Beijing Olympics - Earning a Green Medal http://carbonoffsets.tumblr.com/post/42723073... With the Olympics arriving in Beijing they have brought with them some strong environmental initiatives that will help keep a tradition of minimizing the carbon footprint of the games. According the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) solar power is being used to light the Olympic Village and the National Stadium, along with lawns, courtyards, and streets at several other venues.
Teaching Kids Green Habits http://reduceyourcarbonfootprint.blogspot.com... Everyone has heard that children absorb information, languages, routines, and habits at a very high level. Most adults can attribute a good portion of their lifestyle to their early years and what they were exposed to at that time. By making kids aware of their carbon footprint, and teaching them about green healthy living and biodiversity, we can help raise a generation of environmentally sensitive people.
Luxury Car Brand going Green for the Long Run http://begreen-carbonoffsets.blogspot.com/200... Mercedes Benz has announced that in seven years they will no longer be selling any petroleum-powered vehicles. This is the first announcement of its kind and a bold statement that I hope will be followed up by most other automobile manufactures at some point. The reduction in their corporate carbon footprint associated with such a change is substantial.
Staying Green at the Office ”“pt1 http://becomingcarbonneutral.wordpress.com/20... Many of us live a green life at home. Recycling, composting, and conserving energy (turning the lights off, unplugging unused electrical devices) but as soon as we get into our car and leave for the office we tend to let our green tendencies slide.
Vacation by Train ”“ Cleaner than you think http://carbonoffsets.wordpress.com/2008/07/09... One easy way for people to reduce their carbon footprint for their travels is to travel by train. According to the Environmental Defense Fund, traveling by rail produces nearly half the global warming pollution as compared to flying. In addition, traveling by train takes the traveler through some of the most scenic parts of the countryside.
10 Tips for a Greener Wedding http://carbonoffsets.tumblr.com/post/39510311... Having a green wedding is not only good for your carbon footprint, it is also a great way to raise awareness to your guests that they can go “green”¯ and still have a wonderful celebration all around. Here are ten easy tips for making your wedding a greener event.
Reel Mowers ”“ A Push in the Right Direction http://becomingcarbonneutral.wordpress.com/20... Despite the obvious negative impacts to a person carbon footprint, keeping a lush green lawn is what most people are familiar with so they can’t imagine transforming their yards into a native habitat with low-lying plants or better yet crops. The next best thing that people can do is pick up a reel mower.
Funding Forest Conservation with Carbon Offsets http://carbonoffsets.wordpress.com/2008/06/13... Forest Conservation helps reduce greenhouse emissions, preserve biodiversity, and improves rural livelihoods, and one of the best ways for consumers to help fund these projects is by purchasing carbon offsets.
