Carbon Fund
Carbon-Free Political Campaigns Raise Awareness, But We Need to Raise the Bar Higher
Eric Gioia, a high-energy and ambitious thirty something city councilman from Queens, has decided to run a “carbon-neutral” relection campaign next year.
Gioia will eliminate paper invitations to campaign events, use only recycled paper when paper is used and cut down on mass mailers, balloons and buttons.
He also plans to purchase carbon offsets and use hybrid vehicles.
"There is a lot of waste on campaigns, and I think ... you have to recognize the impact you're having on the world around you," he told The New York Post a couple of days ago.
It's possible to have carbon-free events and products. Organizations such as Carbon Fund are now promoting Carbon-free businesses. The company's Web site describes its initiative as "an innovative and flexible program that can help your business to reduce its carbon footprint to zero through carbon offsets and reductions."
All of this has its value, helps build awareness and is a useful educational tool. But it’s a short-term band-aid when major surgery is required. read more »
