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Mac-Gray Adds Climate Solution to “Lighten the Load,” Offsets Campus Laundry Machine Emissions
Waltham, MA, March 16, 2010 - Campus laundry services leader Mac-Gray Corporation announced today they have partnered with 14 colleges and universities and Carbonfund.org to offset 100 percent of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions derived from laundry equipment installed on each campus. Over 21 million pounds of GHG emissions will be offset through a $95,000 investment in Carbonfund.org third-party verified carbon reduction projects.
Carbonfund.org Certifies CarbonFree® Motorola W388 Renew+ Phone
Phone Is Fifth Motorola Product Certified by Carbonfund.org
SILVER SPRING, MD, March 8, 2010, Carbonfund.org announced the latest product to be certified CarbonFree® through its rigorous CarbonFree® Product Certification Program. Motorola’s MOTO™ W388 Renew+ mobile phone, sold in Canada, has been certified carbon neutral, including the manufacturing, distribution, use and disposal of the phone. The phone is the fifth Motorola product to earn Carbonfund.org’s certification. In the U.S., Motorola sells the CarbonFree® Certified MOTO™ W233 Renew launched in 2009.
Rainebrooke Partners with Carbonfund.org for a 3rd Year
Spring, TX, March 04, 2010 - Rainebrooke announced today that it is offsetting its carbon emissions for a third year in a row with Carbonfund.org, the leading nonprofit carbon reduction and climate solutions organization. This continued commitment establishes Rainebrooke as an environmental leader in the laptop bag community and demonstrates the proactive steps Rainebrooke is taking in the fight against global climate change.
Costco.com Now Offering World’s First CarbonFree® Certified Paper Shredder
GoECOlife™ Shredder Carries Carbonfund.org’s CarbonFree® Certified Product Label
SILVER SPRING, MD, February 4, 2010, Costco.com now sells the world’s first CarbonFree® Certified carbon neutral paper shredder, made by GoECOlife™. The paper shredder has earned Carbonfund.org’s CarbonFree® Certified Label, the world‘s leading carbon neutral product label and the first in the U.S.
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.
KidBean.com Partners with Carbonfund.org to Go CarbonFree®
(PRWeb) January 27, 2010 - KidBean.com today announced that it is offsetting its carbon emissions with Carbonfund.org, the leading nonprofit carbon offset and climate solutions organization. By joining Carbonfund.org’s CarbonFree® Partner program, KidBean.com has joined a national movement of businesses and organizations that are leading the fight against global warming.
Carbonfund.org Partners with U.S. Census Bureau to Offset National Portrait of America Road Tour
Silver Spring, MD, Jan. 4, 2010 - As the U.S. Census Bureau today kicks off a three-month national road tour to raise awareness of the 2010 Census, Carbonfund.org announced that it will donate the carbon offsets for the Road Tour.
With 13 vehicles traveling to communities across America from January through March, the 2010 Census Road Tour offers an engaging, interactive experience to help the public understand the importance of participating in the April 1 Census. The Road Tour is a part of the largest civic outreach and awareness campaign in U.S. history. The Tour itself consists of a national vehicle and 12 regional vehicles that will traverse each of the 12 Census Bureau-identified regions.
Maya Lin to Debut ‘Unchopping a Tree’ at Support REDD+ Gala at COP15
Media Piece is Latest Iteration of Lin's Last Memorial 'What is Missing?' Highlighting Solutions to Curb Climate Change and Protect Species
Copenhagen, Dec. 16, 2009 - Maya Lin, the world-renowned artist and designer, will tonight debut her new media piece - Unchopping a Tree - at the Support REDD+ Gala in Copenhagen at COP15, hosted by The Coalition for Rainforest Nations and the governments of Gabon, Guyana and Papua New Guinea. The video is the latest iteration of What is Missing?, Ms. Lin’s last memorial, and links deforestation prevention and sustainable reforestation with reducing carbon emissions and protecting endangered species and habitats.
Language Fusion Translates Environmental Responsibility Into Outstanding Service
Vancouver, WA, Dec. 16, 2009 - Language Fusion, a rapidly growing provider of language services and related technology, today announced they have offset their carbon footprint produced during 2009 business operations. A company familiar with recycling and low emissions strategies, Language Fusion has partnered with Carbonfund.org to support renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects.
iPipeline Launches iGO e-App Green Initiative
Intelligent, Fillable Form Reduces Insurance Industry’s Carbon Footprint
Exton, PA – October 22, 2009, iPipeline™, the leader in on-demand software that supports marketing, selling, and processing solutions for the nation’s top insurance carriers, distributors and producers, today announced the launch of its “iGO e-App Green” Initiative. The initiative promotes reducing paper use and carbon footprints in the insurance industry through the use of iGO e-App™, an intelligent electronic form and clean technology. As part of the iGO e-App Green Initiative, iPipeline is offsetting its own business office emissions, supporting Carbonfund.org’s reforestation projects to reduce carbon emissions around the world.
Venom Power Releases New, Eco Alkaline™ Brand Batteries for Consumer Electronics
Rathdrum, ID, October 13, 2009 - Venom Power Eco Alkaline™ batteries feature 0% Mercury, 0% Cadmium, 0% Lead and are certified carbon neutral by Carbonfund.org. Venom’s Eco Alkaline batteries are progressive, high quality consumer batteries with performance rivaling national leading alkaline battery brands.
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