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Greenhouse Gases 

Carbon is simply the generic term used to represent a number of different gases present in the atmosphere. The most prevalent gas is carbon dioxide (CO2). Other potentially harmful gases include nitrous oxide (N2O), methane (CH4), ozone (O3) and chlorofluorocarbons (CFC). For the purpose of global warming and offsetting, each of these gases is represented as an amount equivalent to one unit of carbon dioxide; in other words, a carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2E). The measurement recognized in the carbon industry is the metric ton, or about 2,205 pounds.
 

Our Activities = Carbon Emissions

 
Each day when we turn on our lights, heat and cool our homes, drive to work or fly on an airplane, we contribute to the rapidly increasing levels of greenhouse gases. This has been occurring for decades, but now we are using more energy and continue to destroy the natural absorption capabilities of the planet. This has thrown off the natural balance between gas levels in the atmosphere and the Earth's ability to collect and store them. Increased greenhouse gases cause many changes to our environment, the most significant being global warming. Global warming causes changes including shrinking glaciers, lengthening of growing seasons and shifts in plant and animal ranges. We must act now and do our part to reduce our carbon footprints and impact on our most cherished resource, the Earth.
 

What Can We Do?

 
Learn to reduce greenhouse gases, save money and save the environment.
 

Things to do at home or work include:

  • Don’t use disposable plates, cups or silverware.
  • Set your water heater to 115 degrees.
  • Install energy-efficient appliances.
  • Insulate your walls and attic.
  • Unplug appliances and electronics when not in use.
  • Reduce, reuse, and recycle.
  • Turn off the water while you brush your teeth and wash the dishes.
  • Replace incandescent light bulbs with compact florescent light bulbs.
  • Wash your clothes in cold or warm water instead of hot.
 

Things to do for your car:

  • Ensure proper tire inflation.
  • Clean or replace the air filter as recommended by manufacturer.
  • Have regular tune-ups performed.
  • Ensure emission control systems are functioning properly.
  • Carpool or drive less. 
When you have done these things to reduce your footprint, you can easily become carbon neutral with our offsets!

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Carbon Footprint
noun. The amount of carbon dioxide, and other greenhouse gases, produced by an individual, family or business within a given time period, such as a month or year.

Example: carbon footprint describes the environmental impact of carbon emissions, measured in units of carbon dioxide.

 

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