Carbon offset

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WTFH replied

24 June 2019, 06:28
Originally posted by BrilloPad View Post

And you are doing your bit for the planet overpopulation by shooting a few.

I just hope you never replaced that diesel generator.

It was petrol, and after the last one was nicked, it was replaced with solar.
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BrilloPad replied

24 June 2019, 06:06
Originally posted by WTFH View Post

My neighbour isn’t very good with his recycling. Each week he only recycles one or two wine bottles. We are far more environmentally friendly, recycling a case of champagne a few bottles of gin and a dozen wine bottles. Sometimes I think he’s just not caring for the planet like we are.

And you are doing your bit for the planet overpopulation by shooting a few.

I just hope you never replaced that diesel generator.
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Zigenare replied

24 June 2019, 05:37
Originally posted by WTFH View Post

My neighbour isn’t very good with his recycling. Each week he only recycles one or two wine bottles. We are far more environmentally friendly, recycling a case of champagne a few bottles of gin and a dozen wine bottles. Sometimes I think he’s just not caring for the planet like we are.

It shows in the quality of your posts - try not posting when you're in your cups!
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Paddy replied

24 June 2019, 05:12
Originally posted by NotAllThere View Post

If I run an aircon unit I pay more for my electricity as I'm using more. Is that any different from paying a carbon offset for, e.g. flying somewhere instead of walking?

Aircon! I've got the heating on in the evening in the UK!
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NotAllThere replied

24 June 2019, 05:03
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

I think you've discovered something. The World has been waiting for a great mind like yours to save humanity.

Entirely missing the point as ever.
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WTFH replied

24 June 2019, 04:28
My neighbour isn’t very good with his recycling. Each week he only recycles one or two wine bottles. We are far more environmentally friendly, recycling a case of champagne a few bottles of gin and a dozen wine bottles. Sometimes I think he’s just not caring for the planet like we are.
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DimPrawn replied

23 June 2019, 19:51
I think you've discovered something. The World has been waiting for a great mind like yours to save humanity.
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NotAllThere replied

23 June 2019, 19:49
Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post

Is that like running a fridge with renewable energy, opening the door and combating global warming?

Yes. It's exactly that.
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DimPrawn replied

23 June 2019, 19:16
Originally posted by NotAllThere View Post

If I run an aircon unit I pay more for my electricity as I'm using more. Is that any different from paying a carbon offset for, e.g. flying somewhere instead of walking?

Is that like running a fridge with renewable energy, opening the door and combating global warming?
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NotAllThere started a topic Carbon offset

23 June 2019, 19:05
Carbon offset

If I run an aircon unit I pay more for my electricity as I'm using more. Is that any different from paying a carbon offset for, e.g. flying somewhere instead of walking?
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