Ever thought about how just how much energy you use in a day? It could be more than you’d think.
There are lots of tools out there to help you calculate your personal carbon footprint. You should try it; it’s fun! You might be surprised (or should I say frightened?) to discover how much everyday actions like heating your home, commuting to work, and disposing of your trash contribute to the greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change.
Al Gore offers a handy calculator at his Inconvenient Truth website.
EPA offers an even more detailed analysis here. It also walks you through the small steps you can take to reduce your footprint, like switching to energy-efficient lightbulbs or replacing your old refrigerator.
At Arico, we think about these things. We care about the legacy we leave on this earth. That’s why we take steps to offset the emissions inevitably created by our everyday business operations.
We are working with Green Mountain Energy Company to offset 100% of our annual emissions by purchasing BeGreen carbon offsets. By investing in offsets such as forest sequestration projects, we’ve helped to avoid about 17 metric tons of CO2 pollution annually.
As a result of these efforts, we’re proud to report that we are the first carbon neutral gluten-free snack company in the world!
What are you doing to reduce your carbon footprint?