To earn the CarbonFree® Product Certification, the GoECOlife™ SOHO 8-Sheet ULTRA-QUIET™ Paper Shredder underwent a rigorous product life-cycle assessment performed by WSP Group to determine the carbon footprint. In addition to using energy-saving technology, GoECOlife™ reduced the remaining carbon footprint through support of Carbonfund.org’s third-party validated renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects.

“We put our shredder through Carbonfund.org’s CarbonFree® Product Certification because of its rigor and third party life-cycle assessment,” said Sam Lee, spokesperson for GoECOlife™. “The Certification provides a credible way for consumers to differentiate products that minimize their impact on climate change and the environment.”

The personal GoECOlife™ shredder utilizes an energy-saving technology that prevents vampire energy waste when the shredder is not in use and plugged in. The shredder is manufactured with materials that meet Restriction of Hazardous Substances standards (RoHS-compliant) and is packaged with recycled, partially recycled and/or biodegradable materials.

The shredder is available at this link on Costco.com (online only); also, Costco.com is running a promotion through February on the paper shredder! The promo includes a $20 instant rebate, a 12-pack of CarbonFree® Certified GoECOlife™ Lubricant Sheets, an “Envy Green” Reusable Canvas Tote and a “Green Facts” Mouse Pad.

You can also learn more about Carbonfund.org’s CarbonFree® Certified Label and Product Certification by visiting www.carbonfund.org/products.

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Individual action, whether by an individual, a group, family, or a business or organization matters more than ever to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Action also shows you support a clean energy future, and environmental sustainability in pursuing economic growth in our country and abroad.

If you’ve never calculated your carbon footprint before, consider doing so today. It’s easy. Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint and offset the rest to be carbon neutral today. By offsetting, you balance out the emissions you can’t avoid by supporting third-party validated carbon reduction projects in renewable energy, energy efficiency and/or reforestation. Carbonfund.org lets you choose the type of project to support. You can do all this at Carbonfund.org’s website. Click here to get started.

The average carbon footprint of an American is about 24 metric tons a year, or 50,000 pounds of CO₂ a year! So take action today on your carbon footprint. A simple preset option that Carbonfund.org offers is ZeroCarbon™ to offset your carbon footprint in support of carbon reduction projects. The option is available for both individuals and families at Carbonfund.org’s carbon calculator. If you’re affiliated with or run a business, be sure to check out Carbonfund.org’s business calculator and preset options. You can make 2010 a carbon neutral year. Get started today!

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“We are proud to partner with Samsung and offset the company’s presence at ICES 2010,” said Eric Carlson, Carbonfund.org’s president. “It’s one of the ways that Samsung is demonstrating initiative on protecting our environment, while helping to create awareness that everyone should Reduce What They Can, Offset What They Can’t™ to fight climate change today.” Samsung is offsetting in support of the Tensas River Nat’l Wildlife Refuge Reforestation Project.

Samsung’s commitment to the environment is also expressed in its Plug-In To eCycling program, which promotes and fosters opportunities for consumers to donate or safely recycle their used electronics and replace them with new environmentally-friendly models. At the show, Samsung is unveiling its eco-design and energy efficient products including LED (light-emitting diode) TVs, 30″ free-standing induction ranges and other products.

The company released a survey it conducted in November that found a full 45 percent of respondents say they’d be a lot more likely to purchase consumer electronics from a company that produces energy efficient products. While 74 percent of consumers feel it is their duty to save the planet for future generations, 60 percent also cite saving money as a leading reason for trying to be more environmentally conscious.

Please visit www.carbonfund.org/business to learn more about how you can reduce and offset the carbon footprint of your business or event by supporting third-party validated carbon reduction projects in the US and abroad. You can also learn about Samsung’s environmental commitment and programs at www.samsung.com/green.

Images Courtesy of CNET/CBS Interactive, Engadget/AOL News

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As the U.S. Census Bureau today kicks off a three-month national road tour to raise awareness of the 2010 Census, Carbonfund.org is donating the carbon offsets for the Road Tour, supporting third-party validated renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects worldwide.

With 13 vehicles traveling to communities across America from January through March, the 2010 Census Road Tour provides an engaging, interactive experience to help the public understand the importance of participating in the April 1 Census. The Tour itself consists of a national vehicle and 12 regional vehicles that will traverse each of the 12 Census Bureau-identified regions.

Carbonfund.org calculated the 223 metric tons offset donation by calculating the 2010 Road Tour’s carbon footprint including the total distance to be traveled, combined with the number of vehicles and miles per gallon. The donated carbon offsets of the Road Tour will support third-party validated carbon reduction projects which are helping to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions.

You can do your part to reduce and offset your carbon footprint in the new year by visiting the Carbonfund.org website, www.carbonfund.org. To learn more about the Road Tour, please visit the 2010 Census page.

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Through the environmental leadership and support of donors, Carbonfund.org in 2009:

• Reached 5 billion pounds of CO₂ reduced through carbon reduction projects around the globe;

• Supported innovative projects like India’s Neria low-impact hydroelectric project which generates clean power, helps create jobs and local investment in clean technologies;

• Received the Climate, Community and Biodiversity Standards (CCBS) and Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS) dual validation for the 1,870 acre Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Reforestation Project in Louisiana;

• Certified new products including Motorola’s Renew W233 mobile phone as CarbonFree®, the leading carbon neutral product label in the world;

• Joined the 1Sky, 350, TckTckTck, and the Clean Energy Works coalitions;

• Was featured in USA Today, US News, Mother Nature Network, among many others, and participated in Earth Day on the National Mall;

• Participated in Maya Lin’s What is Missing? campaign on deforestation;

• Added Motorola, Transamerica, Samsung and numerous small and start-up businesses to the CarbonFree® business program, promoting the message: “Reduce What You Can, Offset What You Can’t™.”

Please take a moment and make a year-end, tax deductible donation to Carbonfund.org to support our programs and projects. Help Carbonfund.org get to 10 billion pounds of CO₂ reduced. For every $20 you donate, Carbonfund.org will also plant a tree in your honor.

December 31^st is almost here so please, donate now.

Thank you!

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You can help someone reduce their carbon footprint, from as little as $10 or a custom donation amount, and within minutes- even seconds- receive a framable e-certificate made out in your recipient’s name.

The e-certificate recognizes their support for renewable energy, energy efficiency or reforestation projects that are fighting global warming.

Be sure to take advantage of Carbonfund.org’s bonus offers this year! Carbonfund.org will plant a tree in your honor for every $20 donated. You can also get a reusable Carbonfund.org Chico Bag to carry your shopping or groceries for every $50 donated while supplies last. So what are you waiting for?

Click here to shop now!

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The event, the Support REDD+ Gala in Copenhagen at the COP15 conference, was hosted by The Coalition for Rainforest Nations and the governments of Gabon, Guyana and Papua New Guinea.

Return to Forest and Tengchong are in southwestern Nicaragua and southwestern China, respectively. In addition to their ecological benefits, the projects benefit local communities by providing, for example, tree planting or other economic opportunities. Also, the reforestation projects will each sequester about 170,000 metric tons of CO2 in their lifetime.

Please donate now to support these important projects that are fighting global warming today! Learn more about What is Missing? and Maya Lin at www.carbonfund.org/unchopatree.

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P.S. You can also make a year-end tax-deductible contribution on that page to support Carbonfund.org’s work on fighting global warming. Check out the page today.

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The holidays don’t have to mean getting stuff. It’s a great time to get something meaningful for someone at a price you can afford. Visit Carbonfund.org’s holiday page to start shopping! Check out these other green gift ideas as well at Planet Green.

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Choose to reduce from 1 ton to 50 tons, or take care of someone’s annual carbon footprint and the planet with a ZeroCarbon™ Individual or ZeroCarbon™ Family gift. The average carbon footprint of an American is a whopping 24 tons of emissions a year. There are also options to offset the carbon footprint of someone’s car or home. Your recipient gets a framable e-certificate in recognition of this support, and this year Carbonfund.org offers a Tree Bonus and Chico Bag Bonus.

For every $20 you donate to support carbon reductions from the Carbonfund.org holiday page, Carbonfund.org will plant a tree in your honor. Also, for every $50, you receive a Carbonfund.org Chico Bag, which are lightweight and reusable for shopping or use as a tote for books and other items.

This year, give something that’s meaningful and at a price you can afford. Give the gift of a cleaner planet. Earn your tree and Carbonfund.org Chico Bag bonuses today.

Visit the Carbonfund.org holiday page.

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