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Dragons' Den Viewing Parties!
Posted on: 2012-11-14
You're invited to find out what really happened when we entered the Den!
Enjoy some drinks and appetizers at one of the three CBC Dragons' Den viewing party locations across Alberta (Peace River, Edmonton and Calgary), as the fate of our pitch is revealed! We'll be doing our best to connect with everyone simultaneously from our base in Peace River via a live Google+ Hangout On Air feed to our YouTube Channel.
Get your tickets for our viewing parties here.
We also encourage you to invite your friends to join in these events by sharing this link.
If you didn't know about our Dragons' Den adventure before this news post, we went to Toronto to slay (or be scorched by) the Dragons from CBC's Dragons' Den in May 2012. We've managed to make the TV cut, which isn't easy, and now we are set to make our national television debut on November 21, 2012 at 8:00PM (8:30PM in NFLD).
In the meantime be sure to check out our sneak peek newsletter and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter for updates!
Vote for trees with zuggol!
Posted on: 2012-05-08
Aiming to make a large impact in people’s lives globally, zuggol ensures that they make a postive impact on the environment too.
zuggol is both the company name and the name of a goal setting app which is set to launch later this summer or early in the fall of 2012. Based in San Francisco, California, the creators of zuggol designed a mobile application aimed to make goal achieving more rewarding and fun. Once available, the app will allow users to set goals that fall into categories such as Education, Music, Fashion, Fitness and Fun. Whether it’s achieving your university degree or running a marathon, this app will ensure that you have fun, support and motivation to realize your dreams.
In order to gain continuous feedback from its supporters to ensure that zuggol is user friendly and performs as optimally as possible, zuggol’s founders are planting a caring for a tree in the zuggol forest for every 100 votes they receive through their online feedback polls. Vote now!
In addition, zuggol is seeking support for this project through indiegogo and for every $35 raised, zuggol gives you a personalized email when the app is released, an autograph from the founders, ultra cool stickers, a stylish t-shirt, AND a tree that will be planted and cared for by us! Help them and get your perks through their indiegogo page today!
To visit the zuggol forest click here or learn more about the partnership click here.
Every Earthing Canada order gives back to Mother Nature
Posted on: 2012-02-01
Earthing Canada, is creating a forest for their customers!
This unique company that encourages us to reconnect with the Earth’s energy to help heal our inflammation, pain and stress will have us plant and care for a tree on behalf of every order from www.earthingcanada.ca! Since the Earth takes care of us it seems very appropriate to return the favour!
Earthing is about “grounding” yourself to naturally heal your body and mind. In an age of increasing chronic disease, reconnecting with the Earth’s energy beneath our very feet provides an easy, safe and effective way back to better health.
Are you like many people in today’s hectic modern world that are having a difficult time finding the space to place your feet directly on the Earth? If so, visit www.earthingcanada.ca to find products that are for “use” to conveniently ground you while you are indoors or sleeping. Plus, thanks to us, every order will help us create a forest on our family farm in Canada's Boreal region, ensuring future generations will have a wonderful place to walk in the forest...barefoot or otherwise!
Read the full partnership details here.
Carbon balanced visit to the Whole Life Expo 2011!
Posted on: 2011-11-25
We've joined up with ethicalDeal to bring an amazing 1-2 eco punch to the Whole Life Expo 2011!
Visitors to the expo in Toronto on November 25-27, 2011 will be able to subscribe to ethicalDeal at no cost and receive 10 kilograms of offsets from our new forests created in Canada! This free gift balances the greenhouse gas emissions from about 50 kilometers of driving, so most recipients will have a carbon neutral trip to the event.
This is a win-win chance to go green with daily deals and create a new Boreal forest right here in Canada...all for FREE!
Check out the details of this initiative, including updates regarding the benefits it had, by visiting ethicaldeal's Partners Page.
ethicalDeal helps you discover healthy green alternatives, at exclusive discounts, through the power of group buying! For more information about ethicalDeal check them out online.
To create a forest as a gift or favour at your next promotional event contact us anytime!
Give Local campaign launch!
Posted on: 2011-11-23
Help us raise $10,000 for local fundraisers in the Peace County!
Simply purchase our gift certificates online from www.thinklocalmarket.com and they'll give up to 30% of the purchase price to the fundraiser you choose, at no cost to you, us or the fundraiser! Read the full media release here.
The Give Local campaign is just another reason why we are so proud to be a Merchant on this amazing e-commerce site! You can read more about our retail partnership with Think Local Market here.
Shop www.thinklocalmarket.com today!
To retail our products on your website or on your shelves contact us now!
Carbon balanced visit to the National Women's Show
Posted on: 2011-11-11
We've joined up with ethicalDeal to bring an amazing 1-2 eco punch to the National Women's Show!
Visitors to the show in Toronto on November 11-13, 2011 will be able to subscribe to ethicalDeal at no cost and receive 10 kilograms of offsets from our new forests created in Canada! This free gift balances the greenhouse gas emissions from about 50 kilometers of driving, so most recipients will have a carbon neutral trip to the event.
This is a win-win chance to go green with daily deals and create a new Boreal forest right here in Canada...all for FREE!
Check out the details of this initiative, including updates regarding the benefits it had, by visiting ethicaldeal's Partners Page.
ethicalDeal helps you discover healthy green alternatives, at exclusive discounts, through the power of group buying! For more information about ethicalDeal check them out online.
To create a forest as a gift or favour at your next promotional event contact us anytime!
Eco Events coming to Toronto and Montreal!
Posted on: 2011-10-31
We are truly humbled to announce our partnership with Chartreuse - earth considerate occasions!
The forests we create right here in Canada are the newest green tool in the repertoire of this amazing green leader.
The team at Chartreuse will be creating forests with us on behalf of their clients. This means amazing carbon balanced events are now available through Chartreuse in Toronto, Ontario and Montreal, Quebec! Plus, event participants are even able to have trees planted and cared for in their names as truly unique green guest gifts!
You won’t find any greenwashing with Chartreuse and that makes this partnership a perfect fit for us too.
Check out the details of this partnership here.
Green Bride Guide Offset Partner
Posted on: 2011-10-26
Not just any deal...an ethicalDeal!
Posted on: 2011-10-02
We're honoured to be running a 56% off deal with ethicalDeal this week!
$20 for Three Tonnes of Carbon Offsetting ($45 Value).
The innovative team at ethicalDeal has chosen our forests for a Canadian and US wide feature!
Remember that we create forests for your eco events, balanced businesses, green gifts and carbon footprint by planting and caring for trees in Alberta. So whether you are in need of a green Birthday gift, an earth friendly Christmas present or unique eco wedding favours you can use this ethicalDeal to cross off something on your list.
Since we are an e-business you'll simply redeem the ethicalDeal via our online purchase process, with the ethicalDeal voucher number acting as your personalized Coupon Code on our website. Easy, simple and no driving required so your carbon footprint stays as small as possible.
Find out more about us here or contact us anytime!
A new global partnership on Canada's 1st National Tree Day!
Posted on: 2011-09-21
Today is Canada's first National Tree Day!
And what a better way to mark the occasion than this?
We have been officially listed as a "Plant for the Planet" Tree Planting Partner for the United Nations' Billion Tree Campaign! Learn more about our partnership here.
Now every customer who creates a forest with us will also help ensure this amazing global goal is reached. An amazing way to act local and think global!
Purchase now to create a forest for you and the planet we all share!
Not just 'green-washing'
Posted on: 2011-08-06
Our partnership with The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald was reviewed by Carol Patterson of Kalahari Management Inc. in an article that appeared in the Red Deer Advocate on August 6, 2011.
And we are very proud to that our efforts have impressed this green tourism leader! In the words of Carol, "Since I am an ecotourism specialist, I'm all for green initiatives, but some are just 'green-washing.' I want something that actually helps the environment and this program fits the bill."
A scan of the full article is available here.
Is your organization or business interested in creating a forest with us?
Contact us anytime.
Even farmers need a break!
Posted on: 2011-07-28
We really love what we do, but we are escaping technology and office duties until August 26, 2011.
What does this mean for you?
Purchasing - Our online purchase system will remain fully functional while we are away. We'll process your order and provide you with your Certificate of Purchase when we are back in the swing of things. We appreciate your patience and understanding in this regard and apologize sincerely for any inconvenience this causes.
Questions - If you have a question or request that can wait a bit we kindly ask that you email us at info@thecarbonfarmer.ca. We'll be sure to respond as soon as possible upon our return.
Urgent - Because we care so much about our forests and customers we'll probably sneak a peek at phone messages from time to time, so if the matter is urgent please leave a voicemail at 780.624.3193. We'll do our best to return your call as soon as possible.
Thank you for your patience and rest assured we'll be back happily creating forests very soon.
You've bought our Groupon...what's next?
Posted on: 2011-05-20
Though our biggest sale ever didn't last long the approximately 500 trees we've planted for all of you Groupon deal seekers sure sure will!
In total our Groupon feature resulted in 180,000 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions being offset, which balances the burning of over 208,000 litres of gasoline and is equivalent to taking about 36 cars off the road for a year!
So what should you do next?
1. If the offsets are for you, we recommend you find your carbon footprint using our carbon calculator to see how many tonnes you need to offset and trees we need to plant and care for on your behalf. You can even compare it to the Canadian average.
2. From there you are only a couple of clicks away from balancing your personal footprint because our Carbon Plus Credits are each equivalent to the reduction of one tonne of greenhouse gas emissions. Because they are made by creating new forests in Canada there are other benefits too!
3. Since we are an e-business you simply redeem the Groupon via our online purchase process, with the Groupon acting as your personalized Coupon Code on our website (be sure to include the dashes so the format will be XXXXXXXX-X-X). Easy, simple and no driving required so your carbon footprint stays as small as possible.
4. Remember that we create forests for your eco events, balanced businesses, green gifts and carbon footprint by planting and caring for trees in Alberta. So whether you are in need of a green Birthday gift, a present for Father's Day or unique eco wedding favours you can use your Groupon to cross off something on your list.
Find your carbon footprint now!
Thank you for purchasing our Groupon and if you have a question contact us anytime!
Welcome all Groupon deal seekers!
Posted on: 2011-05-17
We're happy to be running a 53% off deal with Groupon Edmonton today!
$35 for Five Tonnes of Carbon Offsetting ($75 Value).
It is our biggest sale ever and won't last long...though the 14-15 trees you'll plant with the deal sure will!
Since we are an e-business you'll simply redeem the Groupon via our online purchase process, with the Groupon acting as your personalized Coupon Code on our website (be sure to include the dashes so the format will be XXXXXXXX-X-X). Easy, simple and no driving required so your carbon footprint stays as small as possible.
Remember that we create forests for your eco events, balanced businesses, green gifts and carbon footprint by planting and caring for trees in Alberta. So whether you are in need of a green Birthday gift, a present for Father's Day or unique eco wedding favours you can use today's deal to cross off something on your list.
Find out more about us here or contact us anytime!
Breaking ground in carbon neutral labeling
Posted on: 2011-05-10
We are proud to have teamed up with Piqqo Limited, a cutting edge carbon neutral labeling partner!
We are the first offset provider in Canada or the U.S. to be part of this Piqqo's international project library and with Piqqo having just opened a San Francisco office this is the perfect time to be leading the way in North America. We are the perfect choice for Canadian and American manufacturers looking for an eco advantage in the marketplace and wanting to support a project in their own back yards.
Learn more about our partnership with Piqqo and carbon neutral labelling here.
The partnership was featured in an article by the Edmonton Journal, which can be read here...
Service is greener at Millwoods Honda
Posted on: 2011-05-01
The Create a Forest Campaign at Millwoods Honda now enables service customers to plant trees each time they visit the dealership to maintain their vehicle.
Customers simply add the affordable cost of having us plant and care for one or more trees to the price of their service visit. Each tree balances the emissions from driving about 2000 km. Through their partnership with us Millwoods Honda then purchases Carbon Plus Credits to ensure that each participating customer helps create a forest.
Of course customers who buy a new or used vehicle from Millwoods Honda can also choose to have trees planted and cared for on their behalf, but effective May 1, 2011 the cost will be added to their purchase price.
All of the trees will be planted and cared for in one of the new Boreal forests we have created in Alberta. Customers who choose to create a forest will be ensuring many benefits for our planet and its people and adding to the amazing success of this initiative. Thanks to our partnership, as of April 30, 2011 Millwoods Honda customers have supported:
- the planting and care of 1,478 trees;
- the creation of 9,328 square meters of forest;
- the offseting of 507,354 kilograms of CO2eq emissions;
- reducing emissions equivalent to the burning of 214,976 litres of gasoline; and
- the contribution of $507.35 to community causes via our Community Fund.
So if you are a Honda owner in the Edmonton area you can now maintain the environment when you maintain your vehicle at Millwoods Honda!
For more information on this partnership click here.
To start creating your own forest with us contact us anytime!
Millwoods Honda Event becomes a Campaign
Posted on: 2011-03-10
After a very successful year, Millwoods Honda has decided to continue creating forests with us in 2011 and to recognize their incredible efforts and accomplishments their ongoing initiative has become the Create A Forest Campaign.
The partnership with this Wheaton Group dealership will continue to ensure that a tree planted and cared for in recognition of each new and used car they sell. This is great news for Honda customers in Edmonton, Alberta and for the environment we all share! In 2010 alone the positive impacts of the partnership were impressive and with the continuation into 2011 these benefits will continue to grow in the months to come.
Thanks to our Partnership, as of January 1, 2011 Millwoods Honda supported:
- the planting and care of 1,152 trees;
- the creation of over 7,211 square meters of forest;
- the offseting of 388,000 kilograms of CO2eq emissions;
- reducing emissions equivalent to the burning of more than 164,402 litres of gasoline; and
- the contribution of $388.00 to community causes via our Community Fund.
Those kind of positive impacts are certainly worthy of campaign status!
We are very thankful for the efforts of the team at Millwoods Honda and the Wheaton Group for all they have done to make this initiative possible and successful. Their choice to continue their efforts as a Create A Forest Campaign speaks to their dedication to the environment and leadership as a premier eco-dealership.
For more information on this partnership click here.
To start creating your own forest with us contact us anytime!
We've Gone Retail!
Posted on: 2010-11-15
We are proud to announce that our unique Carbon Plus Credits are now featured in Carbon Environmental Boutique.
They will appear on the shelves of this amazing store just in time for the Holiday Season, which is perfect considering they will make perfect eco friendly stocking stuffers or Green Gifts for everyone on your list. Plus the stylish certificates can double as a card for your friends and family as well!
This is our first in-store retail presence, but there are sure to be more coming soon.
Carbon Environmental Boutique is a retail store located in the historic heart of downtown Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Carbon’s mission is threefold – to showcase and support environmental manufacture, to encourage and fortify ethical business practices and to advocate and promote non-toxic living.
If you or your company are interested in retailing our Carbon Plus Credits for the green gift market or as wedding favours please contact us for details today!
Our Trees Were on TV
Posted on: 2010-11-03
Our Forests and two of our key Edmonton partners Millwoods Honda and The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald were featured on ACCESS Television's Alberta Primetime earlier this week.
It introduced us to many viewers, highlighted the environmental leadership of the businesses who support us and also added to the transparency of our operations by showing people footage of the trees themselves.
The video is now posted online so check it out today!
If you have any questions or want to learn how you can partner with us and be included in future coverage, please contact us anytime.
Show You Our Forests Sale
Posted on: 2010-08-12
We are proud to announce our Show You Our Forests Sale that will be running from August 12-22, 2010 in conjunction with the 29th Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival!
During this time all customers who enter the coupon code ShowYouOurForests at the time of purchase will receive a 33% discount off our regular price of $15.00 per Carbon Plus Credit from Dad's Forest.
That means for only $10.00 you will get a Carbon Plus Credit, which is equivalent to:
- the planting and care of about 3 trees;
- the creation of about 19 square meters of forest;
- the offsetting of 1,000 kilograms (1 tonne) of CO2eq; and
- reducing emissions equivalent to the burning of about 424 litres of gasoline.
And even with this amazing sale price we’ll still be contributing $1.00 from every Carbon Plus Credit sold to our growing Community Fund!
With the Festival's theme being "We'll Show You Ours" we will be sure to show visitors how the forests we create in Alberta can help them meet their personal environmental goals, enable them to give a unique green gift, turn their wedding or conference into an eco-event, or make their business sustainable through a customized partnership. The coupon code is valid for all of these great uses so take advantage and Offset Now!
If you visit us in person at the KidsFringe you can order and pay on site, but as long as you use the coupon code you can make the purchase from the comfort of your own home. But if you stay at home you’ll be missing out on our 15,000 FREE seedling giveaway and all the fun of the Fringe! So if you’re in Edmonton this weekend be sure to visit our booth at the times below:
- Friday August 13, 2010 from 9:30am – 5:00pm
- Saturday August 14, 2010 from 11:00am – 6:00pm
- Sunday August 15, 2010 from 11:00am – 6:00pm
See you at the Fringe and remember that you can sign up for our E-News Service during the sale for your chance to win a Stay at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald!
Click here for more details about our Partnership with Fringe Theatre Adventures or Contact Us anytime.
Win a Stay at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald!
Posted on: 2010-08-12
Sign up to receive our news and updates via email and you will be entered to win a One Night Fairmont View Bed & Breakfast Package!
Everyone who signs up for our E-News Service during the 29th Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival (August 12-22, 2010) will be automatically entered to win an amazing stay at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.
The winner of this prize will be entitled to a “One Night Fairmont View Bed & Breakfast Package” at Edmonton’s Downtown Landmark, The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. This includes One Night Accommodation, double occupancy, valet parking, breakfast for two in The Harvest Room, terry cloth bathrobes for use during the stay, upgraded amenities and full use of Macdonald Health Club facilities.
We highly encourage the winner and all guests of the hotel to utilize the Green Stay Option during their stay at The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. The Green Stay Option, which is part of our ongoing partnership with The Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, ensures that a tree is planted and cared for on behalf of the guest as a free gift for the eco-conscious decisions they make during their stay.
The draw will be made by September 1, 2010 and the winner will be notified via email at that time. The prize is valid until September 28, 2011.
There is no cost to sign up for our E-News Service and we do not provide contact information to any third party for the purposes of marketing and commercialization. We will be including a removal link in every email we send, so you can leave our distribution list anytime that suits you.
Sign up today!
We'll Show You Ours...Our Forests That Is!
Posted on: 2010-08-06
We're proud to announce that our newest partner is Fringe Theatre Adventures.
We’ve teamed up with them and some amazing co-sponsors to bring 15,000 FREE seedlings and our forests to the 2010 edition of The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival, which is the largest and longest running festival of its kind in North America!
We will be on site giving away 15,000 FREE seedlings from August 13-15th, all while providing an opportunity for patrons to offset their carbon footprint at a reduced price! With the Festival's theme being "We'll Show You Ours" we will be sure to show visitors how the forests we create in Alberta can help them meet their personal environmental goals, enable them to give a unique green gift, turn their wedding or conference into an eco-event, or make their business sustainable through a customized partnership.
We will be located at the KidsFringe area so we can help ensure that the festival’s future artists also become the next generation of arborists! Be sure to visit our booth at the times below:
- Friday August 13, 2010 from 9:30am – 5:00pm
- Saturday August 14, 2010 from 11:00am – 6:00pm
- Sunday August 15, 2010 from 11:00am – 6:00pm
Click here for all of the details of this amazing Partnership and check back soon for the sale details!
One of Alberta's Next 10 Most Influencial
Posted on: 2010-07-05
Every year Alberta Venture magazine posts a list of Alberta's 50 Most Influential People and a subsequent “Next 10” list of the province’s up and coming leaders. And this year that list includes a Carbon Farmer!
Brad was honored to be listed among the province’s best and brightest young Albertans, but admits this is a shared achievement with Rebecca, our family and Albertan’s who have embraced the value our new forests have.
We look forward to continuing to pursue a future for the province that is prosperous for the environment and our family farms.
Click here for the full Next 10 list and here for Brad’s listing.
Another California Connection
Posted on: 2010-06-02
We've made another green connection in the Golden State!
CalFinder Solar, a U.S. nationwide service for home solar power contractors and information recently interviewed us about the work we are doing to store carbon and restore habitat with our newly created forests in Canada. This is another great California connection for us and they were pleasantly surprised to hear that we already had a partnership with The Historic Requa Inn in their home state!
Not only did the process lead to a wonderfully written article on our operation, but it also opened some doors for ways we can work together in the future to promote and provide information on home solar and enhance our “reduce first” message.
Stay tuned for updates in the months to come and in the meantime check out the entertaining and informative story that is posted on their blog.
Contact Us anytime for more information or Offset Now to join The Carbon Farmer family today!
We've Gone Hybrid
Posted on: 2010-05-11
The Carbon Farmer is proud to announce that we now own a 2009 Civic Hybrid and we’ll be using it for all of our business needs.
We bought the car from Millwoods Honda in Edmonton last week and are thoroughly enjoying the ride, handling, and of course reduced fuel use and emissions. We are the first ones in our family to purchase a hybrid and everyone who has “test driven” it so far is very impressed too. We may have even tempted a few pick-up truck drivers to take the plunge!
With Rebecca travelling across the Peace River School Division for her role as a social worker and the company recently taking on a contract with the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) we were in need of a second vehicle. Choosing the 2009 Civic Hybrid fits perfectly with our “reduce first” mantra because it has an amazing fuel mileage rating of 4.3 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway and 4.7 litres per 100 kilometres for city driving. Perhaps more important than the fuel mileage figures are the emissions rating of Tier 2 Bin 2. This means that our 2009 Civic Hybrid is almost a zero emissions vehicle! Plus like the other Honda products we have, the quality and safety of our new car will allow us to rest easy that we will be there for our clients when they need us.
There are still a few 2009 Civic Hybrids available and Millwoods Honda has let us know that the 2010 Honda Insight has just received a $4000.00 cash incentive from Honda Canada. With the incentive, the starting price of an Insight LX is down to $21,470, making the Honda Insight the most affordable Honda Hybrid ever!
Contact Millwoods Honda for more details and remember that they also have us plant and care for a tree on behalf of every vehicle sold as part of their Create a Forest Event. When on their Partners Page be sure to take a look at the listing for Certificate 308!
The Book Man Wins Green Excellence Award
Posted on: 2010-03-10
We were proud to hear that our amazing partner, The Book Man, was recently awarded the Green Excellence - Retail award!
The award was presented by the City of Chilliwack and the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce and recognizes that The Book Man is the top environmental retail business in their community (see the picture below). They are certainly deserving of such accolades.
This is a great example of the positive impact our services can bring to your business and the community you serve, as well as the environment we all share!
For more details about our partnership with The Book Man click here.
Contact Us today to find a partnership solution that works for you so you can be recognized as a green leader too!
Millwoods Honda Extends their Create A Forest Event!
Posted on: 2010-02-04
After a successful response last month, Millwoods Honda will continue to have a tree planted and cared for in recognition of each new and used car they sell.
This is great news for Honda customers in Edmonton, Alberta and for the environment we all share! In January 2010 alone the positive impacts of the partnership were impressive and with the recent extension these benefits will continue to grow in the months to come.
Thanks to our Partnership, as of February 4, 2010 Millwoods Honda has supported:
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the planting and care of 45 trees;
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the creation of over 284 square meters of forest;
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the offseting of 15,000 kilograms of CO2eq emissions; and
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reducing emissions equivalent to the burning of more than 6355 litres of gasoline.
We are very thankful for the efforts of the Millwoods Honda management and staff and all they have done to make this initiative possible and successful. Their choice to extend their Create A Forest Event speaks to their continued dedication to the environment and leadership as a premier eco-dealership.
For more information on this Partnership click here.
For the original news release announcing this Partnership click here.
Create a Forest at Millwoods Honda
Posted on: 2010-01-04
Honda builds today's green vehicles and now this trusted Edmonton, Alberta dealership is growing tomorrow's green forests with us through their unique Create A Forest Event!
Since 1976, customers have trusted Millwoods Honda with their vehicle needs. They have earned this honour by consistently exceeding expectations in every facet of the customer experience, including environmental considerations. Now, Millwoods Honda has partnered with us to have a tree planted and cared for in recognition of each new and used car purchased from January 4-31, 2010.
We are very proud of this partnership, in part because Honda products have been setting the standard in environmental performance for years! Millwoods Honda is proud to be a part of Honda’s continual efforts to improve the cars we drive and to provide “Blue Skies for Our Children, (Mr. Soichiro Honda, 1966).” You can learn more about Honda and their Blue Skies for Our Children initiative here.
For more information on this Partnership click here.
Create a Forest For Free!
Posted on: 2009-11-21
We showed our support for the United Nations Climate Change Conference on December 7-18, 2009 and you helped - For Free!
We ensured that 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of CO2eq emissions were offset with Our Forests for every one of our Twittter Followers and Facebook Fans. If you joined before December 6, 2009 - Thank You! You made an immediate difference towards creating a forest and restoring the environment we all share!
Through this initiative you Our Followers and Our Fans:
- Stored 668 kilograms (1469.6 pounds) of emissions - That’s equivalent to the emissions from more than 279 litres of gasoline!
Follow us on Twitter now! Click here
Be a Fan on Facebook now! Click here
As a bonus for sharing this campaign with your friends, we also offset a kilogram (2.2 pounds) of CO2eq emissions for every Tweet or Retweet sent by December 6, 2009 containing a link to this news release and @TheCarbonFarmer.
The Carbon Plus Credits for this campaign have been posted here under the screen name “Our Followers and Fans Create a Forest” for everyone to see.
The Book Man Leaves No Print!
Posted on: 2009-10-13
Our newest partner, The Book Man, is getting the recognition they deserve for balancing their carbon footprint with us. The store was featured in an article in the October 13, 2009 issue of the Chilliwack Times. Learn more about the partnership here and be sure to consider this amazing eco-concious store the next time you are in search of a used book for you or someone you know. The Book Man is currently the second largest used bookstore in their home province of British Columbia and have approximately half a million beautifully organized titles in a 5,000 square foot store. Experience the unparalleled service and commitment to the environment, quality and organization that sets The Book Man apart from the vast majority of used bookstores by visiting them in person or online today.
When you purchase a book from The Book Man online we encourage you to offset the footprint of the deliver with us. Find your balance today and ensure every book worm has a forest to call home. Offset Now!
For a link to the October 13, 2009 Chilliwack Times article click here.
Our Forests are Front Page News!
Posted on: 2009-09-28
Our forests and the benefits they bring continue to attract attention. This time we hit the front page of the September 28, 2009 edition of the Alberta Farmer Express.
When you purchase our grassroots offsets you doing your part for the environment and becoming part of The Carbon Farmer family. Find Your Balance today and join us in setting the standard as pioneers of sustainable agricultural. Offset Now!
For a link to the full September 28, 2009 edition of the Alberta Farmer Express click here.
For a PDF of the full September 28, 2009 edition of the Alberta Farmer Express click here.
The Alberta Farmer Express is a biweekly production featuring news and views on production for Alberta farmers and ranchers. It is distributed to every rural address in the province.
Captain Carbon Works for Us!
Posted on: 2009-09-16
We are the top of the class when it comes to being green. In the Fall 2009 edition of the University of Alberta Ulumni publication, New Trail, Brad was featured as a Green Grad. To be recognized as a leader of the environmental movement considering the talented pool of graduates that come from this world class institution every year is a true honour and proves how valuable our forests are.
When you purchase our Carbon Plus Credis you are becoming part of our 'best in class' solution to the environmental challenges we face. Find your balance today and get a degree in sustainability. Offset Now!
For a link to the full Fall 2009 Edition of the University of Alberta's New Trail Magazine click here.
