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The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment Report concluded that by 2100 the earth’s temperature might rise between 2 to 4.5 degrees Celsius with a best estimate of about 3 degrees Celsius (5.4 degrees Fahrenheit) if the world does not dramatically lower its carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions.

Such a rapid and significant increase in the Earth's temperature would result in extensive environmental, economic and humanitarian damage. For example, a report issued in 2006 by Nicholas Stern, a former chief economist of the World Bank, concluded that a 2-to-3-degree increase in average temperatures could leave one-sixth of the world's population facing floods or droughts and reduce crop production in Africa enough to put several hundred million people at risk of starvation.

What this and other similar studies demonstrate is that if individuals, organizations and governments do not act aggressively to develop a low-carbon, renewable energy economy now, it is likely that billions of dollars of property will be destroyed, thousands of species will go extinct and millions of people will lose their crops, their homes, and even their lives.

At DECARBONIZE, we know that it is our time to react and change the world. The best way for us to change the world is for all of us to work together. Get involved and be a proponent of change and you will save lives and money. We look forward to taking this journey with all of you!

Tiered-Subscription Alternative (Personal & Small Biz):

• Individual
  • Friend of DECARBONIZE™ Me
    • Offsets ~2,400 kWh/yr
    • Receive official DECARBONIZE™ Personal electronic certificate
    • $9.99/mo ($50/REC)
  • Partner of DECARBONIZE™ Me
    • Offsets ~7,200 kWh/yr
    • Receive official DECARBONIZE™ Personal electronic certificate
    • $26.99/mo (~$47/REC)
• Small Business
  • Friend of DECARBONIZE™ My Small Biz
    • Offsets ~12,000 kWh/yr
    • Receive official DECARBONIZE™ Small Business plaque
    • Formal 3rd party verification of environmentally sustainable business
    • $45.99/mo (~$46/REC)
  • Partner of DECARBONIZE™ My Small Biz
    • Offsets ~24,000 kWh/yr
    • Receive official DECARBONIZE™ Small Business plaque
    • Formal 3rd party verification of environmentally sustainable business
    • $89.99/mo (~$45/REC)
  • Leader of DECARBONIZE™ My Small Biz
    • Offsets ~36,000 kWh/yr
    • Receive official DECARBONIZE™ Small Business plaque
    • Formal 3rd party verification of environmentally sustainable business
    • $129.99/mo (~$43/REC)

Tiered-Subscription Alternative (Institutions):

• Institutions
  • Friend of DECARBONIZE™ My Institution
    • Offsets ~24,000 kWh/yr
    • Corporate Logo posted on DECARBONIZE™ website
    • Receive official DECARBONIZE™ Sustainable Business plaque
    • Formal 3rd party verification of environmentally sustainable business
    • $89.99/mo (~$45/REC)
  • Partner of DECARBONIZE™ My Institution
    • Offsets ~36,000 kWh/yr
    • Corporate Logo posted on DECARBONIZE™ website
    • Receive official DECARBONIZE™ Sustainable Business plaque
    • Formal 3rd party verification of environmentally sustainable business
    • $129.99/mo (~$43/REC)
  • Leader of DECARBONIZE™ My Institution
    • Offsets ~72,000 kWh/yr
    • Corporate Logo posted on DECARBONIZE™ website
    • Receive official DECARBONIZE™ Sustainable Business plaque
    • Formal 3rd party verification of environmentally sustainable business
    • $239.99/mo (~$40/REC)

“We thank sincerely, as well as congratulate each member of this prestigious list, trying to reduce the carbon damage to the world we live in”

Points are an easy and fun way for all of us to help change the world.

We are at a time in human history where we can directly help our entire world. DECARBONIZE Points does exactly that. We are all citizens of the world and through the advent of modern technology, every day more and more people are getting connected. DECARBONIZE wants everyone to not only get connected, but to do so by playing a game with each other that helps something that we all care about: the world.

Functionally, DECARBONIZE Points are investments into the global renewable & clean energy industry. These investments can be Renewable Energy Certificates, Carbon Credits, or 3rd party verified green projects. It’s what DECARBONIZE Points represent that is important to us and our players. DECARBONIZE Points allow a child in Sudan to have fun with an elderly woman in Switzerland. They help a wealthy businessman in Hong Kong play a game with a grade school teacher in Chile. A classroom of grade school students in rural Arkansas can compete against university students in Berlin.

The potential connections and competitions are endless. The best part is that regardless of who wins the game, the world is made substantially better by our involvement.

Have fun! Earn DECARBONIZE Points! The world thanks you for it!

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We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, register on the site, place an order, subscribe to the newsletter, fill out a form, and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card information. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site related activities.

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We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

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Decarbonize collects and uses Users personal information for the following purposes:

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  We continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
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Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.

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We do not sell, trade, or rent Users personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above.

Changes to this privacy policy

Decarbonize has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will send you an email. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

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By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

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This document was last updated on September 08, 2011

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The world and everyone in it.

Everyone benefits from the world using more clean and sustainable sources of energy.

The bad news: The largest source of global toxic air pollution is caused by a global reliance on coal- and oil-fire power plants. This air pollution has been directly linked to contribute or make worse the below health conditions:

• Asthma and other respiratory ailments
• Developmental disorders
• Neurological disorders
• Birth defects
• Cancer
• Premature mortality

The good news: For the first time in our modern age, renewable energy is beginning to cost as little as its toxic counterparts. Every DECARBONIZE Point you earn represents an investment in global sustainable energy. That means that by playing DECARBONIZE you will help change the world at least a little bit. The more friends that you get to play DECARBONIZE with you, the more fun you can have and the more you can make the world better for you and everyone you care about.

DECARBONIZE Points provide support to projects & companies that are doing what they can to change the world, giving everyone more access to safer and less expensive sources of energy.

DECARBONIZE exclusively invests in 3rd party verified renewable energy projects (link to RECs, Carbon Offsets, & Projects) that we select as being on the forefront of the advancement of the renewable & clean energy industry. These projects are selected from a global portfolio of opportunities that will be less toxic than our current supply of energy and help lead our world to a point of grid parity.

What is grid parity?

Grid parity is when renewable & clean energy industry can provide energy at the same cost and with the same dependability as fossil-fuel sources.

How do we attain grid parity?

Hard work and dedication to a better tomorrow. Renewable & clean energy currently provide less than 3% of the world’s energy. More governments are beginning to require a larger percentage of renewable energy to be used across the globe. As we get closer to grid parity, governments will no longer have to require the use of renewable energy. Utility companies will prefer to use a cleaner and more sustainable source of energy.

DECARBONIZE Points give all of us an opportunity to change the world. No matter where you come from or where you live, you are benefitted by the world using safer and sustainable energy. Come join us on our journey to make the world safer, cleaner, and less expensive!

Our Mission

We are at a unique point in the history of the world where we have an opportunity to create a lasting change in our environment and our future. DECARBONIZE partners with firms that represent the future of the global energy landscape. We want all our DECARBONIZERS to have the opportunity to change the world and we provide them an easy and fun tool in which they can do it.

Our Company

DECARBONIZE represents over 30 years of energy industry experience . We are partnered with leaders across industries such as Hensel-Phelps Construction Co., the largest employee owned construction company in the US, NAI Realvest, part of one of the largest commercial real estate service providers in the world, and numerous energy firms such as National Solar Power Partners and Waste to Energy Partners. These unique partnerships allow us to provide the most effective tools for supporting the future of the global energy industry.

In today's competitive business environment, carbon-aware businesses and business professionals have a marketing advantage by presenting a differentiated brand to consumers/upper management as well as being seen environmentally proactive to current and potential business partners. The DECARBONIZE™ Approval Program sets the standard for carbon-awareness approval.

Why become Approved?

An organization’s level of environmental awareness is becoming an important benchmark for purchase decisions of business partners & customers.

A clear stamp of approval from DECARBONIZE™ provides a high quality, 3rd party verification that your organization is environmentally responsible and proactive in sustaining a competitive market position and brand image.

The DECARBONIZE™ Approval Program is a highly regarded and visible form of branding.
Join our quickly expanding portfolio of organizations enjoying these benefits from credible independent endorsement of their commitment to the environment:

Nez Perce Reforestation Project

• Location: North Central Idaho
• Project type: Reforestation Project
• Standard: Chicago Climate Exchange
• Verification/Validation: Bureau Veritas Certification, Forecon, Inc.

This project replants Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir on lands which were originally cleared for agriculture or destroyed by forest fire. These lands do not naturally regenerate and require funds to replant trees using locally sourced seeds, control vegetation, and provide protection for newly planted seedlings.

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Here are 15 quick and easy ideas suggested by Lisa Wise, executive director of the Center for a New American Dream, on how to easily reduce your carbon footprint:

1. 1. Buy organic and local.
   When possible, buy organic or "fair trade." There's a better chance the food was grown in an eco-friendly way, and if it's locally grown, it didn't have to travel that far. This also goes for those double lattes — coffee often has a large carbon footprint because of the distance those beans had to travel to get here, and how they were produced. Also, try eating at restaurants that serve locally produced or seasonal foods.


2. 2. Pay attention to packaging.
   When out shopping, try to go to stores or co-ops that keep packaging to a minimum. For example, you may choose to buy the loose tomatoes rather than boxed or plastic-wrapped tomatoes. Also, take reusable bags to the grocery store. When it comes to resources, plastic is better than paper — but a reusable cloth tote-style bag is better still.


3. 3. Ditch bottled water.
   Bottled water has a huge carbon footprint — it's bottled at one location in small plastic bottles and shipped all over. Try buying a reusable water bottle or canteen for your water. Also, a lot of restaurants have made the move from offering fancy bottled water, usually imported from an exotic source, to using in-house filtration systems that make tap water a good choice. Many plastic water bottles are recycled, but most are not, making the footprint even bigger.


4. 4. Energy-proof your home.
   We're not talking major upgrades here... Make sure all of your windows close properly and that the attic in your home is properly insulated. This can save you big bucks on your energy bill. Also, keep your heating and cooling systems properly maintained, and switch to reusable filters when possible. Try switching from incandescent to compact florescent light bulbs. Compact florescent light bulbs use about 75 percent less energy than our normal light bulbs and last much longer. Compared to regular bulbs, the fluorescents are more expensive, but they will eventually pay for themselves due to lower energy costs.


5. 5. Go native.
   Use native plant species to landscape around your home or business. The plants will probably grow better in a familiar environment, and the plants may also get shipped a shorter distance to get to your local nursery. Also, use organic soil when planting — it's made using more eco-friendly methods, and uses less resources. And remember, green plants are a good way to offset carbon. So plant something, anything — it helps.


6. 6. Window shop.
   If you have the urge to spend, try window shopping or browsing first. This helps ensure you are only buying things you really need, or really want, and you're not just impulse buying. Remember, every item in a store, no matter how small, has a footprint — so if we are conscious consumers, we can reduce our own footprint and the overall footprint of our nation.


7. 7. Take a direct flight.
   If you need to travel by airplane, try taking a direct flight when at all possible. Your impact is reduced when you take one flight, as opposed to hopping on a couple or more passenger jets to reach your final destination. You might also feel a little less harried when you arrive, because changing planes can be a real hassle.


8. 8. Switch water heaters to vacation mode.
   Most water heaters have a "vacation" setting for when you are away from home for an extended period of time. Switching to that "away" mode still keeps the water warm, but will not use the energy it takes to keep a tank full of piping-hot water. Enjoy your vacation even more, knowing that you're saving money and reducing your footprint.


9. 9. Unplug it!
   Unplug appliances that you don't use frequently. Most electronics have a standby mode that siphons energy even when not in use. Cell phone chargers, laptops, televisions, stereos — there's a whole list of items that should be unplugged when not in use. Try using a power strip for groups of electronic items. One flick of the switch and it's all off.


10. 10. Keep your car.
    With gas prices seemingly always on the rise, it's tempting to buy a hybrid or electric vehicle. But if your older-model car is in good condition, you're better off keeping it in good running condition. Even hybrids create a big footprint when they're built, so consider driving that old clunker for a little while longer. Also, try more eco-friendly modes of transport when possible, like buses, trains, a bicycle, telecommuting or even walking.


11. 11. Chuck your microwave.
    Admittedly, this is a bit drastic. But this speaks more to those convenient frozen dinners some rely on because of their busy schedules. A freezer full of meals is actually more energy-intensive — it costs more to freeze foods, ship them cold, display them frozen in the grocery store and keep them frozen in our homes. So while the modern convenience of the microwave and the Lean Cuisine is enticing, it's much more resource-intensive. Cook fresh food when you can, and you'll also find yourself eating out less often.


12. 12. Use cold water.
    No, not in the shower... but maybe in the washer. Try using cold water to launder things that don't need to be cleaned in hot or warm water. It takes a lot of energy to heat up water — multiply that by the number of loads, and that's a big footprint. Most major detergent makers sell detergents designed to have the same cleaning power as with regular soap. Try washing mixed loads in cold water, too.


13. 13. Have the family over.
    Family gatherings are a good way to spend some quality time with loved ones, with very little carbon impact. Cooking and entertaining for larger groups is more efficient and, per person, a lot less expensive. And who can put a price on these "carbon freebies"?


14. 14. Make time for errands.
    A lot of us try to run errands in-between work and other commitments. Try bundling errands together to reduce how far you need to travel. Going back-and-forth to the same part of town on different days to run errands uses more gas than if you planned and did everything in the same area all at once. And if you really want to make it a "carbon freebie," try carpooling and running errands with a buddy.


15. 15. The Three Rs: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
    It seems like something from a kid's sing-a-long, but sometimes we lose sight of just how much we buy. Try buying less, and reusing and fixing things when you can instead of buying new. And for a lot of people, recycling is as easy as rolling the trash bin to the curb. Just remember to do it at work, too.

Here are 15 quick and easy ideas suggested by Lisa Wise, executive director of the Center for a New American Dream, on how to easily reduce your carbon footprint: