Ever wish you could decrease your jet lag?

It's been sold in airports and onboard airlines and has also been offered through an American Express membership program and the FlyRight website. FlyRight's jet lag remedy contains an all natural blend of 12 herbs designed to boost the immune system, improve circulation, and offset travel fatigue.

Now, through a partnership with Carbonfund.org, a portion of the proceeds from sales of FlyRight Jet Lag Formula will support Carbonfund.org's efforts to help end global warming through Carbonfund.org's third-party verified carbon offset projects in renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation. Ted's Tinctures, Inc., makers of FlyRight is also offsetting the company's business office emissions.

Founded in 2007 by Ted Ray, Silicon Valley Licensed Acupuncturist and herbalist, FlyRight Jet Lag Formula is the first in a line of all natural herbal supplements that increase productivity and improve quality of life for business travelers worldwide. It was developed by Mr. Ray for his clientele of Silicon Valley executives and road warriors who sought a jet lag solution to keep them healthy and productive on the road. To learn more please visit the FlyRight website here.

While at a friend’s wedding this past weekend I experienced a rarity:  men talking fashion.  Our table held five couples, and at some point during dinner all of the guys at our table started talking about the fit of their dress shirts.  Each had their own challenges in the quest for the perfect fitting shirt.  Joe’s arms were too long; Steve had broad shoulders and a narrow waist; while Jeremy’s neck size was shockingly large (and he’s is a pretty small guy).  The conversation lasted a remarkably long time with each telling the other where to procure the best shirts and the girls sitting in silence, shocked by how excited their husbands were about the topic. Just a week later, I have the perfect solution for these fit-frustrated guys.  Recent Carbonfund.org Business Partner Solosso provides premium custom dress shirts in the finest fabrics, tailored to your exact fit.  Pick your style and fabric and enter your measurements and your tailor-made shirt will be shipped to you free of charge! In addition to their high quality shirts, Solosso aims to run a socially responsible and environmentally friendly organization that produces sustainable products.   They hold their suppliers to high environmental standards, use packaging made from 95% and 100% recycled materials and offset all of their shipping and business operations emissions.   They work hard to continually minimize the environmental impact of their organization and, with the help of their partnership with us, to offset their carbon footprint. To get that perfect fit for you, or the guy in your life, check out www.solosso.com/en.

The new EnviroCitizen.org - an online green community offering information and products for sustainable lifestyles - has partnered with Carbonfund.org to make it easy for shoppers to purchase eco-friendly products and also reduce their carbon footprint. EnviroCitizen.org supports our Truck Stop Electrification and New Bedford Landfill Gas-to-Energy projects. With products like cleaning supplies, furniture, personal care items, building supplies and much more, EnviroCitizen.org is committed to assisting individuals and businesses choose products that will help them live more lightly on the earth so that we can leave the earth in a better state for each future generation. EnviroCitizen.org offers a comprehensive array of eco-friendly products and services available today. Their team works every day to bring them to you, provide ideas, and help you choose a greener lifestyle. You will also find useful and interesting information on EnviroCitizen.org and a forum to help you engage with others to learn and share new ideas. Visit www.envirocitizen.org!

As I passed my local drugstore on my way to work this morning I realized, with absolute panic, that I had forgotten to get or mail Mother’s Day cards! Along with getting a gift for Mom, you can easily send a free e-card at www.carbonfund.org/mothersday. When you give a gift through Carbonfund.org you support our innovative carbon reduction projects on behalf of your Mom and will receive a framable certificate in your Mom's name delivered to you by email quickly. To send your Mom one of the super cute e-cards, just click here. Looking for other last-minute gift ideas? Send Mom a beautiful bouquet from Flowerpetal.com or Organic Bouquet.  Both are Carbonfund.org CarbonFree^® Shipping Partners who offset your shipping for orders, and FlowerPetal.com is giving our supporters a 10% discount and will donate 10% of proceeds to Carbonfund.org! Thanks, and here's wishing you, your Mom or a mother you know a happy Mother's Day.

Despite the recession, consumers will still pay more for 'green' goods. This according to a survey done by Mintel, an international market research firm. Mintel's 'green' living survey showed that more than 35% of US consumers will pay more for environmentally-friendly products. Also, the market for 'green' products outperformed the economy as a whole in 2009. One product category, green electronics, showed substantial growth in 2009, most likely do to the increased availability of environmentally friendly electronics like the CarbonFree^® Certified MOTO^™ W233 Renew mobile phone. However, the growth of the most frequently purchased green products, household cleaners and paper products, declined slightly. Natural and organic foods was also a strong product category with 28% of the survey group reporting that they buy as much, or more organic food then before the recession and only 21% claiming to have cut down on or eliminated their organic food purchases. This survey would logically lead to the assumption that consumers are becoming more educated and savvy about the purchases they make and how they impact the environment and their personal health. It suggests that buying 'green' is becoming a core lifestyle choice for many of today's consumers.

Today, Carbonfund.org announced the opening of the public comment period for Version 3 of the CarbonFree® Product Certification Carbon Footprint Protocol. The public comment period on this document will be open from Friday, Nov. 20 until Close of Business, Monday, Dec. 21. Carbonfund.org’s CarbonFree® Product Certification label is aimed at increasing awareness of greenhouse gas emissions associated with the products we buy, as well as providing companies the opportunity to reduce and offset their product’s carbon footprint. Currently, you can find the CarbonFree® certified label on select Motorola phones, Florida Crystals Sugar, Anvil T-shirts, and Grounds for Change coffee. For a complete listing of all the CarbonFree® certified products, click here. Carbonfund.org has worked with international bodies to develop a rigorous protocol that provides the guidelines and boundaries for determining the carbon footprint of CarbonFree® certified products. Click here to download the latest version of the protocol for comment. Please submit all comments to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by close of business, Monday, Dec. 21.

Want environmentally friendly carpeting but don’t know where to look?  Check out CarbonFree^® Certified carpeting from Carbonfund.org partner Tandus. With an environmental commitment to LEAVE NO TRACE, Tandus has taken an innovative approach to reduce the carbon footprint of their products and their business. To receive Carbonfund.org’s CarbonFree® Product Certification, the carbon footprints of the Tandus carpets were calculated though an intensive life-cycle assessment (LCA), the footprints were reduced where possible and the remainder was neutralized through support of our third-party validated Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Reforestation Project. Further, with their efforts to conserve energy and utilize renewable energy along with their use of recycled materials in their products, Tandus is demonstrating that carpeting can be beautiful, functional and have a smaller environmental impact. Tandus creates floorcovering solutions that enhance spaces for learning, working, healing, and living through inspired design, leading-edge technology, achievement toward sustainability, and a commitment to continued leadership.  Tandus offers its customers single-source innovative product design and technology, comprehensive services, and environmental leadership. Based in Dalton, GA, Tandus can be found online at www.tandus.com.

Sustainability has become of growing interest in the wine industry with wineries focusing on producing lower-impact, high quality wines. Importers and distributors are starting to react by offering a larger selection of these eco-friendly wines and taking responsibility for the environmental impact of their business practices. The Artisan Collection was a bit ahead of the curve. An importer of a carefully selected portfolio of high quality wines from Spain, Portugal and Argentina, they have been a partner since 2007 and are offsetting the carbon emissions associated with their business practices by supporting Carbonfund.org's third-party verified carbon-reducing renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects. The Artisan Collection makes a significant effort to reduce what they can by increasing energy efficiency, recycling and preserving natural resources. They also encourage their suppliers to operate in a more sustainable manner by using lighter wine bottles and recycled packaging. Founded in 2003, today the company sells its wines in more than 30 States. To learn more visit their site http://theartisancollection.us.

Two free webinars will enable you to learn about two exciting programs we offer- product certification, featuring the first carbon neutral product label in the US-- CarbonFree^® Certified, and our CarbonFree^® Business program. You can sign up for them now: the product certification webinar on Nov. 12, and the business program webinar on Nov. 17. The CarbonFree^® Certified Label has already been used by leading brands, and provides a meaningful, transparent way for you to provide carbon neutral products to your customers. This webinar will provide a helpful overview of the process involved in obtaining our label and making your product carbon neutral. Thursday, November 12th, 2pm ET Speakers: · Caterina Conti - Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel of Anvil Knitwear, Inc., which certified & launched its AnvilRecycled™ apparel CarbonFree^® · Christopher Kral - Senior consultant with WSP Environment & Energy on determining a product's carbon footprint · Emily Pugliese - Senior Climate Change Specialist, CarbonFree^® Product Certification Program of Carbonfund.org on the certification process Join leading companies such as Motorola, Florida Crystals, and Anvil Knitwear which have certified and successfully launched products CarbonFree^®, using the label to impart their environmental commitment, differentiate their brands and help increase sales and customer satisfaction. Our CarbonFree^® Business Program lets your business take charge of its carbon footprint and benefit from Carbonfund.org’s services for CarbonFree^® Partners. The program is an innovative and flexible way to help your business reduce and offset its carbon footprint. Tuesday, November 17th, 2 pm ET Speakers: Karen Kiley - Vice President, Building Operations, Discovery Communications, parent of Discovery Channel, TLC, TreeHugger and other media brands Eric Carlson - President, Carbonfund.org From Fortune 500 companies to small & start-up businesses, the program comprises many of the most innovative, environmentally responsible companies. Remember to sign up for your free product certification and/or business program webinar today.

La Sportiva makes it easy to find stylish, high quality and sustainably produced shoes for all of your outdoor adventure needs. This spring La Sportiva will donate $1 to Carbonfund.org or other organization (the choice is yours!) when you buy a pair of La Sportiva Hiking, Mountain Running® or Approach shoes from any participating retailer. "By partnering with Carbonfund.org on Giving Greenback$, we will be able to offer our customers the chance to make a difference today, one dollar at a time," says Laura Fryer, Marketing Manager at La Sportiva N.A. Inc. "Each participating retailer’s number one priority is to provide a quality experience to our consumer base. In addition to offering great products from a great brand, Greenback$ provides our customers the chance to support quality organizations promoting environmental change directly." The goal at La Sportiva is to reduce the impact of running their business while increasing the positive impact they have on people, communities, and the environment. From switching to video conferencing and reducing air travel, using more recycled materials in their shoes, becoming a zero waste facility and changing their catalog production, they continue to work towards sustainability.  And perhaps most importantly, their products are designed to be durable, long-lasting and repairable - thus, keeping them on your feet longer and out of the landfill. To learn more about Giving Greenback$, please visit www.givinggreenbacks.com. To check out La Sportiva's shoes, visit www.sportiva.com. Happy shopping!