Unbelievable. It’s now been three months since I finished that wonderful trip to the UK, Ireland, and Paris. While I’m expected to display my photo slideshow to the family on Christmas eve, the one thing still outstanding for me is to find out about offsetting the carbon used during my flights (and if possible, my bus and train trips – there was a lot more of them). This post merely reminds me (and serves as public record) to do some research: how offsets work, if offsets do any good, and if there are any additional costs from my end.
I’d appreciate any feedback if anyone has actually done this and felt it was worth it to have as a carbon-neutral trip.
Hi Eric, your blog’s just popped up in my google alerts, well done on your travels I’m very jealous! Just some quick advice, I work for a non-profit organisation called ICROA, which stands for the International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance. We work with our members across the Carbon Reduction and Offset Market to try to increase standards and ensure that projects supported make a real and permanent difference. You can find out more about our standards and a list of our members at our website, http://www.icroa.org. It’s great you’re interested in offsetting your travels, and I’m happy to recommend any of our members, who’s details you can find on the website. Best wishes, Jon.