How to Buy Carbon Credits

Carbon credits, also known as carbon offsets, are a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The credits go towards projects that either remove greenhouse gases from the environment, or support technology to reduce greenhouse gases. People can buy the credits to make up for the greenhouse gases they produce while driving to work, buying groceries, or watching television. If you want to learn how to buy carbon credits, this guide will give you some pointers.

Studying a Carbon Credit

This video walks you through the anatomy of a carbon credit, and discusses the importance of knowing what you are getting when you purchase one. It discusses how these credits are created, and the importance of project design as a means of assessing the quality. If there is something wrong with the way it is designed, for example, the entire basis of the credit will fail. As you begin to examine potential credits, you will want to understand the basis of why and how the Carbon is being eliminated from the atmosphere, and a good way to determine this is through the credit being independently evaluated.

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Introduction
- There are two types of carbon credits, those that companies must purchase so they comply with legal requirements, and those that companies and individuals can voluntarily purchase. This guide deals with the voluntary carbon credit market.
Step 1: Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
- If you want to buy credits to offset the greenhouse gases your lifestyle is producing, then you need to calculate your carbon footprint. There are several tools available online to do this. One popular calculator is found on the Web site Carbonfootprint.com.
Step 2: Research Carbon Credit Companies
- There are dozens of companies that offer the ability to buy carbon credits. Because there is no one organization that certifies these companies, doing research to find out how much the credits cost and how they offset your greenhouse gases can be a good way to make sure that your money is truly going towards reducing emissions.
Step 3: Purchase The Credits
- Once you select a company, you then buy the credits. Most companies offer online purchasing of carbon offset credits. You can choose to make a one-time purchase of the credits, buy them on a yearly basis, or give them as eco-conscious gifts to friends.
Conclusion
Although carbon credits can be a useful tool in reducing pollution and fighting global warming, most experts also strongly suggest that individuals try to reduce their carbon footprint as well. In addition to buying credits, simple things such as using compact fluorescent lights, driving less and buying local produce can help reduce your carbon footprint.