Imagine this, you work at a large company that offers on-site parking for free. There are enough parking spots for 50% of the employees. Because parking is free, everyone wants to drive their car into work and park on-site. Obviously, this situation is not sustainable since only 50% of people can actually park. So instead, …
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Carbon offsets continue to be a trending topic in sustainability. They’re becoming a key part of the climate strategies of businesses and other organizations. But what are they exactly? Here’s your quick guide: Carbon offsetting means you pay someone else to either reduce their own emissions or remove emissions from the atmosphere. You may be …
Can we carbon offset our way to a sustainable future? In short, no. Reducing carbon emissions needs to be our top priority when planning the impact we will have on the environment. Carbon Offsetting does not technically reduce your carbon footprint. Carbon offsetting funds projects that absorb or remove CO₂ from the atmosphere, but it’s …
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Whether you’re hosting a massive event or just throwing a party, making it a sustainable gathering does a lot these days to make your guests feel good about attending. And it’s good business, too! With sustainability being such a huge issue now, focusing on sustainability helps improve the brand image, leading to more loyal customers, …
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Clean Cooks – a local food pickup service designed by Dr. Katie Drake Sherer and Melessia Jones, with a goal to provide clean, healthy freezer meals to local families – is partnering with The Carbon Offset Company to plant trees for each meal sold. With The Carbon Offset Company, Clean Cooks is able to …
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The Carbon Offset Company is proud to announce that Midwest Meals is committed to planting a tree for every online order. “When I started Midwest Meals in 2016, having a positive impact on the world was at the forefront of my mind. Not only did we set out to help fight the obesity epidemic, but we also …
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Tree planting reaches far beyond carbon reduction. Of course our projects help the environment, but you’d be surprised by how much and in how many areas. In addition to carbon sequestration, many projects provide a range of additional ecosystem services that enhance biodiversity, preserve natural habitats, control erosion, reduce localized air and water pollution, and …
You see these buzz words in the news, on the internet, and even in the newspaper. Carbon emissions, air pollution, and greenhouse gases are everywhere. No, we’re being serious, they are literally everywhere. They’re in the air we breathe (and exhale), the food we eat, and the products we purchase and use. But, with great …
Air pollution, carbon emissions, and greenhouse gases: What does it all mean? Read More »
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an odorless gas that is important to life on Earth. CO2 is also known as a greenhouse gas; an excessive concentration of which disrupts the natural regulation of temperature in the atmosphere and causes global warming and climate change. Let’s take a look at the countries with the highest carbon emissions …
