Until Monday, March 22nd, Teas Etc. is offering 20% off everything with free shipping on any $60 order or more in the continental U.S. Additionally, they will plant a tree through Carbonfund.org’s Million Tree Challenge campaign for each order! Simply use promo code SPRING during checkout. Visit Teas Etc. at www.teasetc.com.

Carbonfund.org congratulates Teas Etc. for participating in our Million Tree Challenge campaign.  Together, we can plant one million trees and help fight global warming! You can learn more about the campaign here.

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Further, they have taken great strides to increase their office energy efficiency by using a water filtration system so employees don’t need to purchase bottled water. They recycle all paper and plastic materials, and have installed energy efficient lighting and timed settings on their climate control system. And as business travel can make up a large part of a business’ carbon footprint, GrooveTickets uses video conferencing to reduce carbon emissions.

So whether you’re watching Beyond Wonderland this weekend in San Bernardino, CA or rocking out to 311 in Hawaii, GrooveTickets is a great way to go. Check out what’s coming up in your neighborhood at www.groovetickets.com!

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“We recognize that the first step in lessening laundry’s carbon footprint is reducing energy consumption, which is why we recommend the most water- and energy-efficient washers and dryers.  We then rely on our ‘Lighten the Load’ initiative to offset unavoidable emissions,” said Michael Calderaro, Mac-Gray’s Vice President of Campus Laundry.

Mac-Gray will be supporting three methane destruction projects of Carbonfund.org which were selected based on criteria set forth by the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment 2008 Voluntary Carbon Offset Protocol, in that they must represent immediate and verifiable GHG emissions reduction.

The destruction of methane from such projects is important in the fight against global climate change because methane is approximately 23 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide.  Such projects not only reduce the amount of methane released into the atmosphere, but also help protect an area’s local groundwater, reduce localized air pollution, control odor and produce power for regional electricity grids.

“In selecting a laundry services company for our campus, our University chose Mac-Gray because it is a company that cares about the environment and is willing to invest their own money to offset the carbon footprint that our washers and dryers produce. This partnership is an important part of the university’s overall sustainability initiative,” says Ron Dalton, director of housing at the University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, S.C.

The 14 colleges and universities now participating are: Colorado College, Colorado State University, Eastern Connecticut State University, Keene State College, Salisbury University, Stonehill College, University of Montevallo, UNC Charlotte, UNC Wilmington, USC Aiken, USC Upstate and Western Carolina University.

To learn more, please visit: www.cleanandgreenvision.com.

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BookRenter allows you to rent hassle-free and simply ship your books back when you’re done.  If you want to keep a few, no worries.  You can turn the rental into a purchase.  Not only is renting textbooks cheaper, but can be a more sustainable choice.  There is no need for piles of unwanted books outside your campus bookstore.

This semester (and next!), rent textbooks with BookRenter.com to save money and prevent unwanted books at the end of your semester.  You can also enter their St. Patrick’s Day sweepstakes on Facebook!

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The Maryland GreenHawks are the first pro basketball team to partner with Carbonfund.org and are offsetting their home games and travel to all of their away games in support of Carbonfund.org’s third-party validated carbon reduction projects. The GreenHawks philosophy is about more than basketball – the team delivers powerful environmental, sportsmanship, and teamwork messages to children and fans. To have the Maryland GreenHawks visit your school, please email info@gogreenhawks.com.

The GreenHawks return to the court tonight (3/12) when they host the Manchester Millrats at Georgetown Prep.  Learn more at GoGreenHawks.com.

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For the second consecutive year, Central Coast Outdoors is offsetting its carbon footprint with Carbonfund.org. By supporting over a dozen local environmental organizations, Central Coast Outdoors has developed a business that gives great tours and helps the environment.  If you’re looking for a great outdoors vacation with true nature lovers, you’ll be in great hands with Central Coast Outdoors.  They’re long time locals who can take you kayaking, biking, or for a great trip through the local wine country.

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Some of the many actions that can be supported on the CauseWorld application include donating to classrooms in need, offsetting carbon dioxide emissions (that’s us!), providing a meal for the hungry, or helping an injured animal. No purchase is required and it is available for the iPhone and Android phones.

Let’s continue the success of CauseWorld and its generous sponsors: download the application today and start reducing your carbon emissions!

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“The integrity, strength, transparency and rigor of the CarbonFree® Product Certification Program has provided Motorola value in bringing carbon neutral electronics products to market,” said Bill Olson, Director, Office of Sustainability and Stewardship, Motorola Mobile Devices. “Teaming with Carbonfund.org has helped us offer consumers a product such as Renew that has eco-friendly attributes including post-consumer recycled content plastic, eco-conscious packaging, energy-efficient performance and CarbonFree® certification.”

To date, Motorola has worked with Carbonfund.org to certify five products CarbonFree®, including mobile phones and accessories, providing carbon neutral options to consumers in 15 countries: the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Botswana, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Namibia, United Arab Emirates and South Africa. Motorola’s first, award-winning CarbonFree® Certified phone, the MOTO™ W233 Renew, was made available in the U.S. and Canada in 2009 and won first place in the CTIA Wireless 2009 E-Tech Awards in the Green – Consumer Hardware category.

Features of the new MOTO™ W388 Renew+ include best-in-class talk time, an energy-efficient charger, VGA camera with 4x zoom, onboard 7.5 MB memory and up to 2 GB external memory for more music, imaging and games, and excellent voice quality with Motorola’s CrystalTalk™.

To learn more about the CarbonFree® Product Certification Program, please visit www.carbonfund.org/products.

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Socher Insurance Agency understands homeowners associations and has been serving this industry for over twenty-five years.  By focusing exclusively on common interest developments and HOA’s, Socher is able to proudly serve business parks, condominiums, apartments and country clubs.  With a dedicated support staff and great customer service, they are able to attend board meetings, explain your insurance needs, and answer any questions you may have.

With the best carriers and competitive rates in California, Socher Insurance can fulfill your insurance needs.  To learn more or request a quote, please visit www.socherinsurance.com.  Please don’t forget to reduce, offset the carbon footprint of your home or office today!

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