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Team China had it's first MMK Million activity last weekend.

We all went out to a suburban area of Shanghai called Songjiang on a nice Saturday morning, equipped with lots of coffee and a positive attitude to contribute to a better environment by planting some trees.

Once we arrived at this interesting botanic garden we suited up and planted over 12 trees, after which we enjoyed a delicious organic Chinese lunch made of quality local produce.

We were told about the benefits of tree planting and wanted to share several of these:

• An average size tree creates sufficient oxygen in one year to provide oxygen for a family of four.
• Planting trees in the right place around buildings and homes can cut air-conditioning costs up to 50 percent. 
• Planting trees for the environment is good as they are renewable, biodegradable and recyclable. 
• During photosynthesis, trees and other plants absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen.
• Trees keep in cheek the air and water pollution.
• Why planting trees is important is evident as they are the natural habitat of the animals and birds, as well as many endangered species.

Rio Goh