Offset your car's annual carbon dioxide (C02) pollution


Turns out even my Prius, as little as I drive it (I live close to work), releases about 2,000 lbs of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year. On the other hand, my wife's Honda Element 5 times that in the same period!

If you're interested in off-setting the amount of carbon you release by supporting an equal amount of clean energy production elsewhere, check out Terrapass. The company's new to me, so am still in the process of determining their credibility, but so far everything seems kosher. Here's how it works:


Each year, the average car emits about 10,000 lbs (three times its weight!) in carbon dioxide pollution – a leading cause of global warming.

You buy a TerraPass.

TerraPass funds clean energy projects that reduce industrial carbon dioxide emissions.

Your TerraPass is third-party certified to reduce the equivalent of your car’s carbon dioxide pollution.

-www.terrapass.com


Posted: Sat - May 6, 2006 at 10:26 AM          

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