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Carbon offset methods
Plant a tree
Tree planting is one of the most common form of carbon offset. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen and wood, both of which are very useful for humans and other animals. At Carbon Footprint you can plant trees in either the UK or in Kenya.
Retire carbon dioxide credits
At Carbon Footprint we can purchase carbon dioxide credits from a Climate Exchange programme. These carbon credits are the result of energy reduction projects over past years, which are then sold on to organisations that have not been able to reach their targets. Buy purchasing carbon credits and not using them, they are retired so no other person or organisation can buy them - thus offsetting your carbon footprint.
Invest in Sustainable Technology Development
There are many sustainable technologies which are worth supporting either through donations or investment. These include:-:
renewable energy (wind, wave, solar, geothermal, benign hydro, biomass)
biomass fuel
waste to energy projects
recycling
super efficient vehicles
etc.
Donate energy efficient technologies
Another form of carbon offset, which is becoming more common, is supplying technologies, such as low energy light bulbs to worth while projects in developing countries. Your carbon footprint is effectively offset, since you have cause a reduction in carbon emissions elsewhere in the world.
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