take a step towards a greener future with our cartoon-style beige sneaker! For every product purchased, we plant a tree to help combat climate change. As the famous environmentalist, Wangari Maathai said, "The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." So let's all do our part and make a difference, one step at a time."The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it." - Robert Swan"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." - Chinese Proverb

Episode 21 Panel - Wangari remembers her childhood