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March 2010
BVCO partners with The Raceway for carbon neutral karting
BVCO has started working with The Raceway, a leading go-karting venue in London's Docklands, to allow patrons to offset the emissions of session a the raceway. For just 11p per person you can offset the emissions from fuel use. You can learn more about The Raceway and carbon neutral karting in the latest news section of their website: http://theraceway.com/go-karting-news.aspx
September 2009
Congratulations to Sarah Outen!
Sarah Outen has completed her incredible journey of rowing solo across the Indian Ocean, with the trip fully offset through BVCO. We would like to congratulate Sarah on this amazing accomplishment and wish her much rest and good wishes. In Sarah's words, "... I rowed across the Indian Ocean. Alone. Just me and my little boat. Australia to Mauritius, I covered over 4,000 miles of open ocean, broke 2 oars, ate over 500 bars of chocolate and still lost 20kg bodyweight. It took me 124 days and earned 3 world records. Raw and elemental – just as adventure should be." You can learn more about her journey and see more photos at Sarah's website: http://sarahouten.co.uk/
July 2009
Which? Independent review compares Carbon Offset providers.
Which? completed a review of 17 leading offset providers and rated each on various factors including ease of use of the website, how much information is given in terms of project details, transparency of financial data, and price. BusinessGreen.com just published an article that gave details of the review and states,
"Of the 17 companies covered by the investigation, Climate Care, Blue Ventures Carbon Offset, Pure and the World Land Trust were highlighted as providing the most relevant and easily accessible information."
You can read the BusinessGreen.com article here, or look at the full results of the Which? report here.
March 2008
Solar Subsidies article in Resurgence Magazine promotes BVCO work in Madagascar
Ruth Rosselson, a freelance writer who specialises in low-impact lifestyles, healthy living, travel and environmental issues has just published an article about BVCO's work in promoting and distributing solar and fuel efficient stoves made by ADES in southwest Madagascar. She writes:
"THE SOUTH-WEST OF Madagascar is one of the driest regions of the country. It is characterised by spiny forests and strange baobab trees – unique ecosystems which, like the rest of Madagascar, are under threat from deforestation. Around three-quarters of all cut wood is turned into charcoal and used for cooking, costing some families up to a quarter of their monthly income..."
Access Ruth's article, in its entirety, here...
February 2008
Green Gap Insurance that helps communities
Mapfre Abraxas is partnering with Blue Ventures Carbon Offset to offset emissions associated with their “Green Gap Insurance Policy”.
October 2008
BVCO has teamed up with Jumeirah and Sirius
Jumeirah and Sirius are a luxury hotel and resort company and its associated rewards and recognition scheme. Members may now use their accumulated Sirius points to purchase fuel efficient and solar stoves for communities in need through BVCO. Find out more here.
September 2008
BVCO proudly partnered with Gogreen4schools.
Gogreen4schools aims to provide schools with high levels of income that is dedicated to fighting global warming, while simultaneously offsetting emissions. The program helps schools, communities and the global environment simultaneously. Visit their website here