Top 15 Initiatives to Benefit the Planet, according to the French

French magazine Clin D’Oeil just published their list of the Top 15 Initiatives to Benefit the Planet, and 1% For The Planet ranked second for their digital music compilation that came out at the beginning of this year. The passage below (or what I can gather from guessing French words) describes the organization’s mission, rapid growth in the past few years, and debut of the digital music compilation that directly benefits member-non-profits.

1% for the Planet joins some interesting company on the list.

Number 8 is a rice-crispy treat turned into a hamburger:

Number 5 is this ad campaign that would never make it past the drawing board in the United States:

For more about the 1% For The Planet digital music compilation, visit music.onepercentfortheplanet.org

1% for the Planet: The Music Vol. 1

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Backbone client 1% for the planet has released an all-digital music compilation that includes rare and exclusive tracks donated by 40 different artists. It will be available exclusively through the holidays via eco download card in Patagonia retail stores, and on iTunes and in other retail locations starting January 5th.

Artists include among others: Jack Johnson, Jackson Browne, Josh Ritter, Mason Jennings, and my personal favorite, Grace Potter.

1% member organizations also have the option of including a widget on their website that allows visitors to preview the tracks and download directly.

Retail price for all 40 tracks is 9.98: good deal, great cause! All proceeds go to 1%-selected non-profits.