Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Links and contacts to help individuals and businesses learn how to reduce their CO2 footprint:
Links for Individuals
Name Description
Carbon Fund First, calculate the carbon dioxide (CO2) you release to the atmosphere by your lifestyle, and then take action to offset your carbon emissions.
Carbon Footprint Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint through planting a tree, purchasing carbon dioxide credits, investing in or donating to companies researching and developing renewable energy projects, and/or buying energy-efficient technologies.
American Forests Promote tree planting in your community or public space, and learn the right way to plant a tree. Calculate the CO2 generated by your use of fossil fuels and determine the number of trees it will take to remove that amount of CO2 from the atmosphere.
20 Simple Steps to Reduce Global Warming Run your dishwasher only with a full load. Wash clothes in warm or cold water, not hot. Reduce waste. These are three of the many simple steps listed to save energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.


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Contact Information for Organizations
Name Description Contact Information
Plains CO2 Reduction (PCOR) Partnership Learn how the PCOR Partnership can help your organization reduce its carbon footprint by taking advantage of practical and environmentally sound carbon storage options, including value-added options. Members have access to data, capabilities, and expertise and have the opportunity to participate in demonstration projects, share lessons learned, and receive recognition through the PCOR Partnership's spectrum of outreach and education activities. Ed Steadman
EERC Senior Research
  Advisor
EERC PCOR Partnership
  Program Manager
(701) 777-5279
esteadman@undeerc.org


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