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Lighten your travel load with a carbon offset!

The summer season is in full swing and lots of travel is coming up! One way to practice being an eco-conscious traveler is to be mindful of your carbon emissions. When possible, take a car or public transportation to limit the carbon emissions. When driving is not possible and you need to take a flight, research airlines that are doing their part to decrease their environmental impact
(for example, Delta and Alaska Airlines). Additionally, you can purchase a carbon offset. Carbon offsets counteract the amount of carbon emissions from an action, such as a flight, and puts the money into programs that remove the equivalent amount of carbon. These programs could include planting trees or improving the carbon efficiency of infrastructures. When traveling, use an online calculator to determine the carbon footprint of your flight/travel, and then purchase an offset worth that amount (it can range from $5 to a lot more depending on how many miles you travel - you can pick what works for your budget!). You can purchase a carbon offset directly through certain airlines or from a dedicated site like this one. Happy travels!