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Friday, August 27th 2010
Cheap car insurance goes green with gogreencompare.com
Financial and environmental benefits are becoming more important to motorists but it has not always been possible to get both when taking out a car insurance policy. Now, a new concept in comparing cover has arrived to help consumers save money and g... click here to read more »
Wednesday, August 25th 2010
Special Offer for CarbonZero Federation Members
The co2balance team is pleased to announce that they have teamed up with fellow CarbonZero Federation members and eco-friendly office supplies company Coast to Coast Direct in an exciting new venture that will directly benefit Federation companies. ... click here to read more »
Tuesday, August 24th 2010
Aberdares Project Now Listed Under Gold Standard
co2balance continues to move forward in providing high quality carbon credits as our Aberdares Improved Cook Stoves Project is now listed on the Gold Standard Registry. This project is seeking to address numerous environmental, social and economic i... click here to read more »
What is a Carbon Footprint?
We all contribute to climate change every day. The carbon dioxide you produce by driving your car or heating and powering your home adds up quickly. You may be surprised by how much CO2 you are emitting each year. The typical UK household emits 5.48 tonnes of CO2 per year (not including travel) enough to fill 1.25 hot air balloons.
Use our Carbon Footprint calculator to calculate your personal impact and learn how you can take action to reduce or even eliminate your emissions of carbon dioxide.
A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact human activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced, measured in units of carbon dioxide. It is useful for individuals and organisations to conceptualise their personal (or organisational) impact in contributing to climate change. Carbon offsets are a tool to manage your unavoidable greenhouse gas emissions. They work by saving an equivalent quantity of greenhouse gases through investment in a project such as efficient cooking or renewable energy.
If you want to minimise your contribution to climate change, the calculation and monitoring of your carbon footprint is essential.
Find out about our Carbon Offset Projects