In Canada, we have lost approximately 35 percent of our bee colonies in the past three years to "colony collapse disorder," a series of symptoms with an unconfirmed cause or cure. It's alarming when you consider that bees pollinate roughly one third of the produce we eat.
One company that's been rallying for the bee for years is natural personalcare company Burt's Bees. This July, the company has commissioned Canadian jewelry designer Jenny Bird to design a honey bee health charm. Retailing for $24 at stores including The Bay and online at www.jenny-bird. com and www.burtsbees.ca, proceeds from the sales of the charm will be donated to the Pollinator Partnership.
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