Green Options » offset http://greenoptions.com/tag/offset Posts tagged 'offset' Tue, 22 May 2007 16:12:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Tip o’ the Day: Suggest a Tip, Win Wind Cards to Offset Your Life http://rebeccacarter.greenoptions.com/2007/05/22/tip-o-the-day-suggest-a-tip-win-wind-cards-to-offset-your-life/ http://rebeccacarter.greenoptions.com/2007/05/22/tip-o-the-day-suggest-a-tip-win-wind-cards-to-offset-your-life/#comments Tue, 22 May 2007 16:12:04 +0000 Rebecca Carter http://rebeccacarter.greenoptions.com/2007/05/22/tip-o-the-day-suggest-a-tip-win-wind-cards-to-offset-your-life/ Green Options is pleased to announce an extra incentive for suggesting a Tip o' the Day to Amy & Rebecca. If you suggest a tip that is later published, you'll receive two $5 Wind Power Cards from Renewable Choice Energy. That means you not only get to pass on the good word to our readers, but you can also offset your carbon emissions for one month, plus that of a friend or family member!

The funds go to support wind power projects across the country, from Minnesota to Wyoming.

Going green in your life is simple. First reduce your carbon footprint as much as you possibly can. Then, offset the rest. Or, let us help you! Suggest a tip - and if we publish it, we'll help you offset the equivalent of 2 months of carbon emissions. Just for typing up your idea and clicking Submit.

Rebecca says: Plus, who doesn't want to see their name in the glitzy lights of GreenOptions.com? It's a no-brainer!

 

 

 

]]> http://rebeccacarter.greenoptions.com/2007/05/22/tip-o-the-day-suggest-a-tip-win-wind-cards-to-offset-your-life/feed/ Superbowl XLI Catches The Green Wave http://michaeldestries.greenoptions.com/2007/01/30/superbowl-xli-catches-the-green-wave/ http://michaeldestries.greenoptions.com/2007/01/30/superbowl-xli-catches-the-green-wave/#comments Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:00:22 +0000 Michael dEstries http://michaeldestries.greenoptions.com/2007/01/30/superbowl-xli-catches-the-green-wave/ To the delight of green-minded football fans everywhere, it has been announced that Superbowl XLI will essentially go carbon-neutral with some green offsets planned by the NFL. According to Treehugger.com, hundreds of native tree saplings will be planted and renewable energy certificates purchased to balance the massive amount of emissions generated by the event.

In addition to the above, the Superbowl will also recycle souvenirs (and waste) and also donate uneaten food to charities. This is a bit of a precedent for one of America's largest sporting events and will hopefully be a permanent aspect.

Of course, the Superbowl is not the only sporting venue with environmental aspirations. The City of Manchester's pro footy team recently announced a plan to build a wind turbine to power their stadium and the homes around it. Set to go up this year, the turbine will produce 2MW of power and be visible from every seat! Here in the U.S., with the winds blowing off of Lake Erie at a good clip, I know the Buffalo Bills stadium could benefit from a similar course of design!

Check out the TH article for more info — and be sure to check out the eco-friendly Superbowl ads this year as well! Pass the pizza!

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