1 Million Trees to Be Planted in U.S. National Forests Thanks to Progressive Car Insurance Customers

U.S. National Forests damaged by wildfires, insects and diseases will be getting some much needed help with Progressive car insurance customers who chose to receive their documents electronically. Not only these customers saving trees by saving paper, but also more trees in their honor. Progressive began offering for planting trees in 2007 to help raise awareness about its program available. Since then, more than 1 million customers have signed up.

"Our customers rose to the challenge, and now we are following through on our commitment," said Christine Johnson, Progressive customers experienced General Manager. "When we started planting trees, we had the concept of the campaign, where is the end, but we are satisfied that led to such a significant result."

Progressive will provide funds for 1 million trees, Arbor Day Foundation, the country's leading nonprofit, conservation and educational organization dedicated to planting trees. The U.S. Forest Service identified a backlog of more than 1 million hectares, which must be reconsidered. Since 1990, the Arbor Day Foundation has helped to re-over 13 million trees.

"To encourage customers to electronic commerce is a great way for businesses to help the environment and to applaud Progressive do. Progressive's generous donations plant 1 million trees is really a significant gift to the environment," said John Rosenow, Chief Executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. "Through the planting of trees in our national forests, Progressive claims that a positive influence on a generation."

Although Progressive planting of trees in the campaign is now wrapping, it will continue to offer discounts if they are available for customers who choose to go paperless.

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The progressive group of insurance companies, in business since 1937 he has been one of the largest in the country's auto insurance groups, the largest seller of motorcycle and personal watercraft policies, the market leader in commercial auto insurance based on premiums.

Progressive is committed to becoming consumers' # 1 choice of auto insurance by providing competitive rates and innovative products and services that meet drivers' needs throughout their lifetimes, including superior online and customer service people, and the best in its class, 24 - hour claims service, such as its concierge level of claims service available at service centers located in major metropolitan areas throughout the United States.

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