Q: What are carbon offsets?

A: Carbon offsets represent investments that reduce carbon dioxide emissions. Carbon offsets typically include investments in renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects. As more and more people become concerned about global warming and seek to reduce their personal impact on the global climate, carbon offsets provide an important tool.

Q: How can I offset my carbon footprint?

A: Anyone can offset his or her carbon footprint by supporting projects that reduce the amount of carbon dioxide emissions. Typical projects focus on energy efficiency, renewable energy and reforestation.

Q: Can I reduce my carbon emissions to zero?

A: While it is very difficult to reduce your carbon emissions to zero through individual action alone (i.e. conserving energy at home or buying cars with better gas mileage), EarthMoment present the opportunity to offset what you can’t reduce. Carbon offsets leverage the purchasing power of many people to invest in various projects that can collectively significantly reduce our emissions. Typical efforts include investments in wind and solar power as well as in energy efficiency and reforestation projects.

Q: How much is being contributed toward carbon offsets?

A: EarthMoment contributes 50% of its commissions to carbonfund.org, a leader in the combat against global warming.

Q: Who decides where the money is being spent?

A: When you create your profile at EarthMoment you choose to what carbon offset project(s) you want to allocate your proceeds; renewable energy, energy efficiency, reforestation or any combination of the three. The experts at carbonfund.org pick the specific projects within those categories, and you can read about those projects online at Carbonfund.org.

Q: Are there any fees involved in my purchases?

A: No, you pay no added charges. EarthMoment receives commission on the purchases you make. Half of these commissions are then contributed to Carbonfund.org, and the fight against global warming.

Q: When will my cause get the money?

A: It can take up to 72 hours before your purchase is displayed in your account. After that it can take up to 90 days before the transaction is confirmed and the commission is transferred. This is because the vendor in some cases has to first make sure the goods aren’t returned. EarthMoment then contributes the money to Carbonfund.org as quick as possible.

Q: What is Carbonfund.org?

A: Carbonfund.org is a nonprofit organization committed to the fight against climate change, making it easy and affordable to eliminate climate impact and hastening the transformation to a clean energy and technology future. Carbonfund.org supports renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects globally that reduce carbon dioxide emissions and the threat of climate change.

Q: What can I buy at EarthMoment.com?

A: With 15 million products and services from more than 1,000 merchants, almost anything that can be purchased online can be found at EarthMoment. Our partners include Home Depot, Amazon.com, Buy.com, Travelocity, AT&T, Circuit City and Dell, to name just a few.

Q: Why should I sign up for EarthMoment?

A: When you begin shopping at EarthMoment, you will want to create a free user profile to calculate your total annual carbon dioxide emissions. This is how you set your goals and track their progress: watch your assessment go from red to green - or hot to cool - as you make carbon-offsetting purchases through the EarthMoment portal. If you offset your own carbon footprint entirely, you may begin to offset the carbon footprints of your family, friends, neighbors—whomever!

Q: Is there a cost to join or use EarthMoment?

A: No, the service is free to join, and EarthMoment offers the best prices available from all participating retailers. You can even compare products and prices from several retailers while you shop.

Q: What if I have a problem with my order?

Just let us know (support@earthmoment.com), we’ll be happy to contact the merchant on your behalf.

Q: If I make a purchase from a store before they are part of the EarthMoment Network of stores, can I get credit for that purchase?

A: No, only stores that are part of the EarthMoment Network and are displayed on the EarthMoment website will earn you credits.