Sourgum Celebrates Planting 2,000 Trees

Sourgum’s Sustainable Mission Takes Root with 2,000 Trees Planted

Sourgum, a technology-driven waste and recycling company, reached an incredible milestone today: the company announced that they have planted more than 2,000 trees in recovering forests. 

Working with partnered nonprofit organizations, Sourgum has been able to make a huge impact in the waste and recycling industry. By planting a tree for every dumpster they service, they offset the carbon output from the service vehicle, making their entire company carbon neutral.

After planting 2,000 trees, Sourgum reflected on their progress and how exciting the journey has been thus far: 

“Our primary goal with this business is to make a positive impact on the world. With the right people, any company can bring about extraordinary change for the greater good. My team and myself have been fully committed to the global fight against climate change since day one and having planted over 2,000 trees is a huge milestone for us. We can not wait to see what’s in store for the future, as we strive to eliminate waste,” said Sourgum CEO and Co-Founder Joe DiNardi-Mack.

The steps that Sourgum took to successfully reach this goal were carefully organized and implemented:

• With the recent increase in forest fires throughout the country, particularly spanning from Colorado to California, Sourgum set into motion a proposal with One Tree Planted. 

• For every dumpster rented through the business, Sourgum makes a donation to One Tree Planted, an organization that specializes in reforestation efforts. Every rental is the equivalent to one tree planted to help heal forests around the world. All current planting is focused on the western United States at this time to help heal the wounds from the forest fires.

• Each tree planted goes even one step further. By planting a tree for every dumpster rental, Sourgum is able to offset the carbon emissions from the service vehicle to achieve carbon neutrality. According to One Tree Planted, a tree can absorb up to 48 pounds of carbon in the atmosphere each year.

About Sourgum

Sourgum is a technology and waste management company. Founded in 2019, Sourgum is on a mission to Sourgum is the first controlled marketplace for waste and recycling, delivering nationwide enterprise-grade service through a network of 5,000+ vetted local haulers. Sourgum owns the entire service experience through proprietary technology that provides real-time visibility and operational control. Founded by fourth-generation waste industry leaders, Sourgum eliminates the frustration of hidden fees, unreliable service, and fragmented vendor management. Sourgum’s platform powers the entire hauler network, enabling enforceable SLAs, verified service, and economies of scale that drive better pricing for customers. Sourgum is transforming the $100B+ waste and recycling industry with solutions that scale with your ambitions, all backed by leading investors including Spark Capital, Suffolk Technologies, and Founder Collective.