Replacing the burning of fossil fuels with renewable energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve natural resources. Background Chhattisgarh is an East-Central state in India, and one of the leading producers of coal in the country. Coal is a finite natural resource and one that releases large amounts of Read more…
Bringing fuel efficient stoves to families in Myanmar, reducing CO2 emissions and improving health and safety for homes. Background Myanmar is a Southeast Asian country that shares borders with India, Bangladesh, and Laos. It is the third largest contributor to deforestation worldwide. As the forests disappear, the price of wood Read more…
Treepoints’ monthly challenge gives you easy ways to make your daily living more sustainable. Helping you on your journey to a carbon negative lifestyle. Resolutions for the new year At the core of the Treepoints’ ethos is that the journey to carbon negative is not just about carbon offsetting, it’s also Read more…
Fast fashion, international shipping, plastic packaging – many of us consciously or unconsciously support these through our shopping habits every day. Like every year, the Black Friday deals are flooding in thick and fast. At this time of year and in the lead up to Christmas, we are often convinced Read more…
So you’re concerned about climate change and you’ve heard a lot about rising levels of greenhouse gases. As you may have guessed, they are vital to understanding climate change. In this article we’re going to be looking at what they are and how we can reduce greenhouse gases to fight Read more…
In this article we’ll be taking a closer look at how we calculate your carbon footprint and what you can do to offset it. What is a carbon footprint Your carbon footprint is the total amount of carbon emissions associated with your lifestyle. Almost every activity that we do in Read more…
Background The MICROSOL initiative, based in Lima, Peru, is coordinating the Qori Q’oncha improved cookstove project to distribute cookstoves across the country. The goal of this project is to replace traditional three stone or terracotta stoves with improved cookstoves constructed with local materials by local people. Each new stove emits Read more…
Background Maharashtra is the second-most populous state in India, located in the west of the country. In this region there is an increasing demand for electricity, which is currently supplied by the burning of fossil fuels (predominantly coal). This puts strain on limited natural resources as well as increasing pollution, Read more…
As individuals, we all want to do our bit to stop climate change. And it’s not enough to wait for governments and organizations to take action. However, despite what many people claim, it’s impossible to eliminate your carbon footprint through an environmentally conscious lifestyle alone. What is a carbon footprint? Read more…
Making your company more eco-friendly is not as hard as you might think. Read on for 10 practical ways to be a greener business and do your bit to fight climate change. Climate change is happening at an alarming rate and people are paying attention to their impact on the Read more…