HARRISBURG, Penn.–To mark Earth Day, PSECU said as a result of its 2020 “You Can Make a Difference” tree planting campaign, which encouraged its members to switch from paper to electronic banking statements, has resulted in more than 300 trees being planted.
As part of the campaign, for every ten accounts that enrolled in the service during the month, PSECU committed to plant one tree. As a result, 3,140 members made the switch.
PSECU said 314 trees are now set to be put into the ground at Willow Mill Park in Mechanicsburg, Penn. As part of a collaborative effort between the credit union and Silver Spring Township Parks and Recreation, facilitated by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).
“Once again, PSECU’s member-owners have taken action to help make a positive impact on our community,” said PSECU President and CEO George Rudolph. “With each paper statement averaging four pages each, these 3,140 e-Statement conversions will save more than 150,000 sheets of paper a year. To put it into perspective, that’s a stack of paper around 83 feet tall.”
Employees to Plant Trees
On April 24, volunteers will come together to plant the PSECU-donated trees on the grounds of the 18-acre municipal park starting at 9 a.m. DCNR recommended several tree varieties be planted to help reduce the impact of diseases and pests. The mix, sourced from Octoraro Native Plant Nursery, will likely include oak, maple, sycamore, redbud, dogwood, and other deciduous trees.
In addition, to commemorate Earth Day 2021, PSECU recently launched a new Bank Green initiative to urge its members to take advantage of the environmentally friendly digital tools and services it offers, like digital banking, bill payer service, and mobile deposit, among others.