Carbon offsets are well established as an effective way to fight global warming, recognized by the United Nations and the World Bank. Certified carbon offsets can now be issued for carbon reductions, as when a factory installs more efficient equipment; or for alternative energy production like wind farms or solar arrays. But we’re excited about a new kind of carbon offset that’s based on preventing the destruction of healthy forests and encouraging the planting of new trees. These carbon offsets from Earth Carbon Offsets™ help the earth many times over. It's a meaningful purchase for yourself and a thoughtful gift for loved ones.

Here’s why:

The burning, clear-cutting and degrading of the world’s forests releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) into our atmosphere. The amount is estimated at 20-25% of global CO2 emissions, more than all the cars and trucks in the world combined! Every acre of forestland that we can protect or restore lightens the carbon load on our atmosphere through the natural carbon sequestration action of trees and plants.

Most scientists now agree that reducing our CO2 emissions is not enough. We must also heal the earth’s diminished ability to reabsorb carbon from the atmosphere — and forests, especially tropical forests, are excellent carbon sinks.

By protecting forestland, Earth Carbon Offsets also prevent catastrophic erosion, improve soil, provide habitat for thousands of species, and build sustainable local economies.

Use the free Gardener's Supply Carbon Calculator to estimate your own carbon footprint.

NOTE: Whether you're ordering as a gift or for yourself, you can personalize the Earth Carbon Offset certificate at checkout. If you are hand-delivering the Earth Carbon Offsets as a gift, please enter the recipient’s name with your address as the shipping address.