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  Clean Cooks – a local food pickup service designed by Dr. Katie Drake Sherer and Melessia Jones, with a goal to provide clean, healthy freezer meals to local families – is partnering with The Carbon Offset Company to plant trees for each meal sold. With The Carbon Offset Company, Clean Cooks is able to […]

The Carbon Offset Company is proud to announce that Midwest Meals is committed to planting a tree for every online order. “When I started Midwest Meals in 2016, having a positive impact on the world was at the forefront of my mind. Not only did we set out to help fight the obesity epidemic, but we also

Tree planting reaches far beyond carbon reduction. Of course our projects help the environment, but you’d be surprised by how much and in how many areas. In addition to carbon sequestration, many projects provide a range of additional ecosystem services that enhance biodiversity, preserve natural habitats, control erosion, reduce localized air and water pollution, and

You see these buzz words in the news, on the internet, and even in the newspaper. Carbon emissions, air pollution, and greenhouse gases are everywhere. No, we’re being serious, they are literally everywhere. They’re in the air we breathe (and exhale), the food we eat, and the products we purchase and use. But, with great

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an odorless gas that is important to life on Earth. CO2 is also known as a greenhouse gas; an excessive concentration of which disrupts the natural regulation of temperature in the atmosphere and causes global warming and climate change. Let’s take a look at the countries with the highest carbon emissions

The Carbon Offset Company is proud to announce that Schwartz Mazda is committed to planting 15 trees for each new and used vehicle sold, offsetting the first year emissions of that vehicle. “At Schwartz Mazda, we have been able to enjoy many generations in business on this beautiful, clean and healthy earth. So we feel

You may be surprised to learn that the average U.S. household produces 7.5 tons of CO2 equivalents per year. You may also be surprised to learn that there are many things you can do to help reduce your carbon footprint in your own home on a daily basis. These small changes in our daily habits

Carbon emissions can seem like a problem so big that individuals can’t even begin to make a difference or put a dent in – But this definitely isn’t the case! It’s important to first understand exactly what carbon emissions are, how they are affecting our environment, and what we can do as individuals to collectively

Climate change can definitely be overwhelming. The science behind it is complex and real solutions require action on a global scale, but there are choices you can make in your day-to-day life to lessen your personal impact on the environment. Let’s have a look at some of them. First, what is a carbon footprint? A

You may be wondering… ‘What is a carbon footprint, how can it be offset, and how would this benefit my business?’ Let’s look at what carbon offsetting means for you and your business. What is a carbon footprint? A carbon footprint, by definition, is the amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due