Dear Friends,

Optimism about our planet’s future

Who could possible say that there is no global warming? Clearly the world is heating up from burning fossil fuels faster than anyone anticipated? Islands are now disappearing with the rising seas. Storms are fierce, and 2007 is scheduled to be the hottest year in recorded history. The wonderful polar bear is the latest to join the endangered species’ list. Who could possible say that the destruction of our environment is not taking place at a record pace? It clearly is. Who could possibly say our future as a planet is not threatened with extinction? Scientists now state this possibility. Worst still, our world is not in steady hands as it is being driven over the looming environmental cliff.

Even faced with this dangerous reality, we are optimistic. We believe more companies will become environmentally conscious and more customers will demand “non-harmful” products. Companies that pollute, produce toxic plastic, destroy forests or create landfills will suffer financially. Consumers will select companies that foster life, protect wildlife and natural resources and promote recycling. We see a tidal wave of change coming in how customers choose their products and how companies manufacture their goods. This trend gives us great hope.

We also are optimistic because of the children. Kids get it that this world is in a precarious state. They understand that we have to conserve our precious drinking water and protect our wildlife. It is natural for children to be environmentalists. We hope they grow up and save us all.

We ask you to join us in promoting the recycled message. Buying products which don’t harm our environment and supporting companies which produce recycled products are just two ways to help. Let your pocketbook help protect our tigers, lions, whales and polar bears. Changing your lifestyle to incorporate the 3 Rs (reduce, reuse and recycle), is an excellent and necessary step. Helping promote the 3 Rs in your community is another. We also ask you to have the awareness to actively join us in being optimistic about our future. Our optimism about our planet’s future can only be real if you and your friends commit yourself to recycling.

We have put together this information packet for you to learn more about O’BON and our products. By going to our website at www.obon.us, you’ll learn even more. We ask you for your support, let others know about our work and our products.

Thanks,
John Davis
Ivan Hoo