We have just been awarded carbonNeutral status, I was suprised by how little Co2 we actually produce...only 2.2 tons. Handmade soapmaking is very energy efficient...it generates it's own heat to saponify the oils and fats. We burn recycled biomass in our Rayburn, I work from home and send out parcels with a carrier so I don't drive much and we don't travel abroad to trade shows. There are loads of other little things we do like using low energy lightbulbs, trying to shop local, shredding our waste paper for packaging, conserving water and we recycle just about everything we can. I have chosen an alternative technology project to offset the Co2 we can't reduce, more details can be found at http://www.carbonneutral.com/
We don't think paying to plant trees etc. it is the end of it, we will still strive to have a non wasteful lifestyle both at work and at home. Now if I can find the time!! I want to grow my own organic herbs to put in the soap...OH! and lovely veggies for my family :o))))
