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The yearly "foodprint" for the average American is ofter larger than their driving and flying footprints combined. This is because of the carbon emissions associated with growing, transporting, processing, packaging, retail, cooking and discarding all the good you will consume this year. Offsetting the impact of the food you eat is a wonderful way to support the construction of small-scale renewable energy projects around the United states.
Recycling, using CFL's, washing clothes in cold water and monitoring electricity use can all cut tons of CO2 out of your home footprint. The average American home's energy use produce about 12.5 tons of greenhouse gases each year. This is close to 15% of your annual carbon footprint, so imagine what a difference you can make by canceling out these emissions.
Because cars are a part of everyday life for many green-minded people, buying offsets is a great way to mitigate the impact of your driving. On average, 15% of your annual carbon footprint comes from driving, so imagine what a difference you can make by canceling out your auto emissions. It is important to also be conscious of your driving habits, and cut down when you can. But when you have to drive, its reassuring to know that you are still doing your part to limit your carbon footprint.
Dogs have a "carbon pawprint" of 1-3.5 tons per year, which mostly comes from the production and transportation of dog food. Help your pup have a carbon neutral year by purchasing carbon offsets that will help fund clean energy projects around the United States.
