2021 has seen unprecedented growth in the voluntary carbon market, in terms of both volume and value. But while demand...
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Sustainable Energy: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Sustainability is one of the buzzwords that has become popular in recent years. But despite how broadly the word seems...
The Shoppers Dilemma: Buy Local or Fair Trade
When you’re trying to select foods that are great for both workers and the environment, deciding between local and...
10 Facts About Earth Day to Inspire You in 2021
On April 22nd, millions of people in countries all over the world will come together for the 51st annual Earth Day, a...
Climate Action in 2026: New Rules Add High-Integrity Carbon Credits to Aggressive Decarbonization
After a turbulent year for sustainability in 2025, many businesses are reassessing how to move forward on climate action. While the impacts of global warming are accelerating, political and regulatory support for climate initiatives has become increasingly uneven across...
How Green-e® Certification Programs Ensure REC and Carbon Offset Buyers Get What They Pay For
Have you ever seen those ads to adopt a star? While paying to name one in someone’s honor may sound like a nice gesture, the companies selling these gifts aren’t even officially authorized to name stars — only the International Astronomical Union can. With...
How the Benefits of Carbon Offsets Extend to Local Communities
Buying carbon offsets is typically associated with balancing your carbon footprint. By financing a carbon emissions reduction, removal, or avoidance — such as capturing methane from a landfill or reducing logging activity so forests can sequester more carbon — you c...
3 Affordable Ways to Help the Environment Within Your Control
If you’re feeling discouraged about the challenges facing environmental progress, you’re not alone. In several aspects, we are increasingly feeling the effects of climate change while confidence in the ability of government to reduce climate change is fading...
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