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20,000 Trees and Counting: eReleases(R) Plants a Tree for Every Press Release Issued

Posted on: Wednesday, 22 April 2009, 07:22 CDT

Leading press release distribution hub launches GreenRelease(TM) program designed to help offset global warming

BALTIMORE, April 22 /PRNewswire/ -- eReleases (http://www.ereleases.com) today launched its GreenRelease(TM) program in which the press release distribution company will plant a tree for every press release it distributes. The company has already purchased more than 20,000 trees to be planted to represent the press releases eReleases(R) has issued since launching in 1998.

One of the largest programs of its kind in the press release industry, eReleases has partnered with Trees for the Future (http://www.treesftf.org), a non-profit organization that improves livelihoods in developing countries through beneficial tree planting and sustainable land management projects.

"With the GreenRelease program, eReleases can continue its effort of being the leader in paperless public relations while planting trees for future generations," said Mickie Kennedy, eReleases founder and CEO. "Trees planted as part of this campaign will help restore tree cover to tropical landscapes throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America."

A single tree can effectively remove about 50 pounds of carbon dioxide per year, replacing it with oxygen. In addition, trees provide shade, block winds, support birds and wildlife, prevent soil erosion, and play a role in cleaning groundwater.

eReleases(R) launched as an online alternative to mailing or faxing press releases to the media. The company leverages its email database of subscribing journalists as well as its relationship with a Tier-1 press release newswire to serve small and medium-sized businesses.

About eReleases

In its eleventh year of business, eReleases is the low-cost leader of press release distribution and writing services. eReleases was founded on the principle that professional press release writing and targeted press release distribution should not be out of reach for small and medium-sized businesses. The company earlier this year launched CauseWire(TM), (http://www.ereleases.com/causewire/) a press release service for nonprofit organizations. eReleases.com features press release tips and resources for visitors who want to learn more about press releases through its PR Fuel website and newsletter.

Contact: Mickie Kennedy Founder/CEO eReleases 1-888-792-3140 mickie@ereleases.com

http://www.ereleases.com

SOURCE eReleases

Source: PR Newswire

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