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Crowdsourced Donation Suggestions (from the Decarbonista Community)
Once you’ve made your decision, find the organization/s you want to contribute to. This can take a little web research. If you’re giving money, you may be able to find one that gives you a tax benefit. It’s worth taking the time to pick something you really believe in and know enough about so you can trust them. For other suggestions crowdsourced by other Decarbonista readers, see this reference table.
Method
Cost Per Metric Ton
Offset Result
Links
Plant and protect trees
From $2.00 to $10.00 for 2.5 trees
(trees must stay alive for 40 years)
Sequesters CO2 and supports biodiversity (but check carefully to avoid supporting monocultures)
Nature/Ecosystem
restoration projects
Donations or time
(project and country dependent)
Varied ecosystem rehabilitation that supports biodiversity and may sequester CO2
Certified projects like those from
The Gold Standard® and Green-e®
From $3.50
Environmental, Energy, Social, Economic, and carbon offset projects with varying objectives and outcomes
Mechanical CO2 removal
CHF 1,250 ($1,100) per metric ton
Monthly or project-based
CO2 removal
Once you’ve made your decision, find the organization/s to contribute to. This can take alittle web research. If you’re giving money, you may be able to find one that gives you a tax benefit. It’s worth taking the time to pick something you really believe in and know enough about so you can trust them. For other suggestions crowdsourced by other Decarbonista readers, head on over to our website: Decarbonista.