Carbon Offset

The Real Carbon Offset

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It's a chunk of carbon that is, literally, offset.

You have all heard by now of the Global Warming debate. Perhaps you've watched "An Inconvenient Truth" or have otherwise seen the trend toward paying reparations, in the form of "carbon offsets", to lessen your total carbon footprint.

Some of the many companies selling these mysterious "carbon offsets" -- while doing environmentally friendly things -- have been deceptive in how much of your money actually goes to reducing greenhouse gases.

So I came up with "The Real Carbon Offset". There is no deception here. You are buying a chunk of carbon that is, literally, offset. It's the only sure-fire way to make sure this carbon never escapes into the atmosphere.

While I may think that offsetting the pollution you caused in your morning commute by paying a corporation to plant a tree makes about as much sense as offsetting your morning shower by pouring a bottled water in the ocean, others have differing opinions. The great thing about this product is its universal appeal to environmentalists and human-induced global warming skeptics alike.

We all want what's best for the environment so after you buy a real carbon offset, continue to conserve, recycle, and smog check your Hummer.

Great Gift Ideas

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The Real Carbon Offset is a great gift for...

Environmentalists; give them the peace of mind that comes with keeping 2.14lbs of C02 from escaping into the atmosphere.
Skeptical conservatives; help them spread the word that carbon offsets are a fraud.
Wedding favors; give your guests something that will make them think, and laugh.
Political meetings and conventions; a funny centerpiece for any party: Republican, Democrat, Green, or Libertarian.
Anyone who follows politics and the Global Warming discussion.
Babies who have yet to grow into their carbon footprint.
And many more!

Carbon Offset Links

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Companies Selling Carbon Offsets:

TerraPass
Live Neutral
Prairie Tree Project
Native Energy
You can even offset your wedding at the Carbon Fund
At Carbon Credit Killers you can buy Carbon Debits to offset the Carbon Credits.

Quotes from Al Gore

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"This is not a political issue. This is a moral issue. It affects the survival of human civilization. It is not a question of left vs. right; it is a question of right vs. wrong. Put simply, it is wrong to destroy the habitability of our planet and ruin the prospects of every generation that follows ours."

"We put 70 million tons of it [CO2] into the atmosphere every 24 hours and the amount is increasing day by day."

"Our natural role is to be the pace car in the race to stop global warming." Al Gore

"Many scientists are now warning that we are moving closer to several "tipping points" that could – within as little as 10 years – make it impossible for us to avoid irretrievable damage to the planet's habitability for human civilization."

Product Specifications

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Dimensions: 4"H x 3"W x 2"D
Packaged Weight: 1lb 6oz
Carbon allotrope: Fine grain extruded Graphite (stable up to 3000 °C, in case global warming gets really out of hand)
Base: White Marble, with protective felt feet

The carbon is coated with a permanent protective matte finish so the black carbon doesn't rub off on your hands.

If the 0.58lbs of carbon in this offset were burned in the form of coal for electricity, 2.14lbs of C02 would be released into the atmosphere.

Plus! You get a Certificate of Authenticity with your order.

First Prototype

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Here's the first prototype of the upcoming hit product: the Real Carbon Offset.
I thought of this with a few friends at a baby shower in Sacramento. We were talking about whether buying carbon offsets, or carbon credits, actually does anything for the environment, and one thing led to another. What else are guys to do at a baby shower than stand off in a corner, drink a beer, and brainstorm product ideas?

Thank you for your order!

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Thank you for your payment. Your transaction has been completed, and a receipt for your purchase has been emailed to you.

About Us

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We're just your standard young American family who thinks that Carbon Offsets are a joke. We hope to be a voice of reality in the midst of a deceptive Carbon Offset market. With "The Real Carbon Offset", what you see is what you get, a carbon offset you can actually keep your eyes on.

Also, with the weak housing market and fears of recession, we need to find other ways to make a buck. So help us out and buy one of these hand-crafted originals.

10% to a Real Cause

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10% of profits from sales of the Real Carbon Offset go to charities that actually do something real for humankind; the International Justice Mission secures justice for and actively protects vulnerable women and children from slavery, human trafficking, sexual violence, and illegal property seizure.

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