WildSpring Guest Habitat, carbon balanced by TerraPass

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White Badge Partner

WildSpring Guest Habitat has reduced up to 200 metric tons of carbon emissions in the current year.

Carbon dioxide emissions, the principal cause of global warming, are an inevitable consequence of energy use. Every time an individual or organization uses electricity for lighting, fuel for transport, etc., additional carbon emissions are released into the atmosphere.

WildSpring Guest Habitat has partnered with TerraPass to sponsor clean energy and carbon reduction projects that result in a verified, measurable reduction in carbon emissions.

WildSpring Guest Habitat emissions reductions

2009: 43 metric tons of CO2 reduced

About WildSpring Guest Habitat

WildSpring is a small, ecofriendly resort in Port Orford, overlooking Oregon's south coast. On 5 acres of old Native American grounds, it offers luxury accommodations in a naturally beautiful environment. Elegant cabin suites built like small homes, filled with art and antiques. Guest Hall, sculpture garden and open-air slate spa overlook the ocean.

It is unique and offers a more personal experience to visitors - it feels less like commercial lodging and more like a private estate.

It has been eco-sensitive since its planning stages, placing cabins carefully within the secluded, second-growth forest so only two living trees were lost. It uses sustainable materials whenever possible, low-watt and energy efficient lighting, low-flow plumbing, native plants, recycled paper goods, compostable "glasses", non-toxic, pH neutral, scent-free cleaning and laundry products and local produce. It invites guests to participate in water and energy-saving measures. It donates all incoming shipping to a local myrtlewood manufacturer so they can reuse them when shipping their products, it supports eco-organizaitons through donations of money and free stays for fundraising. And, the owners speak at local and regional groups about the benefits of eco-operations.

http://www.wildspring.com

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WildSpring Guest Habitat has balanced emissions from these sources:

Site offset

Energy use in buildings, including electricity, natural gas, propane, and heating oil.

Server offset

Energy use in computer data centers.

Fleet offset

Vehicles owned by an organization, including company cars, vans, and trucks.

Commute offset

Employee commutes, whether by car or by public transport.

About the TerraPass Badge Program

Organizations that purchase carbon offsets through TerraPass are eligible to become a TerraPass Badge Partner. Badges come in three levels, indicating the amount of carbon emissions reduced.

A White Badge signifies a reduction of up to 200 metric tons of carbon emissions. A Blue Badge indicates a reduction of between 200 and 1,000 metric tons of carbon emissions. A Green Badge indicates a reduction of over 1,000 metric tons of carbon emissions.

Badge Level is determined by the amount of carbon reductions sponsored within the past 365 days. Reductions that took place more than 365 days ago do not count toward Badge eligibility.

TerraPass provides tools and consultations to help partners estimate their carbon footprint, but TerraPass does not certify the results of these calculations. All energy use figures are self-reported by Badge Partners, and partners are not required to balance 100% of their emissions to be eligible for the TerraPass Badge program.