Permission Click: Winnipeg-based startup to participate in month-long initiative
WINNIPEG, April 22, 2015 – Permission Click, a Winnipeg-based startup that’s digitizing permission slips, is proud to announce an initiative to plant trees in honor of Earth Day and Arbor Day. For the month following Earth Day, Permission Click will donate one tree in celebration of every school that goes digital. All for the collection of permission slips and payments with its online platform. Permission Click’s newest eco-friendly initiative.
For it aims to do more to reduce paper use and to be a green force in the community.
So this new initiative is about more than just saving paper. It also engages the local population in a broader conversation about sustainability and environmental responsibility.
By fostering a sense of community involvement, the initiative encourages individuals, families, and businesses to join in on the effort to minimize waste and make conscious choices. It contributes to educating the next generation. Students become aware of their impact on the environment. They are empowered to become stewards of nature, especially on the importance of our ecosystem and the intricate balance necessary for its health and vitality.
Moreover, it emphasizes the role trees play within it. It showcases how they absorb carbon dioxide, support wildlife, and contribute to cleaner air. This reinforces the idea that every small action counts towards a larger collective goal of preserving our planet for future generations.
Why Does This Matter?
According to data compiled by the World Resources Institute, Canada is one the world’s largest emitters of greenhouse gases per capita. By providing assistance this Earth Day, more trees will trap air pollutants and absorb greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. They also produce oxygen, which makes the air cleaner and safer to breathe.
Since Permission Click’s inception in 2014, tens of thousands of pieces of paper have been replaced with online permission slips. Those savings translate financially for schools, as well. One ream of approximately 500 sheets of paper can cost more than $7.00. Those seemingly small costs add up over time. Especially if the additional costs of toner and printer maintenance are considered. A 5,000 child district could expect to save more than $3,000 on these materials alone. This is further compounded by the hours of time spent distributing to students. Tallying up responses is automated by Permission Click.
Conclusion
The Permission Click platform establishes a direct connection between schools and parents. It allows teachers to create and distribute digital permission slips for activities such as class trips and club participation. These are sent directly to parents’ emails. Parents can easily approve these slips and make payments securely through the platform, which is PCI compliant and protected by Stripe.
Source: Permission Click
