In 2005, the United States of America came in 7th highest among 50 countries ranked for their greenhouse gas emission. With pollution consuming the world nowadays, taking a stand is necessary in order to conserve the environment for the present and future. However, one must understand their role in pollution to do so, and for that the Carbon Footprint Calculator comes in handy.
The Carbon Footprint Calculator will help create a footprint analysis for individuals based on three things: the size and zip code of their homes to calculate the house’s energy consumption, the miles traveled per vehicle in a whole year along with the type of car, and the number of round-trip flights taken per year.
In addition, the Carbon Footprint Calculator can also create a business’ footprint analysis by providing basic information about the organization or company such as its type, its facilities and assets, and company transportation particulars, the latter which including air travel.
Once the analysis is created, clients can try to reduce their carbon footprints without disrupting their routines or businesses. Certain elements of one’s carbon footprints are inevitable; therefore, rather than trying to eliminate them altogether, carbon footprints can be balanced by different means, such as carbon offsetting.
Carbon offsetting through Offset Alliance is completed in 4 steps. Step one is calculating how much one contributes in pollution through the Carbon Footprint Calculator. Step 2 is to purchase an offset, which automatically makes the customer a sponsor of a carbon reducing project that would be later funded. In the 3rd step an email confirmation of the funding of the project will be sent along with a confirmation number that links the client to the project. Finally, in step 4, relevant labels, luggage tags and certificates are mailed to prove that the customer is a certified offsetter.
Common Questions:
Q. What are the side effects of the increase in carbon?
A. With carbon dioxide (CO2) production increasing, its levels in the environment are creating changes in weather patterns and destroying habitats.
Q. How can I reduce my carbon footprint?
A. The purchase of offsets is one way of doing so, because once users calculate their carbon footprints using the Carbon Footprint Calculator, they can set certain goals and new routines to decrease their carbon emissions.
Q. What types of offsets can I purchase?
A. Clients who purchase offsets can help in funding projects such as landfill gas capture, reforestation and green energy like wind and solar energy.
So now, people can realize their role in affecting their environment by computing their carbon footprints for free. With that done, they can participate in conserving the environment and fighting off the negative impacts of pollution by purchasing an offset for as low as $6.88 per metric ton. Finally a way to make a positive difference!
