How to Buy Carbon Offsets

As more and more people become conscious of the health of our environment, individuals and businesses are looking for ways to contribute personally. Recycling, fuel-efficient vehicles, solar heating and geothermal energy are increasing in use each year. Global warming is researched heavily in universities all over the world. A carbon offset can be purchased by an individual or business to negate or balance your carbon dioxide output, the main component of greenhouse gas.

Instructions

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  Research thoroughly before purchasing a carbon offset. There is abundant information on the Internet and through environmental health publications. Typically, you want to shop for price and make sure the contribution goes to funding for clean air study. Scrutinize the company as you would a charity and ask them to produce proof of where their funds go.

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  Contact different carbon credit companies for different purposes. Different organizations are set up for flying, vehicles or business-related energy uses.

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  Track your personal or business contribution commonly known as a carbon footprint. This will help you gauge the number of carbon offsets you should purchase. Make a list of all of your activities that cause carbon dioxide emission. Besides the obvious, identify long-distance shipping, household energy use or the production of the most common products you use.

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  Give a gift to someone else with carbon offsets. Some companies will send the gift with a birthday or Christmas card. This is especially useful for businesses to help advertise the health consciousness of your organization.