Q & A
Some of you have been asking some really great questions about Project 7 and we thought we would share these questions and answers with the rest of the community. Hopefully you learn something new!
Q: What was the first product Project 7 produced?
A: Bottled Water.
Q: What was the inspiration behind Project 7?
A: The 7 deadly sins.
Q: What is Project 7’s mission statement?
A: Change the Score.
Q: What Project 7 cause supports Micro Bank and Fair Trade initiatives?
A: Build the Future
Q: What Project 7 cause supports Creation Care and the Rainforest Alliance?
A: Save the Earth
Q: What year was Project 7 started?
A: 2008
Q: What products does Project 7 offer today?
A: Bottled spring water, gum, mints, and t-shirts.
Q: What is 7 Day?
A: A day out of every month where Project 7 volunteers at a local charity that is already working to “change the score.”
Q: How is P7 different from other companies that give back?
A: We give away over 50% of our profits with a annual minimum guarantee
Q: How do I get involved with Project 7?
A: Go to Project7.com and sign up to volunteer or to start a local 7 day
Q: How will I know that my money is going to these projects?
A: December of each year, scanned check images to the organizations that have received funds will be online and you can track their progress the entire year.
Q: Who chooses the final Project 7 charity for each cause?
A: You the consumer on our website www.project7.com
Q: What are Project 7’s t-shirts made out of?
A: 5 recycled plastic bottles and organic cotton?
Q: Where are all of Project 7 products made?
A: All products are made in the USA
Q: What is the minimum Project 7 will donate in 2009?
A: A baseline of $105,000 every year. That equals $15,000 per each of the 7 causes to equal $105,000
Q: Can I suggest an organization to receive Project 7’s contribution money?
A: Yes! Send them to our website www.project7.com and there is a non profit application they can fill out.
Q: How does Project 7 stay “green” when it uses so much plastic?
A: We source water regionally in the country to keep shipping low. We make our clothing out of recycled plastic bottles. We constantly are looking for proven technology in water bottles that improve the environment such as 25% blended RPET bottles that are currently being tested
Q: Is Project 7 owned by a big corporation?
A: No, Project 7 is an independently owned company with no affiliations or outside ownership to other corporations.
Q: Where is Project 7 based out of?
A: Southlake, TX. Dallas Fort Worth
Q: Does project 7 donate locally nationally or globally?
A: You the consumer decides annually in our online vote in December. They have to be a U.S. Based charity but can be resourcing areas of need locally or abroad.
Q: Who is the Founder of Project 7?
A: Tyler Merrick and his wife Taylor Merrick
Q: Is Project 7 a for profit company or a non profit company?
A: Project 7 is a for profit company that gives half of its profit annually. You cannot legally be a not for profit company and sell products for a profit.
