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.
By purchasing carbon offsets, individuals and businesses can offset their personal climate impact. While the green movement encourages reducing waste and lowering fossil fuel consumption, this is not always possible in our day-to-day lives. Carbon offsets fund renewable energy projects that reduce the amount of CO2 and methane released into the atmosphere. When you can't cut back, supporting these projects balances your own emissions, and contributes to a sustainable future for the planet.