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Another California Connection

Posted on: 2010-06-02

We've made another green connection in the Golden State!

CalFinder Solar, a U.S. nationwide service for home solar power contractors and information recently interviewed us about the work we are doing to store carbon and restore habitat with our newly created forests in Canada. This is another great California connection for us and they were pleasantly surprised to hear that we already had a partnership with The Historic Requa Inn in their home state!

Not only did the process lead to a wonderfully written article on our operation, but it also opened some doors for ways we can work together in the future to promote and provide information on home solar and enhance our “reduce first” message.

Stay tuned for updates in the months to come and in the meantime check out the entertaining and informative story that is posted on their blog.

We've Gone Hybrid

Posted on: 2010-05-11

The Carbon Farmer is proud to announce that we now own a 2009 Civic Hybrid and we’ll be using it for all of our business needs.

We bought the car from Millwoods Honda in Edmonton last week and are thoroughly enjoying the ride, handling, and of course reduced fuel use and emissions. We are the first ones in our family to purchase a hybrid and everyone who has “test driven” it so far is very impressed too. We may have even tempted a few pick-up truck drivers to take the plunge!

With Rebecca travelling across the Peace River School Division for her role as a social worker and the company recently taking on a contract with the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) we were in need of a second vehicle. Choosing the 2009 Civic Hybrid fits perfectly with our “reduce first” mantra because it has an amazing fuel mileage rating of 4.3 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway and 4.7 litres per 100 kilometres for city driving. Perhaps more important than the fuel mileage figures are the emissions rating of Tier 2 Bin 2. This means that our 2009 Civic Hybrid is almost a zero emissions vehicle! Plus like the other Honda products we have, the quality and safety of our new car will allow us to rest easy that we will be there for our clients when they need us.

There are still a few 2009 Civic Hybrids available and Millwoods Honda has let us know that the 2010 Honda Insight has just received a $4000.00 cash incentive from Honda Canada. With the incentive, the starting price of an Insight LX is down to $21,470, making the Honda Insight the most affordable Honda Hybrid ever!

Contact Millwoods Honda for more details and remember that they also have us plant and care for a tree on behalf of every vehicle sold as part of their Create a Forest Event. When on their Partners Page be sure to take a look at the listing for Certificate 308!

Millwoods Honda Extends their Create A Forest Event!

Posted on: 2010-02-04

After a successful response last month, Millwoods Honda will continue to have a tree planted and cared for in recognition of each new and used car they sell.

This is great news for Honda customers in Edmonton, Alberta and for the environment we all share! In January 2010 alone the positive impacts of the partnership were impressive and with the recent extension these benefits will continue to grow in the months to come.

Thanks to our Partnership, as of February 4, 2010 Millwoods Honda has supported:

the planting and care of 45 trees;
the creation of over 284 square meters of forest;
the offseting of 15,000 kilograms of CO2eq emissions; and
reducing emissions equivalent to the burning of more than 6355 litres of gasoline.

We are very thankful for the efforts of the Millwoods Honda management and staff and all they have done to make this initiative possible and successful. Their choice to extend their Create A Forest Event speaks to their continued dedication to the environment and leadership as a premier eco-dealership.

For more information on this Partnership click here.

For the original news release announcing this Partnership click here.

Create a Forest at Millwoods Honda

Posted on: 2010-01-04

Honda builds today's green vehicles and now this trusted Edmonton, Alberta dealership is growing tomorrow's green forests with us through their unique Create A Forest Event!

Since 1976, customers have trusted Millwoods Honda with their vehicle needs. They have earned this honour by consistently exceeding expectations in every facet of the customer experience, including environmental considerations. Now, Millwoods Honda has partnered with us to have a tree planted and cared for in recognition of each new and used car purchased from January 4-31, 2010.

We are very proud of this partnership, in part because Honda products have been setting the standard in environmental performance for years! Millwoods Honda is proud to be a part of Honda’s continual efforts to improve the cars we drive and to provide “Blue Skies for Our Children, (Mr. Soichiro Honda, 1966).” You can learn more about Honda and their Blue Skies for Our Children initiative here.

For more information on this Partnership click here.

Create a Forest For Free!

Posted on: 2009-11-21

We showed our support for the United Nations Climate Change Conference on December 7-18, 2009 and you helped - For Free!

We ensured that 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of CO₂eq emissions were offset with Our Forests for every one of our Twittter Followers and Facebook Fans. If you joined before December 6, 2009 - Thank You! You made an immediate difference towards creating a forest and restoring the environment we all share!

Through this initiative you Our Followers and Our Fans:

Stored 668 kilograms (1469.6 pounds) of emissions - That’s equivalent to the emissions from more than 279 litres of gasoline!

Be a Fan on Facebook now! Click here

As a bonus for sharing this campaign with your friends, we also offset a kilogram (2.2 pounds) of CO₂eq emissions for every Tweet or Retweet sent by December 6, 2009 containing a link to this news release and @TheCarbonFarmer.

The Carbon Plus Credits for this campaign have been posted here under the screen name “Our Followers and Fans Create a Forest” for everyone to see.

The Book Man Leaves No Print!

Posted on: 2009-10-13

Our newest partner, The Book Man, is getting the recognition they deserve for balancing their carbon footprint with us. The store was featured in an article in the October 13, 2009 issue of the Chilliwack Times. Learn more about the partnership here and be sure to consider this amazing eco-concious store the next time you are in search of a used book for you or someone you know. The Book Man is currently the second largest used bookstore in their home province of British Columbia and have approximately half a million beautifully organized titles in a 5,000 square foot store. Experience the unparalleled service and commitment to the environment, quality and organization that sets The Book Man apart from the vast majority of used bookstores by visiting them in person or online today.

When you purchase a book from The Book Man online we encourage you to offset the footprint of the deliver with us. Find your balance today and ensure every book worm has a forest to call home. Offset Now!

For a link to the October 13, 2009 Chilliwack Times article click here.

Our Forests are Front Page News!

Posted on: 2009-09-28

Our forests and the benefits they bring continue to attract attention. This time we hit the front page of the September 28, 2009 edition of the Alberta Farmer Express.

When you purchase our grassroots offsets you doing your part for the environment and becoming part of The Carbon Farmer family. Find Your Balance today and join us in setting the standard as pioneers of sustainable agricultural. Offset Now!

For a link to the full September 28, 2009 edition of the Alberta Farmer Express click here.

For a PDF of the full September 28, 2009 edition of the Alberta Farmer Express click here.

The Alberta Farmer Express is a biweekly production featuring news and views on production for Alberta farmers and ranchers. It is distributed to every rural address in the province.

Captain Carbon Works for Us!

Posted on: 2009-09-16

We are the top of the class when it comes to being green. In the Fall 2009 edition of the University of Alberta Ulumni publication, New Trail, Brad was featured as a Green Grad. To be recognized as a leader of the environmental movement considering the talented pool of graduates that come from this world class institution every year is a true honour and proves how valuable our forests are.

When you purchase our Carbon Plus Credis you are becoming part of our 'best in class' solution to the environmental challenges we face. Find your balance today and get a degree in sustainability. Offset Now!

For a link to the full Fall 2009 Edition of the University of Alberta's New Trail Magazine click here.

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