At Aussie Escape. we are very concerned about the amount of greenhouse emissions each of us is responsible for. To this end, we are working with Carbon Neutral (www.carbonneutral.com.au/) to offset our emissions over the next twelve months and make the office carbon neutral.
One effective way we can combat greenhouse gas emissions is to plant trees.
Trees absorb carbon dioxide while they grow and trap it for years to come. On average, over 70 years, six trees planted in Australia will absorb one tonne of CO2 with 80-90% of the absorption occurring within the first 30 years.
Trees also help to combat salinity, reduce soil erosion, clean underground water systems and provide habitat for wildlife.
We have calculated the amount of carbon footprint left by the amount of staff in our office, our vehicle usage, our gas and electricity usage and our air travel.
We are responsible for the production of 15.38 tonnes of CO2 which requires the planting of 93 trees. At just under $3 per tree planted, this is a relatively cost-effective way to ensure that we are lessening the amount of damage to our environment that we are responsible for.
