Marry me with 5 trees
Dec 4th, 2007 by Katie
2012 Well here’s an innovative idea. How do you get couples to be climate friendly and stay friendly with each other (i.e. not get divorced)?
In the Sragen region of Java in Indonesia -a country criticised for its rapid deforestation -couples will apparently be required to fund the planting of 5 trees in their local area if they want to tie the knot.
And if they want to get divorced, they’ll have to stump up for 25 seedlings!
Legislating for green weddings… maybe we should put it to Mr Brown?!
Read the full story on the BBC website.
