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You Know, Carbon Credits Don't Actually Offset Your Carbon Footprint

In looking closely at the companies that sell carbon credits, it becomes clear they have found a clever way to profit off guilt over climate change.

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Slim down that Thick Carbon booty...

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Calculate Your Carbon Footprint

Calculate your carbon footprint with Terra Pass!  That’s Caring uses TerraPass to purchase carbon offsets for every gift basket we ship!  You too can purchase carbon offsets for your household, business or travels!

http://www.terrapass.com/individuals-families/carbon-footprint-calculator/

[eezeer-blog]

Being A Better Traveler In 2012

The end of one year always brings reflection on what what the new year will bring.   As we look forward to our future travels here at Eezeer we ponder what we can do to be better travelers in 2012. 

After some reflection on being a better traveler, I've come up with  five things we can all do in 2012 to be better travelers all around.    

1) There is nothing more important than the environment. Without the environment we have nothing, so while travel will go on, consider buying carbon off sets.  Carbon offsets allow you to purchase credits that go towards developing ways to off set your carbon offset as you travel. 

There are many carbon offset providers, but not all providers are equal in what they offer the environment. Do some homework on your carbon offset provider, look into how they help the environment and make sure they are reputable in doing what they say they do.  

While I do not endorse TerraPass, they are a long standing established travel carbon offset provider that practices what they preach. 

2) Few things frustrate passengers in an airport more than airport security lines. While long security lines may at times be out of the control of the passengers, be a good traveler and be prepared when you get to the end of the line. Be aware of the airport's security requirements, shoes on or off? Laptop in or out?  Metal, keys, mobile phones in a jacket pocket or in you bag.  When you get  to the front of the line, just go, don't start getting ready  to go, those behind you will appreciate it. 

3) Food is all around you in the airport, eating poorly is tempting, but it simply isn't good for you.  When choosing meal options, rather than being drawn to fast food, greasy food, consider eating healthier, maybe a chicken salad sandwich instead of a chicken nugget or a salad instead of a fast food burger with lettuce on it. 

Be nice to your body and being a healthier eater will make your travels easier. 

4) It is easy to turn a blind eye to travelers while going to and from wherever it is you're headed to or from. As you pass through the terminal, gate area, plane, keep an eye out for travelers you may be able to help.   Some travelers don't know where they are headed, some need a hand getting a bag in the overhead, some need someone to mediate between them and an airline, others simply need a helping hand. 

Don't assume someone else will help them and its not your responsibility … we're all in this together … so it is your responsibility. 

5) Share your opinions and experiences … yes this is slightly self serving. We here at Eezeer believe that sharing your opinions and experiences helps other travelers positively and we'd like you to help us help others. 

Traveling? Tweet us at @eezeer, find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/eezeer and when you're on the road use our mobile app, at eezeer.com/mobile,  to enter your experiences and opinions into our data base. 

There are countless ways in which you can be a better traveler in 2012.   Let us know how you plan to be a better traveler, we'd love to know!

Safe Travels!

-Gary 

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BoA-ML, TerraPass in California CO2 offset deal

LONDON Oct 11 (Reuters) - Bank of America Merrill Lynch has joined forces with U.S.-based carbon portfolio manager TerraPass Inc in a bid to enter the nascent Californian emissions market, the bank said on Tuesday.Under the deal, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Commodities Group has the option to purchase and bring to market several million California carbon offsets from TerraPass through 2020, which will be compliant with the California Air Resources Board's standards.The value of the deal was not disclosed.The offsets will be generated from agricultural methane projects located throughout the United States, the bank said.In the absence of federal U.S. climate legislation, California's fledgling emissions market could grow to one of the largest in the world.California is expected to approve the final design of its cap-and-trade rules this month, which should boost liquidity."By acting as a first mover in California, we are positioning ourselves as the offset provider of choice for companies that will need to become compliant under these new regulations," said Abyd Karmali, global head of carbon markets at the bank's global commodities group.

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BoA-ML, TerraPass in California CO2 offset deal

The value of the deal was not disclosed.The offsets will be generated from agricultural methane projects located throughout the United States, the bank said.In the absence of federal U.S. climate legislation, California's fledgling emissions market could grow to one of the largest in the world.California is expected to approve the final design of its cap-and-trade rules this month, which should boost liquidity."By acting as a first mover in California, we are positioning ourselves as the offset provider of choice for companies that will need to become compliant under these new regulations," said Abyd Karmali, global head of carbon markets at the bank's global commodities group.

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BoA-ML, TerraPass in California CO2 offset deal

LONDON Oct 11 (Reuters) - Bank of America Merrill Lynch has joined forces with U.S.-based carbon portfolio manager TerraPass Inc in a bid to enter the nascent Californian emissions market, the bank said on Tuesday.Under the deal, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Commodities Group has the option to purchase and bring to market several million California carbon offsets from TerraPass through 2020, which will be compliant with the California Air Resources Board's standards.The value of the deal was not disclosed.The offsets will be generated from agricultural methane projects located throughout the United States, the bank said.In the absence of federal U.S. climate legislation, California's fledgling emissions market could grow to one of the largest in the world.California is expected to approve the final design of its cap-and-trade rules this month, which should boost liquidity."By acting as a first mover in California, we are positioning ourselves as the offset provider of choice for companies that will need to become compliant under these new regulations," said Abyd Karmali, global head of carbon markets at the bank's global commodities group.

[elmapmullens-blog]

BoA-ML, TerraPass in California CO2 offset deal

LONDON Oct 11 (Reuters) - Bank of America Merrill Lynch has joined forces with U.S.-based carbon portfolio manager TerraPass Inc in a bid to enter the nascent Californian emissions market, the bank said on Tuesday.Under the deal, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Commodities Group has the option to purchase and bring to market several million California carbon offsets from TerraPass through 2020, which will be compliant with the California Air Resources Board's standards.The value of the deal was not disclosed.The offsets will be generated from agricultural methane projects located throughout the United States, the bank said.In the absence of federal U.S. climate legislation, California's fledgling emissions market could grow to one of the largest in the world.California is expected to approve the final design of its cap-and-trade rules this month, which should boost liquidity."By acting as a first mover in California, we are positioning ourselves as the offset provider of choice for companies that will need to become compliant under these new regulations," said Abyd Karmali, global head of carbon markets at the bank's global commodities group.